Rx30 by Transaction Data Systems (now RedSail Technologies) is a well-established pharmacy platform with extensive integrations. This comparison examines how PharmaPOS stacks up against Rx30 for modern pharmacy needs.
Quick Comparison
| Factor | PharmaPOS | Rx30 | |--------|-----------|------| | Pricing | One-Time License | Monthly Subscription | | 5-Year Cost | ~$500 | ~$60,000+ | | Offline Mode | Full | Limited | | Integrations | 50+ | 80+ | | International | Yes | No (US/Canada) | | Implementation | Days | Weeks-Months | | Complexity | Moderate | High |
Pricing Comparison
PharmaPOS
- Model: One-time license
- Starting: $299
- Updates: Free lifetime
- 5-Year TCO: ~$500
Rx30
- Model: Monthly subscription + transaction fees
- Typical: $500-1,500/month
- Transaction fees: Additional costs
- 5-Year TCO: ~$60,000+
Savings with PharmaPOS: ~$59,500 over 5 years
Feature Comparison
| Feature | PharmaPOS | Rx30 | |---------|-----------|------| | Prescription Processing | Yes | Yes | | POS System | Yes | Yes | | Inventory Management | Yes | Yes | | E-Prescribing | Yes | Yes | | Clinical Alerts | Yes | Yes | | Offline Mode | Full | Limited | | Mobile Money | Yes | No | | International | Yes | No | | Integrations | 50+ | 80+ |
Key Differences
Complexity
Rx30: Powerful but complex system designed for high-volume US pharmacies with extensive automation needs.
PharmaPOS: Streamlined design that delivers power without overwhelming complexity.
Verdict: PharmaPOS for most pharmacies; Rx30 for high-volume US pharmacies needing extensive integrations.
Implementation
| Factor | PharmaPOS | Rx30 | |--------|-----------|------| | Timeline | 2-5 days | 4-12 weeks | | Training | 2-4 hours | 1-2 weeks | | Complexity | Low | High |
Verdict: PharmaPOS wins - faster implementation, less disruption.
Market Focus
Rx30: North American market only (US, Canada)
PharmaPOS: Global availability with 50+ country support
Verdict: PharmaPOS wins for international; Rx30 for US/Canada only.
Choose PharmaPOS If:
- Budget is important
- You need quick implementation
- You operate internationally
- You need offline capability
- You prefer simpler systems
- You want one-time pricing
Choose Rx30 If:
- You're a high-volume US pharmacy
- You need 80+ integrations
- You have complex automation
- IT resources are available
- Budget is not primary concern
Conclusion
For most pharmacies, PharmaPOS offers the right balance of features and value. Rx30's complexity and cost make sense only for high-volume US pharmacies with specific integration needs.
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