| Cloud Model | Installed Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Application | Low Monthly Subscription with Use and Pay model | High Upfront costs |
| Hardware | No special hardware required. Just any computer or a laptop with browser will do. | Expensive hardware required for installing databases and application |
| Upgrades & Updates | FREE and AUTOMATIC | Upgrades are often a separate cost item. High fees also charged. Your vendor need to schedule update at your premises. |
| Annual Maintenance Charges | NIL | Usually 20 - 30% of software cost |
| Web Access | Anytime, anywhere access to patient data | Not Available |
| Mobility | Data access on the go with mobile devices such as iPhones, iPads and Android devices. No separate costs for mobile apps. | Not Available |
| Standards Compliance | HIPAA and HITECH Acts Compliant Data center is SASE 16 and US-EU Safeharbor compliant | Not Available |
| Security & Backup | Industry Standard Security best practices are adopted. Triple redundant Data guaranteeing that your data is protected against loss due to hardware failures Disaster Recovery center providing Business Continuity in case of natural calamity | Not Available |
| Scalability | Start small and grow big and you need not worry about additional software or hardware costs | Often entails additional infrastructure costs and costly software upgrades |
| Technology | Bleeding edge technology solutions at no additional cost | Often sofware is left obselete with no support |
| IT Staff | No need for a dedicated IT staff | Need experienced IT staff to run & maintain your IT infrastructure |
| Tech Support | 24 X 7 X 365 days | Delayed and minimal |
