Head to head · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software
Practo vs Netmeds
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Practo rates highest.
| Compare | Practo | Netmeds |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software | Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software |
| Vendor | Practo | Netmeds (Reliance) |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru, Karnataka | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Made in India | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | Quote-based · Ray prices not published on the product page | Free |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 2008 | 2015 |
| Best for | Startup, Small business, SMB | Startup, Small business, SMB |
| App Advisor rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
Practo: pros & cons
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +18 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +One of the top-ranked hospital, clinic & pharmacy software options in our catalogue
- −No permanently free plan
Key features
- OPD/IPD registration and billing
- EMR and e-prescriptions
- Appointment scheduling and reminders
- Pharmacy billing with batch and expiry
- Lab information (LIMS) and reports
- Insurance and TPA claims
Netmeds: pros & cons
- +Completely free to use
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +11 years in business — a mature, stable product
- −Feature depth for your specific workflow should still be verified in a demo
Key features
- OPD/IPD registration and billing
- EMR and e-prescriptions
- Appointment scheduling and reminders
- Pharmacy billing with batch and expiry
- Lab information (LIMS) and reports
- Insurance and TPA claims
Schedule a demo
See Practo live, with an App Advisor discount
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Practo or Netmeds?+
Practo scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.8/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. Netmeds has a free plan, which matters if you want to try before paying. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is Practo cheaper than Netmeds?+
Practo starts at Quote-based · Ray prices not published on the product page and Netmeds at Free. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from Practo to Netmeds?+
Most hospital, clinic & pharmacy software products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.