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OpenVPM

Plans and prices

Self-host

Free

AGPLv3 software license; you operate infrastructure, database, backups, email, messaging, and model providers; Docker or Vercel deployment

OpenVPM Cloud

$79a month

Unlimited staff; managed database, storage, backups, and updates; AI allowance included; SMS after carrier and consent review

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On the record

AI agent
The built-in agent can read supported records and perform supported writes only after explicit approval; it requires a model key and staff review.openvpm.com · read 8 Oct 2026
API
The versioned REST API supports selected client, patient, appointment, SOAP-note, and agent workflows, with scoped keys, rate limiting, and signed webhooks.openvpm.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Clinic fit
OpenVPM is available as a controlled pilot for connected, single-location companion-animal general practices, with a fit and readiness review before live use.openvpm.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Compliance limits
The controlled-substance ledger and selected audit records are operational controls, not compliance certification, and clinics must validate them against applicable requirements.openvpm.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Core features
Its connected workflows include scheduling, SOAP notes, prescriptions, vaccination records, estimates, invoices, patient profiles, inventory, a shared whiteboard, and reports.openvpm.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Data portability
The maker says practices can export their data in open formats and move from Cloud to self-hosting.openvpm.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Deployment
The maker offers a live demo, self-hosting with Docker, and deployment to Vercel.openvpm.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Integrations
The maker describes a targeted REST API and signed webhooks; ongoing synchronization with an existing PIMS is not generally available.openvpm.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Migration
The reviewed self-service CSV import covers clients, patients, vaccination history, and visit notes; appointments, invoices, attachments, and vendor-specific history require assisted scoping.openvpm.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Notable limits
Offline operation and automatic appointment confirmation are unsupported, and specialty, emergency, and multi-location operations are not production-ready.openvpm.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Product
OpenVPM is open-source veterinary practice management software for scheduling, patient records, billing, and inventory.openvpm.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Security
OpenVPM Cloud says practice data is tenant scoped and protected by application controls and database row-level security, with TLS, patching, isolation, and scheduled daily backups.openvpm.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Support
Self-host users have community and documentation support, while Cloud users receive priority email from the team.openvpm.com · read 8 Oct 2026

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