Checked Sep 26, 2026
How much does OpenVPMS cost?
OpenVPMS doesn't publish a US price. Open source veterinary practice management software run by a not-for-profit, funded by practice subscriptions.
Prices are as published by OpenVPMS on Sep 26, 2026. Check the linked source before buying.
Published rates
Plans and add-ons
Plans
| Plan | Price | Billing |
|---|---|---|
| Practice subscriptionA$450 + GST per FTE vet per year (A$300 subscription + A$150 development levy); AUD only | Quote | Yearly |
Pricing source: openvpms.org ↗, checked Sep 26, 2026.
Beyond the plan price
Terms worth checking
- Setup
- Not published · self-hosted; implementors listed separately
- Contract & cancellation
- annual · Renewal: must renew each year
- Data export
- yes · self-hosted open-source database
Source notes
What the headline misses
Each point is tied to a dated statement on OpenVPMS's site. Open the source to read the full context.
- The software is open source, but practices must buy and renew an annual subscription after a 30-day evaluation to comply with the license.
“After this, you must purchase a subscription to use OpenVPMS in your practice and you must renew it each year.”
openvpms.org · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - The per-vet fee includes a development levy on top of the subscription component.
“a $300 subscription component plus a $150 'development levy'”
openvpms.org · Sep 26, 2026 ↗
Who it sells to
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The website-cost question
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