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# Compare Cornerstone Software vs OpenVPMS

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> Detailed comparison between Cornerstone Software and OpenVPMS. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Cornerstone Software | OpenVPMS |
| **Overall rating** | 4.0/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 183 | 9 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 549.00 | $450.00 |
| **Free Trial** | No | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Cornerstone Software

The choice for veterinary practitioners who seek versatile, feature-rich software they can grow into as their practice and business evolve.

### OpenVPMS

For Veterinary Practices seeking integrated customisable Practice Management Solutions. From single user to multiple. Cloud based, access anywhere, anytime. Australian based. Global client base.

## Key features

### Cornerstone Software

- Alerts/Notifications
- Appointment Scheduling
- Billing & Invoicing
- Communication Management
- Confirmations/Reminders
- Data Import/Export
- 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

### OpenVPMS

- Alerts/Notifications
- Appointment Scheduling
- Billing & Invoicing
- Communication Management
- Confirmations/Reminders
- Data Import/Export
- 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

## Links

- [View Cornerstone Software Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/99976/cornerstone-practice-management)
- [View OpenVPMS Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/146559/openvpms)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/99976/146559/cornerstone-practice-management/vs/openvpms)

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