OpenClinica

openclinica.com
Healthcare IT
Weekend Project

Your Source for Clinical Trial Technology

How to Replace OpenClinica

Overview

OpenClinica is a clinical trial technology platform that provides electronic data capture (EDC), patient recruitment, consent management, and study management solutions. It serves academic institutions, CROs, and pharmaceutical companies with flexible, modular tools designed to streamline clinical research workflows and improve data quality.

Features

29 features across 15 categories

Analytics(3)

Real-time Enrollment Analytics

Live tracking and visibility into enrollment progress and metrics.

Reporting & Analytics

Real-time dashboards for enrollment tracking, query management, and site performance with customizable reports for stakeholder visibility.

Site Performance Tracking

Real-time monitoring of individual site performance metrics.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Automation(1)

Automated Notifications

Automated alerts and reminders across consent, randomization, and participant communications.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Compliance(3)

Comprehension Checks

Verify participant understanding of consent materials.

eConsent

Multimedia-rich consent experiences with comprehension checks, automated notifications, and secure e-signatures—fully remote, in-person, or hybrid.

Secure E-signatures

Digital signature capture for consent forms.

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Customization(1)

Modular Solutions Architecture

Choose individual modules and add more as needed based on specific study requirements.

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Data Management(3)

Data Query Management

Dashboard tracking and management of data queries and resolution.

Electronic Data Capture (EDC)

Build studies in hours with drag-and-drop tools, templated CRFs, and real-time validation. Reduces data queries by 50%.

Real-time Validation

Immediate feedback on data quality during entry.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Enterprise(1)

Multi-tenant CapabilitiesPremium

Centralized oversight for managing multiple studies across diverse therapeutic areas.

Implementation(1)

Onboarding & Partnership

Guided setup from study design to site training.

Also in: NetSuite, Litify, Zuora

Integration(1)

EHR-to-EDC

Pull lab results, medications, and vitals directly from EHRs into EDC, saving coordinators hours and reducing transcription errors.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Patient Engagement(2)

eCOA (Electronic Clinical Outcomes Assessment)

Mobile-friendly patient reporting with automated reminders and clean, flexible forms that increase compliance and reduce missing data.

Multimedia Content Support

Rich media options for consent and patient education materials.

Recruitment(2)

Patient Recruitment

Reach enrollment goals with precision-targeted outreach, smart pre-screening, and real-time analytics at 3-5x lower cost per conversion than traditional methods.

Smart Pre-screeningAI

Intelligent participant pre-screening for recruitment module.

Services(1)

Professional Services & Study Build ConsultationPremium

Experienced consultants handle technical details including CRF design, protocol review, and validation documentation.

Study Design(3)

Blinded & Unblinded Randomization Access

Support for both blinded and unblinded randomization schemes.

Drag-and-Drop Study Builder

Intuitive interface for building studies without technical expertise.

Pre-built CDASH CRF Templates

Templated Case Report Forms for faster study setup.

Study Management(3)

Inventory Management

Track and manage randomization inventory and study supplies.

One-Click Study Publishing

Rapid deployment of studies to sites and participants.

Randomization

Simple to complex randomization schemes with blinded or unblinded access, inventory management, and automated notifications integrated with study data.

Support(3)

24/5 Application Support

Support team available outside traditional business hours for sites, coordinators, and data managers.

Customer Success Manager

Dedicated account manager for each client who knows their studies, team, and goals.

Post-launch Support and OptimizationPremium

Ongoing support and optimization services after study launch.

Training(1)

Learning Management System (LMS)

On-demand training access for refreshers and training new team members.

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for OpenClinica. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a OpenClinica alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 29 features.

Buy OpenClinica

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying OpenClinica saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 29 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

1 known integrations

Electronic Health Records (EHR)