Affordable hospital management software (HMS) for small and medium hospitals
In short: Aqua HIS keeps hospital management software affordable by removing the costs small hospitals usually carry: it is cloud-hosted, so there is no server, backup system or IT team to fund; it runs in a web browser on the computers, tablets and phones you already have; and it is modular, so you pay for the departments you run today and add more as you grow.
Where hospital software costs come from — and how Aqua HIS removes them
No server to buy
On-premise HMS needs a server, UPS and replacements every few years. Aqua HIS is hosted in the cloud, so none of that sits in your hospital.
No IT team to hire
Backups, security patches and upgrades are handled centrally — a small hospital does not need its own IT staff to keep the HMS running.
Only the modules you use
A clinic can run on OPD, booking and billing; a nursing home adds IPD, OT and pharmacy. You are not paying for departments you do not have.
One system instead of five
Separate software for front desk, lab, pharmacy and billing means separate licences and double entry. Aqua HIS puts every department on one record and one billing engine.
Devices you already own
It runs in a web browser on desktops, laptops, tablets and phones — no special terminals.
Setup done by our team
We configure your consultants, services and rates, wards, lab tests and pharmacy items, and train each department, so go-live does not depend on hiring consultants.
Cloud HMS vs on-premise: the cost difference
| Typical on-premise HMS | Aqua HIS (cloud) | |
|---|---|---|
| Server and hardware | Bought and replaced by the hospital | None at the hospital |
| Backups | Managed by hospital staff | Handled centrally |
| IT staff | Usually needed on site | Not needed for the HMS |
| Updates | Upgrade projects, often chargeable | Rolled out centrally |
| Access | Hospital network only | Any browser, any device, with role-based access |
| Adding a department or branch | New licences and installation | Switch on the module or add a facility |
Start small, grow without switching systems
Part of the platform for every hospital
- Role-based access for every user
- Complete audit trail of every change
- English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu
- TPA, insurance and corporate billing
- GST on pharmacy purchases and sales
- Works on desktop, tablet and phone
Frequently asked questions
What is an HMS?
An HMS (hospital management system) is software that runs a hospital’s day-to-day work — registration, OPD and IPD, lab and radiology, pharmacy, billing and reports — on one shared patient record. Aqua HIS is an HMS built for small and medium hospitals.
How much does hospital management software cost in India?
It depends on the modules, number of users and number of facilities, and on-premise systems add server, backup and IT staff costs on top of the licence. Aqua HIS is priced by the modules and facilities you use; send an enquiry for a quote for your hospital.
Why is Aqua HIS more affordable than on-premise hospital software?
Because the hospital does not buy or maintain a server, does not need IT staff to run backups and upgrades, and only pays for the modules it uses.
Can we start with just OPD and billing?
Yes. Many clinics and small hospitals start with OPD, billing and online booking, then switch on IPD, lab, pharmacy and other modules later without changing systems.
Do we need to buy new computers?
No special hardware is needed. Aqua HIS runs in a modern web browser on the desktops, laptops, tablets and phones you already have.
Who sets up the system and trains our staff?
The Aqua HIS team configures your masters and tariffs and trains each department before go-live.
Available across India
Get a quote for your hospital
Tell us your hospital type, beds and the departments you run, and we will send pricing for exactly those modules.