Medplum

The open-source, API-first EHR.

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Overview

Medplum is an open-source, API-first platform designed to help developers build healthcare applications faster. It provides a backend-as-a-service (BaaS) that includes a FHIR server, user management, access controls, and a React component library. This allows developers to focus on the user experience of their applications rather than building and maintaining complex backend infrastructure.

✨ Key Features

  • Open-source platform (MIT License)
  • Headless, API-first EHR
  • Native FHIR R4 support
  • Identity and access management
  • React component library
  • Self-hostable or managed cloud option

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Open-source and highly extensible
  • Comprehensive toolkit (backend, frontend, automation)
  • Strong developer community and support

Unique Value: Drastically reduces the time and complexity of building compliant, interoperable healthcare applications by providing a complete, open-source, FHIR-native foundation.

🎯 Use Cases (5)

Building custom EHRs Developing patient portals Creating provider workflow tools Building digital health and telemedicine apps Rapid prototyping of healthcare solutions

✅ Best For

  • Powering the backend for specialized telemedicine platforms
  • Creating custom patient intake and scheduling applications
  • Building internal clinical tools for healthcare providers

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Organizations looking for a traditional, off-the-shelf, certified EHR system.

🏆 Alternatives

Zus Health Canvas Medical Freshpaint Building from scratch on AWS/Google/Azure

Unlike a pure FHIR server, Medplum provides a more complete solution with identity, UI kits, and automation. Compared to building on raw cloud infrastructure, it provides healthcare-specific components out of the box, accelerating development.

💻 Platforms

API Web

🔌 Integrations

Stripe Twilio Google Maps Custom integrations via API

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Live Chat
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ SOC 2 ✓ HIPAA ✓ BAA Available ✓ GDPR ✓ SSO ✓ SOC 2 Type II

💰 Pricing

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Free Tier Available

✓ 14-day free trial

Free tier: Community version is free to self-host.

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