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Feature Rich, cost efficient Veterinary Practice System.

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OpenVPMS - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: March 2026

OpenVPMS overview

What is OpenVPMS?

OpenVPMS is a revolution in Veterinary Practice Management Systems. It is an open source practice management system developed by and for the Veterinary industry.

Easy to use intuitive program that collects data in easy to manage access points for practical and efficient ‘in practice’ and business administration use.

Cloud based software system for secure access anywhere anytime.

Easy for staff to learn, and full training support and online Helpdesk including online training suite.

Fully customisable and adaptable to each practices needs.

OpenVPMS can produce documents with content merged from customer, patient, or product information.

OpenVPMS comes with many reports to print or export information and to evaluate your practice's performance.

Starting price

450 /
per year

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OpenVPMS’s user interface

Ease of use rating:

OpenVPMS reviews

Overall rating

4.7

/5

9

Positive reviews

88

%

Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend0.88/10
Rating distribution

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OpenVPMS's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from OpenVPMS users:

Alerts/Notifications
API
Appointment scheduling
Billing & invoicing
Calendar management
Client management
Communication management
Confirmations/Reminders
Customer database
Data import/export

All OpenVPMS features

Features rating:

Alerts/Notifications
API
Appointment scheduling
Billing & invoicing
Calendar management
Client management
Communication management
Confirmations/Reminders
Customer database
Data import/export
Document management
Electronic payments
Electronic signature
Email reminders
Imaging and x-rays
Inventory management
Invoice management
Patient records management
Payment processing
Prescription processing
Reminders
Reporting & statistics
SMS messaging
SOAP notes
Template management
Third-Party integrations
Treatment planning
Workflow management

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OpenVPMS pricing

Value for money rating:

Starting from

450

Per year

Pricing details
Subscription
Free trial
Free plan
Pricing range

User opinions about OpenVPMS price and value

Value for money rating:

OpenVPMS support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Chat
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
FAQs/Forum
Email/Help Desk

Training options

Live Online
Documentation
Videos
In Person

OpenVPMS FAQs

Q. Who are the typical users of OpenVPMS?

OpenVPMS has the following typical customers:
Mid-size Business, Small Business, Large Enterprises, Freelancers

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Q. What level of support does OpenVPMS offer?

OpenVPMS offers the following support options:
Chat, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, FAQs/Forum, Email/Help Desk

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