HeyFormvsOpenEMR
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| HeyForm | OpenEMR | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 6 in Form Builder | #1 of 5 in Healthcare |
| GitHub stars | 9 055 | 5 555 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +69 | +89 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 6 |
| Latest release | v3.0.5 · 24 Oct 2026 | v8_5_0 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
OpenEMR scores 72/100 against 68/100 for HeyForm, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, HeyForm is easier to run; OpenEMR needs more configuration.
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