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Head-to-head · EHR and EMR Software

Tebra vs OpenMRS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Tebra #3 in EHR and EMR Software 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Tebra
OpenMRS #4 in EHR and EMR Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit OpenMRS

Tebra leads on 0 checks, OpenMRS on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Free planonly OpenMRS

Tebra and OpenMRS score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for ehr and emr software; Tebra sits at #3 and OpenMRS at #4 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

OpenMRS offers free plan; Tebra doesn't.

Tebra is the better fit for independent practices needing EHR and practice tools. OpenMRS is the better fit for organizations needing a flexible, no-license-cost EHR.

  • Tebra fits best

    Independent practices needing EHR and practice tools

  • OpenMRS fits best

    Organizations needing a flexible, no-license-cost EHR

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Side by side

Feature Tebra 7.9/10 Visit ↗ OpenMRS 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #3 in EHR and EMR Software #4 in EHR and EMR Software
Best for Independent practices needing EHR and practice tools Organizations needing a flexible, no-license-cost EHR
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price $49/user/mo Free plan
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Community, Docs
Integrations 3 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Tebra 0/4 · OpenMRS 0/4
Specialty templates Not checked yet Not checked yet
E-prescribing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Patient portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Included users Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines clinical documentation, scheduling, intake, billing, and telehealth
  • Automates reminders and supports online scheduling and recurring appointments
  • Offers web, desktop, and mobile access with patient messaging
  • Supports inpatient and outpatient clinical documentation and orders
  • Offers configurable forms, medication workflows, and patient queues
  • Provides REST and FHIR APIs plus cloud or self-hosted deployment
Cons
  • EHR Starter requires a separate Billing Starter purchase
  • The $49 starting price is for a non-physician patient-experience plan, not EHR
  • Published monthly prices vary by provider type and selected bundle
  • Requires organizations to configure and operate an open-source system
  • Offers broad workflows that may exceed the needs of a narrow clinic
  • No paid plans or published commercial pricing are shown
Our verdict

Tebra brings electronic health records together with scheduling, billing, telehealth, and patient engagement for independent medical practices. Its feature set spans provider calendars, online appointment requests, automated reminders,…

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OpenMRS is an open-source electronic medical record platform for healthcare facilities, including primary-care clinics, specialty centers, and hospital-based inpatient programs. Its scope includes clinical documentation, diagnosis…

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  1. TebraEHR and EMR Software 7.9Paid
  2. OpenMRSEHR and EMR Software 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Tebra — where it wins

    • Combines clinical documentation, scheduling, intake, billing, and telehealth
    • Automates reminders and supports online scheduling and recurring appointments
    • Offers web, desktop, and mobile access with patient messaging

    Where it doesn't

    • EHR Starter requires a separate Billing Starter purchase
    • The $49 starting price is for a non-physician patient-experience plan, not EHR
    • Published monthly prices vary by provider type and selected bundle

  • OpenMRS — where it wins

    • Supports inpatient and outpatient clinical documentation and orders
    • Offers configurable forms, medication workflows, and patient queues
    • Provides REST and FHIR APIs plus cloud or self-hosted deployment

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires organizations to configure and operate an open-source system
    • Offers broad workflows that may exceed the needs of a narrow clinic
    • No paid plans or published commercial pricing are shown

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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