How OpenVPM compares.
We will be straight with you. Every system here is good at something, and we say so. Then we show where an open-source PIMS you can own changes the math.
OpenVPM vs Cornerstone
Larger and specialty hospitals in the IDEXX ecosystem
CompareOpenVPM vs AVImark
Practices that want a locally installed, owned license
CompareOpenVPM vs ezyVet
Cloud-first multi-site and specialty practices
CompareOpenVPM vs Shepherd
Small general practices that want simple pricing
CompareOpenVPM vs Provet Cloud
Multi-site and referral hospitals, strong in Europe
CompareOpenVPM vs Digitail
Practices that want AI automation and a modern app
CompareOpenVPM vs Vetspire
Corporate groups that want deep customization
CompareOpenVPM vs IDEXX Neo
Smaller practices already using IDEXX diagnostics
CompareOpenVPM vs DaySmart Vet
Small practices that want simple, affordable cloud software
CompareOpenVPM vs Hippo Manager
Former Hippo practices deciding where to go next
CompareOpenVPM vs NaVetor
New and growing practices in the Patterson ecosystem
CompareOpenVPM vs ImproMed
Established practices on legacy on-premise software
CompareOpenVPM vs OpenVPMS
Australian and NZ practices with local partner support
CompareUse OpenVPM your way.
Self-host the full open-source PIMS for free, or let us run it for you. Same software, your choice.
Run OpenVPM on your own infrastructure. You operate security, backups, email, messaging, payments, model providers, and production validation.
- Full source under the AGPLv3 license
- All source modules and the documented API
- Docker or Vercel deployment paths
- Bring your own database, email, SMS, and AI keys