--- description: Review of OpenClinica Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: OpenClinica | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Medical Tools](/directory/4527/medical/software) > [OpenClinica](/software/104919/openclinica) # OpenClinica Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/104919/openclinica Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/104919/openclinica?page=2) > OpenClinica is a clinical data management and electronic data capture solution designed to help medical institutions capture electronic data and streamline clinical trials using electronic case report forms (eCRFs) and a drag-and-drop interface. For patient-reported outcomes, patients can respond to forms and surveys on any device of their choosing. Physicians can collect patients' information using responsive mobile forms and share operational reports with team members. Organizations can create multiple treatment groups, label drug kits with randomization codes, and sort trial lists based on age, sex, test site or electronic case report forms (eCRF). Using OpenClinica, professionals can view operational data in the form of bar charts, graphs or key performance indicators and maintain organizational compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), 21 CFR Part 11, and other industry standards. Additionally, clinicians can use the dashboard to import/export files, review site activities, and track the progress of ongoing trials. For total study control, OpenClinica integrates and partners with Bio-Optronics to provide advanced functionality over research operations. OpenClinica also provides an open-source version, OpenClinica Community Edition, on GitHub to provide users greater control over the technology. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 37 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 37 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: OpenClinica - **Location**: Waltham, US - **Founded**: 2006 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$1,000.00 - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Contact OpenClinica directly for pricing information. - **Target Audience**: 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece and 36 more ## Features - 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance - API - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Audit Trail - CRF Tracking - Clinical Study Management - Customisable Forms - Customizable Fields - Data Capture and Transfer - Data Import/Export - Data Verification - Data Visualisation - Distributed Capture - Double Data Entry - Drag & Drop - EMR/EHR - Electronic Data Capture - Electronic Signature - Forms Management ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Medical Tools](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4527/medical/software) ## Related Categories - [Medical Tools](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4527/medical/software) - [Data Entry Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4529/data-entry/software) - [Clinical Trial Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4623/clinical-trial-management/software) - [iPad EMR Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/14/tablet-pc-emr-medical-software/software) - [Web Based Medical Billing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/15/web-based-medical-billing-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Castor EDC](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/109506/castor-edc) — 4.7/5 (204 reviews) ## Reviews ### "OpenClinica for Investigator led Clinical Trials in the UK" — 5.0/5 > **Vanessa** | *26 February 2024* | Research | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to create and update forms for data collection > > **Cons**: Automatic scheduling is a bit limited, however this is planned to be updated soon ----- ### "Why I cannot live without OpenClinica" — 5.0/5 > **Krister** | *7 February 2024* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ease of set up a new study and the management functions > > **Cons**: I cannot think of anything, have worked with clinical studies my entire professional life and used any tool on the market and OpenClinica has resolved all the issues. > > I have worked with OpenClinica for more than 15 years and loved how it has developed ----- ### "An honest review" — 3.0/5 > **Bethany** | *15 November 2022* | Research | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love the diversity in the form design. There are a lot of great features and possibilities that can make a very sophisticated form/study. > > **Cons**: The built in edit checks/constraints are very limited in what they can do. The stuff they have is great, but the ability to do cross-form logic checks gets very messy, very fast and for some of the most simple data. You have to use a separate system to access the database for reports and full audit details called Insight and you have to pay extra to use that with your study. It's the only way to find and send reports to sites/safety teams that do not have access to Insight. The automated survey invitation tool is a mess. The system easily breaks and invitations do not get sent out as expected and the means to test this for accuracy is very difficult so you feel like you are setting up a tool blindly that is most expected to fail. The sites get very frustrated and do not trust the software to help them keep their visits on track and completed as expected. We have also run into problems where participants can access surveys too early. There has been a lot of clean up work we've had to do and a lot of hours spent trying to find all the errors since the querying system is limited in it's design to pretty basic edit checks. Cross form date checks are not at all easy and very much needed to quickly catch the system errors that happen. The randomization tool is pretty sophisticated but it also costs extra and whenever you need to do updates to the tool it's a much more difficult process then simply publishing it to test. This also adds layers of difficulty to the testing. > > I loved building the study. The options for designing forms are diverse, though some of them require learning additional skillsets to be able to implement, which they don't explain to you in the training. The design tool is lacking but once you get the hang of designing with the spreadsheets there are a lot of possibilities. Many queries cannot be sustained easily by their build in data validation system and you will need to use an external querying system to appropriately manage all the data. This would have been good to know from the beginning. They charge you for training hours but require you to use them within a certain timeframe or they expire. It's a use it or lose it thing. I don't remember that being a thing until the last year and I really don't like it at all. If I pay for the training hours that I'm forced to by in certain hour blocks of time then I should get to use them whenever I need them, not in a window of time that OC thinks is reasonable. They are paid for. The customer service people are always friendly and helpful. Some training sessions go really well, especially when you are with someone hire up on the support team, but there have been many sessions where the trainer is referring to a manual to instruct me on my question and I lose a lot of my "training hours" waiting for them to figure it out and then pass on the information. I'd prefer to just have the manual and figure it out myself. ----- ### "Moving in the right direction" — 5.0/5 > **Ranjan** | *3 November 2020* | Medical Devices | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: OpenClinica offers a wide array of features for electronic data collection. Specifically the customizability of the forms and events when designing a survey has benefitted us immensely. Additionally, the OpenClinica team members work hard to both understand what their users need and proactively update the software with new features. > > **Cons**: Sometimes there are minor delays on some customer support requests. > > Overall switching to OpenClinica has brought numerous benefits to our data collection methods. The learning curve for some employees has been steep, however, a few months in I can claim that it was worth the effort. I look forward to whatever new features/updates OpenClinica team has planned in the future. ----- ### "Enhancing Clinical Trials with OpenClinica: A Comprehensive Review" — 5.0/5 > **Angelica** | *26 June 2023* | Pharmaceuticals | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: For clinical research investigations, OpenClinica has a number of benefits. The program, in the first place, offers a versatile and scalable data management platform that enables researchers to create and collect study-specific data items. The data entry procedure is streamlined, lowering errors and increasing efficiency thanks to its user-friendly interface and intuitive form builder. Researchers can get insightful knowledge from gathered data using OpenClinica's powerful reporting and analytics features, promoting the use of evidence in decision-making. In order to guarantee data integrity and safety, the program also enables regulatory compliance, including data security and audit trails. Overall, OpenClinica equips scientists with a full suite of tools for trustworthy and effective data management in clinical trials and studies. > > **Cons**: Even though OpenClinica has many advantages, there are a few things to keep in mind. First off, the initial setup and configuration process can be challenging and complicated, necessitating qualified technical knowledge. For non-technical users, the software's advanced functionality could have a longer learning curve, demanding thorough training and continuous assistance. Users have occasionally reported experiencing performance issues with the system, especially when working with huge datasets or intricate study designs. Additionally, for smaller research institutions with tighter budgets, the cost structure of the program can be a barrier. Despite these factors, OpenClinica is a smart choice for clinical research studies due to its flexibility, extensive data management capabilities, and compliance features. > > I had the chance to collaborate with OpenClinica while I was interning at the university's pharmaceutical product development and research division. The program was essential in organizing the data from research projects and clinical trials. I saw first-hand how OpenClinica's flexible form builder enabled us to precisely develop and collect study-specific data items. The software's user-friendly interface streamlined and expedited the data entering process, decreasing errors and cutting down on data entry time. Our research on the efficacy and safety of medications was supported by OpenClinica's reporting and analytics capabilities, which gave us insights into patient demographics, treatment outcomes, and adverse events. Overall, OpenClinica was a great help in organizing and processing the data we needed for our research activities. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/104919/openclinica?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/104919/openclinica) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data