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Best DrFirst alternatives in India (2027)

DrFirst is a hospital, clinic & pharmacy software product from DrFirst, Inc., Rockville, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 8 are built in India.

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The closest alternatives to DrFirst are Insta by Practo (Price on request · Quote via demo request), KareXpert (Price on request · No prices published), Suvarna HIS (Price on request · Three tiers, quote via demo), Birlamedisoft (Price on request · Quote based on beds, modules, users and deployment) and Pharmarack (On request).

Why businesses look for a DrFirst alternative

Indian support and GST

DrFirst is built in United States. 8 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

DrFirst alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches DrFirst's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—DrFirst logoDrFirst (current)On requestNoWebNo4.1/5—
1Insta by Practo logoInsta by PractoPrice on request · Quote via demo requestNoWebYes4.5/5
2KareXpert logoKareXpertPrice on request · No prices publishedNoWebYes4.4/5
3Suvarna HIS logoSuvarna HISPrice on request · Three tiers, quote via demoNoWebYes4.4/5
4Birlamedisoft logoBirlamedisoftPrice on request · Quote based on beds, modules, users and deploymentNoWebYes4.4/5
5Pharmarack logoPharmarackOn requestNoWebYes4.3/5
6Augastam EMR logoAugastam EMROn requestNoWebYes4.3/5
7DocPulse logoDocPulseOn requestNoWebYes4.3/5
8Ezovion logoEzovionOn requestNoWebYes4.3/5
9Omega Healthcare logoOmega HealthcareOn requestNoWebNo4.2/5
10Optum logoOptumOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
11DoseSpot logoDoseSpotOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
12PatientConnect logoPatientConnectOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
13Luma logoLumaOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
14Epic logoEpicOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
15symplr logosymplrOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
16Isabel DDx Companion logoIsabel DDx CompanionOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
17Oracle Health (Cerner) logoOracle Health (Cerner)On requestNoWebNo4.1/5
18Meditech logoMeditechOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
19VisualDx logoVisualDxOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
20ReferralMD logoReferralMDOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5

Top 10 DrFirst alternatives in detail

Insta by Practo logo

1. Insta by Practo

Practo · Bengaluru · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.5/5

Hospital management from Practo.

Price on request · Quote via demo request

Quote-based

Compared with DrFirst

  • Built in India (Bengaluru)

Key features

  • Doctor scheduling with token numbers
  • SMS appointment reminders
  • Configurable registration forms with photo capture
  • Triage, consultation notes and e-prescriptions
  • Registration barcode printing
KareXpert logo

2. KareXpert

KareXpert · Gurugram · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.4/5

Cloud hospital information system built in Gurugram.

Price on request · No prices published

Quote-based

Compared with DrFirst

  • Built in India (Gurugram)

Key features

  • Advance HIMS for OPD, IPD, billing and admissions
  • Pharmacy
  • Homecare
  • Connected ambulance
  • EMR/EHR
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3. Suvarna HIS

Suvarna Technosoft · Hyderabad · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.4/5

Hospital information system built in Hyderabad.

Price on request · Three tiers, quote via demo

Quote-based

Compared with DrFirst

  • Built in India (Hyderabad)

Key features

  • Appointment and queue management
  • Multi-language consent forms
  • Live bed board
  • OT scheduling
  • Nursing charting and diet planning
Birlamedisoft logo

4. Birlamedisoft

Birlamedisoft · Pune · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.4/5

Hospital management software built in Pune.

Price on request · Quote based on beds, modules, users and deployment

Quote-based

Compared with DrFirst

  • Built in India (Pune)

Key features

  • Registration and appointment scheduling
  • OPD, IPD and ADT workflows
  • Queue management
  • EMR with doctor desk and e-prescriptions
  • Patient portal
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5. Pharmarack

Pharmarack · Pune · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.3/5

Pharma distribution ordering platform built in Mumbai.

On request

Quote-based

Compared with DrFirst

  • Built in India (Pune)

Key features

  • B2B ordering from stockists
  • Real-time stock visibility
  • Digital order tracking
  • Multi-principal order intake
  • Retailer engagement
Augastam EMR logo

6. Augastam EMR

Akhil Systems Pvt. Ltd. · New Delhi · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.3/5

Augastam EMR is an electronic medical record system with configurable clinical templates and dynamic reporting for hospitals and clinics.

On request

Quote-based

Compared with DrFirst

  • Built in India (New Delhi)
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7. DocPulse

Docpulse Technologies Private Limited · Bengaluru · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.3/5

Cloud hospital management system covering EMR, appointments, billing, pharmacy, lab and telemedicine for clinics and hospitals.

On request

Quote-based

Compared with DrFirst

  • Built in India (Bengaluru)
Ezovion logo

8. Ezovion

Ezovion Solutions Pvt Ltd · Chennai · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.3/5

Cloud hospital management platform with over 50 modules spanning OPD, IPD, EMR, pharmacy, lab, radiology and revenue cycle work.

On request

Quote-based

Compared with DrFirst

  • Built in India (Chennai)
Omega Healthcare logo

9. Omega Healthcare

Omega Healthcare Management Services · Boca Raton · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.2/5

Revenue cycle management software and managed services covering coding, claims, receivables, care coordination and payer operations.

On request

Quote-based

Optum logo

10. Optum

Optum, Inc. · Eden Prairie · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.1/5

Health services and technology business offering medical coding tools, reference content and revenue cycle software for providers.

On request

Quote-based

DrFirst alternatives by what you need

How to choose a DrFirst alternative

  • Clinics need speed and WhatsApp reminders; hospitals need billing, insurance and departmental workflows — do not buy a hospital suite for a clinic.
  • Pharmacies must have batch, expiry and schedule-H compliance.
  • Check ABDM readiness for health-record interoperability.

DrFirst alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to DrFirst in 2027?+

The closest matches to DrFirst on App Advisor are Insta by Practo (Price on request · Quote via demo request), KareXpert (Price on request · No prices published), Suvarna HIS (Price on request · Three tiers, quote via demo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match DrFirst, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to DrFirst?+

None of the 20 closest alternatives to DrFirst has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.

Is there an Indian alternative to DrFirst?+

Yes. 8 alternatives are built in India, including Insta by Practo (Price on request · Quote via demo request), KareXpert (Price on request · No prices published), Suvarna HIS (Price on request · Three tiers, quote via demo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

DrFirst vs Insta by Practo: which is better?+

Insta by Practo is the closest match to DrFirst in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Bengaluru). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these DrFirst alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in hospital, clinic & pharmacy software or a category DrFirst also covers, and DrFirst, Inc.'s own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.

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