1. Netmeds
Netmeds (Reliance) · Chennai · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.7/5
Online pharmacy.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Orthanc
- Built in India (Chennai)
Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · Alternatives
Best Orthanc alternatives in India (2026)
Orthanc is a hospital, clinic & pharmacy software product from Orthanc Team SRL, Liege, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 11 have a free plan, 18 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Orthanc are Netmeds (Free), eSanjeevani (Free), Practo (Free plan), OHIF Viewer (Free) and Pristyn Care (Free). Netmeds is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹600/month.
Why businesses look for a Orthanc alternative
Indian support and GST
Orthanc is built in Belgium. 18 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Orthanc does not list an Android app. 2 alternatives do.
Orthanc alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Orthanc's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Orthanc (current) | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Netmeds | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  eSanjeevani | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Practo | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 4 |  OHIF Viewer | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Pristyn Care | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Kivihealth | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 7 |  DocsApp (MediBuddy) | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Drlogy | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Apollo 247 | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  MocDoc | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 11 |  Docon | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Clinicea | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  DocEngage EMR | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Halemind | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Doxy.me | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Portea | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  CrelioHealth (LiveHealth) | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Eka Care | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  Zoho Creator Healthcare | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Insta by Practo | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Orthanc alternatives in detail
2. eSanjeevani
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India · New Delhi · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.6/5
National telemedicine service offering free doctor-to-patient and provider-to-provider video consultations through government facilities.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Orthanc
- Built in India (New Delhi)
3. Practo
Practo · Bengaluru · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.8/5
Doctor discovery, appointments and practice management.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Orthanc
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
4. OHIF Viewer
Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.4/5
OHIF Viewer is an open source, browser based medical image viewer supporting annotation, segmentation, PET/CT and 4D volumes.
Free
Free plan available
5. Pristyn Care
Pristyn Care · Gurugram · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.5/5
Surgery care platform.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Orthanc
- Built in India (Gurugram)
6. Kivihealth
Kivihealth · Ahmedabad · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.7/5
Practice management built in Ahmedabad.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Orthanc
- Built in India (Ahmedabad)
7. DocsApp (MediBuddy)
MediBuddy · Bengaluru · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.6/5
Online consultations.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Orthanc
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
8. Drlogy
Drlogy · Surat · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.5/5
Lab, clinic and hospital software built in Surat.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Orthanc
- Built in India (Surat)
9. Apollo 247
Apollo Hospitals · Chennai · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.6/5
Apollo's digital health app.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Orthanc
- Also available on Android, iOS
- Built in India (Chennai)
10. MocDoc
MocDoc · Chennai · Hospital, clinic & pharmacy software · 4.7/5
Clinic and hospital management built in Chennai.
₹999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Orthanc
- No free plan, unlike Orthanc
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- Appointment management with waitlist and token system
- 15+ specialty OP case sheet templates
- E-prescriptions
- ICD-10, LOINC, CPT and CDT coding
- Patient portal
Orthanc alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Orthanc alternatives
Indian alternatives to Orthanc
How to choose a Orthanc 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.
Orthanc alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Orthanc in 2026?+
The closest matches to Orthanc on App Advisor are Netmeds (Free), eSanjeevani (Free), Practo (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Orthanc, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Orthanc?+
Yes. 11 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Netmeds (Free), eSanjeevani (Free), Practo (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Orthanc?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Creator Healthcare starts lowest at ₹600/mo. Netmeds also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Orthanc?+
Yes. 18 alternatives are built in India, including Netmeds (Free), eSanjeevani (Free), Practo (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Orthanc vs Netmeds: which is better?+
Netmeds is the closest match to Orthanc in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Orthanc alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in hospital, clinic & pharmacy software or a category Orthanc also covers, and Orthanc Team SRL'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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