Link copied to clipboard # Cerner vs Epic Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/cerner/epic/export.csv) CernerEpic[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **Cerner** [ 3.5/5(239) ](https://www.g2.com/products/cerner/reviews#reviews) **Epic** [ 4.2/5(940) ](https://www.g2.com/products/epic/reviews#reviews) Pricing **Cerner** No pricing available **Epic** No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Cerner** 7 monthsFaster Based on 5 responses **Epic** 9 months Based on 6 responses Return on Investment **Cerner** Not enough reviews yet **Epic** 25 months Based on 5 responses Perceived Cost **Cerner** $$$$$ **Epic** $$$$$ Average Discount **Cerner** Not enough reviews yet **Epic** 16% ![Cerner](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_f60ffee4888b1f35e19d83df284386e3/cerner.png "Cerner") ![Epic](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_1d691480aa3fba0192c2518d27b928f0/epic.jpeg "Epic") G2 offers free advice on this comparison. 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](https://www.g2.com/products/epic/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1953366&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Ease of Use (3) ](https://www.g2.com/products/epic/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1554969&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Interface Issues (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/epic/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1953361&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Learning Curve (2) ](https://www.g2.com/products/epic/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1556019&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **Cerner** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_89c82cc4e2a7ba551b82d84d600092ab/samsung-galaxy-sdk.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Samsung ](https://www.g2.com/products/samsung-galaxy-sdk/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/cerner/integrations) **Epic** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_75d3d8d0c2412f3e453727cadaf050ef/abridge.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Abridge ](https://www.g2.com/products/abridge/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_fcacec6732ffb2e49c7a1516784aac72/haiku.png "Product Avatar Image") Haiku ](https://www.g2.com/products/haiku/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_5ebaff09492b7680b5e816374af089bc/sailpoint.png "Product Avatar Image") SailPoint ](https://www.g2.com/products/sailpoint/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/epic/integrations) Ratings Meets Requirements **Cerner** 7.7 7.7188 **Epic** 8.8 8.8773 Ease of Use **Cerner** 7.1 7.1189 **Epic** 8.1 8.1785 Ease of Setup **Cerner** 6.5 6.528 **Epic** 7.2 7.2101 Ease of Admin **Cerner** 6.6 6.624 **Epic** 7.7 7.792 Quality of Support **Cerner** 7.2 7.2170 **Epic** 8.2 8.2736 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Cerner** 7.5 7.525 **Epic** 8.4 8.490 Product Direction (% positive) **Cerner** 6.4 6.4185 **Epic** 9.0 9.0764 Features EHR[Hide 161 FeaturesShow 161 Features](javascript:void(0);) 7.8 24 9.0 148 Clinical Workflow Management Multiple Medical Provider Access 8.2 20 9.1(won by 0.9) 116 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Ancillary Care Provider Access 8.1 17 8.9(won by 0.8) 105 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Meaningful Use Reporting 6.9 20 8.9(won by 2.0) 106 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Clinical Documentation 7.9 21 9.0(won by 1.1) 124 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Historical Reporting Not enough data Not enough data For Primary Care Not enough data Not enough data For Urgent Care Not enough data Not enough data Clinical Care Not enough data Not enough data Patient Health Information Management ePHI Storage 8.1 20 9.1(won by 1.0) 108 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Interoperability 7.8 15 8.9(won by 1.1) 103 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Patient Workflow Management 7.8 20 8.9(won by 1.1) 121 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Telemedicine Integration Not enough data Not enough data Claims Management Not enough data Not enough data Documentation Management Not enough data Not enough data Revenue Management Not enough data Not enough data Patient Records Management Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Invoice Management Not enough data Not enough data Medication Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Care Plan Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data Prescription Management Not enough data Not enough data Inventory Management Not enough data Not enough data Forms Management Not enough data Not enough data Image Management Not enough data Not enough data Practice Management Not enough data Not enough data Intake Management Not enough data Not enough data Appointment Management Not enough data Not enough data Lab Order Management Not enough data Not enough data Configurable Workflow Not enough data Not enough data Formulary Management Not enough data Not enough data EMR/EHR Not enough data Not enough data Clinic Interoperability Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Records Management Not enough data Not enough data Template Management Not enough data Not enough data Registration Management Not enough data Not enough data Referral Management Not enough data Not enough data Case Management Not enough data Not enough data For Pain Management Not enough data Not enough data Escalation Management Not enough data Not enough data Queue Management Not enough data Not enough data In-Patient Management Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - EHR Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Quality Assurance Not enough data Not enough data For Anesthesiologists Not enough data Not enough data Data Collection Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Preoperative Modules Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data ICD-10 Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Intraoperative Charting Not enough data Not enough data EHR/EMR Integration Not enough data Not enough data Templates Not enough data Not enough data Patient Communications Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Forms Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Location Not enough data Not enough data Voice Recognition Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data E-Prescribing Not enough data Not enough data Billing & Invoicing Not enough data Not enough data ONC-ATCB Certified Not enough data Not enough data Referral Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Claims Scrubbing Not enough data Not enough data Electronic Payments Not enough data Not enough data Insurance Eligibility Verification Not enough data Not enough data Coding Assistance Not enough data Not enough data Meaningful Use Certified Not enough data Not enough data Live Chat Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Treatment Planning Not enough data Not enough data Charting Not enough data Not enough data Patient Portal Not enough data Not enough data For Cardiologists Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Appointment Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Device Integration Not enough data Not enough data Patient Intake Not enough data Not enough data Decision Support Not enough data Not enough data Progress Notes Not enough data Not enough data For Dermatologists Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Lab Integration Not enough data Not enough data Telemedicine Not enough data Not enough data Medical Billing Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Medication Database Not enough data Not enough data Clinical Notes Not enough data Not enough data Handwriting Recognition Not enough data Not enough data Imaging and X-rays Not enough data Not enough data File Sharing Not enough data Not enough data Patient Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Immunization & Allergy Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Order Entry Not enough data Not enough data Outcome Assessment Tools Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Initial Assessments Not enough data Not enough data Family History Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Annotations Not enough data Not enough data Diagnostic Reports Not enough data Not enough data Growth Charts Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Tests Not enough data Not enough data Patient Engagement Not enough data Not enough data EDI Not enough data Not enough data For Family Medicine Not enough data Not enough data Medication History Not enough data Not enough data For Substance Abuse Therapy Not enough data Not enough data For Mental/Behavioral Health Not enough data Not enough data Confirmations/Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Medication Alerts/Warnings Not enough data Not enough data Mobile App Not enough data Not enough data Therapy Notes Not enough data Not enough data Electronic Signature Not enough data Not enough data For Group Therapy Not enough data Not enough data For Neurologists Not enough data Not enough data Speech Recognition Not enough data Not enough data Hardware Integration Not enough data Not enough data For Obstetrics & Gynecology Not enough data Not enough data Diagnostic Imaging Not enough data Not enough data Patient Education Not enough data Not enough data Patient Questionnaires Not enough data Not enough data Patient Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Task Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data For Ophthalmologists Not enough data Not enough data SOAP notes Not enough data Not enough data 3D Imaging Not enough data Not enough data For Orthopedics Not enough data Not enough data PACS Integration Not enough data Not enough data Electronic Prior Authorization Not enough data Not enough data Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Vitals Tracking Not enough data Not enough data For Podiatrists Not enough data Not enough data Medical History Records Not enough data Not enough data Automatic Transcription Not enough data Not enough data Case Notes Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integration Not enough data Not enough data Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data For Psychiatrists Not enough data Not enough data Self Check-In/Check-Out Not enough data Not enough data Urgent Care Templates Not enough data Not enough data Digital Signature Not enough data Not enough data Lab Results Not enough data Not enough data Payment Processing Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Drug Reference Database Not enough data Not enough data Accounting Not enough data Not enough data For Urologists Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Web-based Deployment Not enough data Not enough data Medical Practice Management[Hide 153 FeaturesShow 153 Features](javascript:void(0);) 7.7 8 8.8 25 Operations Management Administrative Processes 7.5 6 8.6(won by 1.1) 18 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Back Office Processes 7.8 6 8.6(won by 0.8) 19 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Workflow Coordination 7.5 8 8.8(won by 1.3) 23 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Practice Specialty Support 6.9 6 8.1(won by 1.2) 20 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Added Efficiencies EMR/EHR 7.9 7 8.8(won by 0.9) 21 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Compliance 8.6 6 9.4(won by 0.8) 23 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Medical Billing 7.5 6 9.2(won by 1.7) 18 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Patient Information Management 7.5 6 9.0(won by 1.5) 23 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Medical Billing Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Data Integration Not enough data Not enough data Tax Management Not enough data Not enough data Expense Management Not enough data Not enough data Claims Management Not enough data Not enough data Fixed Asset Management Not enough data Not enough data Materials Management Not enough data Not enough data Cash Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Subscription Management Not enough data Not enough data Invoice Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Availability Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Insurance Management Not enough data Not enough data Practice Management Not enough data Not enough data Care Plan Management Not enough data Not enough data Appointment Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Records Management Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Assessment Management Not enough data Not enough data Template Management Not enough data Not enough data Patient Records Management Not enough data Not enough data Inventory Management Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data EMR/EHR Not enough data Not enough data Forms Management Not enough data Not enough data Contact Management Not enough data Not enough data Accounting Integration Not enough data Not enough data Out-Patient Management Not enough data Not enough data Payroll Management Not enough data Not enough data Physician Management Not enough data Not enough data Registration Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Revenue Management Not enough data Not enough data In-Patient Management Not enough data Not enough data Lab Information Management Not enough data Not enough data Bed Management Not enough data Not enough data Patient Flow Management Not enough data Not enough data Vaccine Management Not enough data Not enough data Financial Management Not enough data Not enough data Telemedicine Integration Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Compliance Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Charting Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Appointment Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Updates Not enough data Not enough data E-Prescribing Not enough data Not enough data Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Pharmacy Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Client Portal Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Automated Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Location Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Order Entry Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Project Accounting Not enough data Not enough data Medical Coding Not enough data Not enough data Payment Processing Not enough data Not enough data Payment Reconciliation Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Revenue Recognition Not enough data Not enough data Resource Allocation & Planning Not enough data Not enough data General Ledger Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Purchasing & Receiving Not enough data Not enough data For Medical Purposes Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Financial Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Accounts Payable Not enough data Not enough data Accounts Receivable Not enough data Not enough data Budgeting/Forecasting Not enough data Not enough data Financial Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Electronic Payments Not enough data Not enough data Patient Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Live Chat Not enough data Not enough data Patient Engagement Not enough data Not enough data Physician Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Physician Not enough data Not enough data Patient Portal Not enough data Not enough data Telemedicine Not enough data Not enough data Insurance Eligibility Verification Not enough data Not enough data Claims Scrubbing Not enough data Not enough data Patient Intake Not enough data Not enough data Clinic Interoperability Not enough data Not enough data SOAP notes Not enough data Not enough data Billing & Invoicing Not enough data Not enough data Task Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Chat/Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Goal Setting/Tracking Not enough data Not enough data For Occupational Therapists Not enough data Not enough data Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Progress Reports Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Forms Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Waiting Time Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Document Templates Not enough data Not enough data Patient Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Customer Database Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Patient Location Tracking Not enough data Not enough data SMS Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Contact Database Not enough data Not enough data Surveys & Feedback Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Clinical Notes Not enough data Not enough data Credit Card Processing Not enough data Not enough data Growth Charts Not enough data Not enough data Scheduled/Automated Reports Not enough data Not enough data Immunization & Allergy Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Medical History Records Not enough data Not enough data Treatment Planning Not enough data Not enough data Coding Assistance Not enough data Not enough data Email Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Availability Indicator Not enough data Not enough data For Podiatrists Not enough data Not enough data Online Intake Forms Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Fields Not enough data Not enough data Imaging and X-rays Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Sync Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Facility Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Referral Tracking Not enough data Not enough data For Speech Therapists Not enough data Not enough data Historical Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Clinical Decision Support[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.0 13 Decision Analysis Discussion Archive Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 12 Roadmapping Not enough data 7.7(won by default) 11 Artificial Intelligence Not enough data 7.3(won by default) 10 Decision Tracking Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 11 Integration Data Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 11 Applications Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 11 Management Catalog Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 11 Collaboration Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 11 Analytics Impact analysis Not enough data 7.8(won by default) 10 Simulation Not enough data 7.5(won by default) 10 Risk Factors Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 9 Agentic AI - Clinical Decision Support Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data Long Term Post Acute Care[Hide 53 FeaturesShow 53 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Clinical Care - Long Term Post Acute Care Care Plan Management Not enough data Not enough data Rehab Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Care & Discharge Planning Not enough data Not enough data Point‑of‑Care Documentation Not enough data Not enough data Transaction Management Not enough data Not enough data Client Management Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Reimbursement Management Not enough data Not enough data Rehabilitation Management Not enough data Not enough data Assessment Management Not enough data Not enough data Appointment Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Claims Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Home Health Care Management Not enough data Not enough data CNA Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Nursing Forms Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Geriatric Care Not enough data Not enough data Clinical Care Not enough data Not enough data Activity Planning Not enough data Not enough data For Long Term Care Not enough data Not enough data Patient Records Management Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Spend Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Financial / Revenue Cycle - Long Term Post Acute Care Claim Submission & Scrubbing Not enough data Not enough data Analytics & Quality / Compliance - Long Term Post Acute Care Quality Measures & Outcomes Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Predictive Risk Stratification Not enough data Not enough data Operations & Workforce - Long Term Post Acute Care Scheduling & Staffing Optimization Not enough data Not enough data Task & Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality API Not enough data Not enough data For Nursing Homes Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Forms Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Point of Care System Not enough data Not enough data Billing & Invoicing Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Charting Not enough data Not enough data MDS Review Not enough data Not enough data EMR/EHR Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Escalation Not enough data Not enough data For Home Care Providers Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data AI Patient Engagement & Operations[Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Patient Communication & Engagement Personalized Patient Outreach Not enough data Not enough data Intelligent Chatbots & Virtual Assistants Not enough data Not enough data Two-Way Patient Messaging Not enough data Not enough data AI-Powered Appointment Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Scheduling & Access Optimization Self-Service Appointment Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Digital Intake & Pre-Visit Forms Not enough data Not enough data AI-Based Scheduling Optimization Not enough data Not enough data Waitlist & Cancellation Management Not enough data Not enough data Care Coordination & Automation Risk Stratification & Patient Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Automated Care Pathway Guidance Not enough data Not enough data Referral Management Not enough data Not enough data Operational Intelligence & Integration Predictive No-Show Analytics Not enough data Not enough data EHR & Practice Management Integration Not enough data Not enough data Operational Performance Dashboards Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![Cerner](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_f60ffee4888b1f35e19d83df284386e3/cerner.png "Cerner")](https://www.g2.com/products/cerner/reviews) Cerner Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 4.9% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 24.7% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 70.4% [![Epic](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_1d691480aa3fba0192c2518d27b928f0/epic.jpeg "Epic")](https://www.g2.com/products/epic/reviews) Epic Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 6.5% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 16.3% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 77.2% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4.9% 6.5% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 24.7% 16.3% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 70.4% 77.2% Reviewers' Industry [![Cerner](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_f60ffee4888b1f35e19d83df284386e3/cerner.png "Cerner")](https://www.g2.com/products/cerner/reviews) Cerner Hospital & Health Care 78.5% Medical Practice 9.0% Health, Wellness and Fitness 4.5% Mental Health Care 2.2% Staffing and Recruiting 1.3% Other 4.5% [![Epic](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_1d691480aa3fba0192c2518d27b928f0/epic.jpeg "Epic")](https://www.g2.com/products/epic/reviews) Epic Hospital & Health Care 74.7% Medical Practice 9.5% Health, Wellness and Fitness 5.4% Higher Education 2.2% Mental Health Care 1.0% Other 7.2% FAQs ## Cerner vs Epic FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 14, 2026 ### What is the difference between Epic vs Cerner? Epic stands out from Cerner with higher reviewer satisfaction across ratings, support, and setup, and is most often cited for its data security, while Cerner's top strength is charting. | | [Epic](https://www.g2.com/products/epic/reviews) | [Cerner](https://www.g2.com/products/cerner/reviews) | | --- | --- | --- | | G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.2/5 (938 reviews) | 3.5/5 (239 reviews) | | Largest Segment | Enterprise | Enterprise | | Ease of Setup score | 7.2 | 6.5 | | Quality of Support score | 8.2 | 7.2 | | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Data Security (3 all-time mentions) | Charting | ### How do the pricing models of Epic and Cerner compare? Epic is rated higher than Cerner for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with what they pay. - **Epic:** In recent reviews, several reviewers note that Epic's price feels high, but they also highlight the platform's comprehensive features and strong support as justifying the investment. - **Cerner:** Reviewers describe Cerner as reasonably priced for acute and specialty settings, but some mention the need for additional customization and support, which can add to the overall cost of ownership. - **Switching-reason:** Recent reviewers who switched from Cerner to Epic cite Epic's broader feature set and integrated patient care tools as key reasons for the move. ### What are the best alternatives to Epic and Cerner? The top three G2-ranked alternatives to Epic and Cerner are ModMed, Tebra, and WebPT. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Epic](https://www.g2.com/products/epic/reviews) | 4.2/5 (938 reviews) | Enterprise | Price feels high but justified by features | Data Security (3 all-time mentions) | | [Cerner](https://www.g2.com/products/cerner/reviews) | 3.5/5 (239 reviews) | Enterprise | Reasonably priced for acute/specialty settings | Charting | | [ModMed](https://www.g2.com/products/modmed/reviews) | 4.5/5 (362 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — | | [Tebra](https://www.g2.com/products/tebra-previously-kareo-patientpop/reviews) | 4.1/5 (260 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — | | [WebPT](https://www.g2.com/products/webpt/reviews) | 4.4/5 (162 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — | ### Which EHR features should I prioritize when comparing Epic and Cerner? Buyers comparing Epic and Cerner should prioritize data security, ease of use, patient care, customization, and charting. - **Data Security:** Epic is cited for data security in 3 all-time mentions; Cerner does not have reviewer-cited data security mentions. - **Ease of Use:** Epic scores 8.1; Cerner scores 7.1. - **Patient Care:** Epic is cited for patient care in 3 all-time mentions; Cerner does not have reviewer-cited patient care mentions. - **Customization:** Epic is cited for customization in 1 all-time mention; Cerner is noted for requiring IT teams for template building. - **Charting:** Cerner is cited for charting as a top strength; Epic is not specifically cited for charting. ### What are the pros and cons of Epic vs Cerner? Epic's headline strength is data security, while Cerner's is charting. - **Epic strengths:** Data security (3 all-time mentions), ease of use (3), patient care (3), easy access (2), communication, comprehensive features, customization, document management, efficiency, innovation, intuitive design. - **Epic trade-offs:** Interface issues (2), learning curve (2), not user-friendly (2), slow performance (2), confusing features, expensive, file management issues, inefficient workflow, insufficient training. - **Cerner strengths:** Charting, ease of use. - **Cerner trade-offs:** Slow performance. ### Is Epic or Cerner better for small businesses? ModMed is the best fit for small businesses, while both Epic and Cerner primarily serve the enterprise segment. - **Epic:** Largest reviewer segment is Enterprise; reviewers highlight comprehensive features and strong support, but note a steep learning curve and higher cost, which may not align with small-business needs. - **Cerner:** Largest reviewer segment is Enterprise; reviewers mention ease of use and charting, but also note the need for IT resources and customization, which can be challenging for small businesses. ### Which EHR platform has better integrations? Epic is favored over Cerner for integrations, with reviewers highlighting its interoperability and integration capabilities. - **Epic:** In recent reviews, Epic is praised for integration with other systems, including cloud-based architecture and automated workflows with third-party tools such as Reputation and Tableau. - **Cerner:** Reviewers mention integration with MAPS and hospital health management systems, but do not cite as many third-party integrations as Epic. ### How do Epic and Cerner compare on customer support? Epic outperforms Cerner on Quality of Support by a full point (8.2 vs 7.2), a material difference. - **Epic:** Reviewers consistently highlight strong customer support, onboarding assistance, and responsive training resources. - **Cerner:** Reviewers describe support as generally helpful but note variability in responsiveness and the need for more robust training and IT assistance. ### Which is easier to implement, Epic or Cerner? Epic is easier to implement than Cerner, with a 0.7-point advantage on Ease of Setup (7.2 vs 6.5). - **Epic:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward, with onboarding support and training resources that help new users adapt to the platform. - **Cerner:** Reviewers note that setup can be complex, requiring IT involvement and additional customization, which can extend implementation time. 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Reviewers also preferred doing business with Epic overall. - Reviewers felt that Epic meets the needs of their business better than Cerner. - When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Epic is the preferred option. - For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Epic over Cerner.