Firely Server
The FHIR server for builders.
Overview
Firely Server is a robust, cross-platform FHIR server built on .NET Core. It is designed for developers and organizations that need a reliable and compliant FHIR repository to power their healthcare applications. Firely is known for its deep expertise in the FHIR standard and offers a suite of tools, including the Simplifier platform for managing FHIR profiles and Forge for creating them.
✨ Key Features
- Strict FHIR standards compliance (R4, R5, STU3)
- Cross-platform support (.NET Core on Windows, Linux, macOS)
- Flexible deployment (on-premise, cloud, Docker/Kubernetes)
- Extensible plugin architecture
- FHIR Facade for connecting to existing databases
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep expertise and thought leadership in the FHIR standard
- Built on the .NET platform, appealing to Microsoft-centric organizations
- Strong tooling ecosystem (Simplifier, Forge) for managing FHIR artifacts
Unique Value: Offers best-in-class FHIR standards compliance and a comprehensive toolchain for developers, backed by one of the most respected names in the FHIR community.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- National health data platforms
- Hospital interoperability solutions
- Backend for digital health applications
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations that require a fully managed, hands-off PaaS solution
- Teams without .NET expertise (though not strictly required for use)
🏆 Alternatives
Provides a .NET-native alternative to the Java-based Smile/HAPI FHIR. It offers more deployment flexibility than the major cloud providers' PaaS offerings.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: A free 'Vonk' Community Edition is available with some limitations.
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