Epic Systems vs Oracle Health (Cerner)
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best EHR Software for Medical Practices (2026). Last verified June 15, 2026.
The short answer
Epic Systems ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #3) for Physicians and practice managers choosing an electronic health records system. The gold standard for large hospitals needing a single, unified patient record.
At a glance
| Epic Systems | Oracle Health (Cerner) | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best EHR Software for Medical Practices (2026) | #3 / The 11 Best EHR Software for Medical Practices (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Best for | Large integrated health systems | Hospitals with complex workflows |
| Pricing | $$$$$ (Implementation costs in millions) | $$$$$ (Implementation costs in millions) |
| HQ | Verona, WI, USA | Austin, TX, USA |
| Founded | 1979 | 1979 |
Epic Systems
The gold standard for large hospitals needing a single, unified patient record.
www.epic.comSee full entry in The 11 Best EHR Software for Medical Practices (2026)
Oracle Health (Cerner)
Top-tier EHR for inpatient hospital environments and large systems.
www.oracle.com/healthSee full entry in The 11 Best EHR Software for Medical Practices (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.