SoftDicom vs Hospital PACS System
Why Physicians Need Personal DICOM Storage with Viewers Rather Than Relying on Hospital Imaging Systems
Your Phone Remembers Every Moment.
Does Your Career?
You have thousands of photos on your phone—birthdays, vacations, everyday moments. But what about that complex bifurcation lesion you treated last month? The challenging case that taught you something new? The perfect result you'd love to share at the next conference?
Where are those cases now?
Buried in the hospital PACS. Inaccessible when you need them. Lost when you change institutions.Gone forever after just 4-6 months because your cath lab doesn't store old cases on the console.
Your clinical expertise deserves the same care you give your memories.
Every challenging case is a lesson learned. Every successful intervention is proof of your skill. Every interesting finding is a teaching opportunity. These aren't just images—they're your professional legacy.
It's time to own your cases, not just view them.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | SoftDicom | Hospital PACS |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 0 seconds | Weeks to months |
| Cost | $799 one-time | $50K - $500K + annual fees |
| IT Support Required | None | Dedicated IT team |
| Portability | Carry in pocket | Fixed workstation |
| Personal Case Storage | Yes - your device | No - hospital owns data |
| Works Offline | Yes | Requires network |
| Access Outside Hospital | Anywhere | Only in hospital |
| Training Required | None | Extensive |
Key Differences Explained
✓ SoftDicom - Personal PACS
- • Plug-and-play: Works instantly on any computer
- • Your data: Store your interesting cases privately
- • Portable: Carry 2TB of cases in your pocket
- • No network: Access cases anywhere, anytime
- • No IT hassle: Zero installation or configuration
- • Affordable: One-time cost, no subscriptions
- • Teaching ready: Present cases at conferences
- • Multi-location: Use across different hospitals
✗ Hospital PACS System
- • Complex setup: Requires IT infrastructure
- • Hospital owns data: Can't take cases with you
- • Fixed location: Only works at hospital workstations
- • Network dependent: Fails when network is down
- • IT support needed: Constant maintenance required
- • Expensive: Lakhs upfront + annual maintenance
- • Access restrictions: Can't share cases easily
- • Single location: Tied to one hospital system
When You Need SoftDicom
Teaching & Conferences
Present your interesting cases at medical conferences without depending on hospital PACS access
Multi-Hospital Practice
Work across multiple hospitals? Carry your reference cases with you everywhere
Personal Case Library
Build your own collection of challenging cases for learning and reference
Home Consultations
Review urgent cases from home without VPN or hospital network access
Research & Publications
Store and analyze cases for research papers and publications
Bedside Reviews
Show previous cases to patients and families during consultations
Cost Comparison
SoftDicom Personal PACS
One-time payment • No hidden costs
- ✓ Complete hardware + software
- ✓ 480GB - 2TB storage options
- ✓ Lifetime license
- ✓ Free software updates
- ✓ 1-5 year warranty
- ✓ No annual fees
- ✓ No per-user charges
Hospital PACS System
Initial cost + ongoing expenses
- • Server hardware: $10K-$50K
- • Software licenses: $30K-$100K
- • Installation: $10K-$30K
- • Annual maintenance: $10K-$50K/year
- • IT staff salaries: $60K-$120K/year
- • Network infrastructure: $10K-$25K
- • Training costs: $5K-$15K
- • Upgrades: $20K-$50K every 3-5 years
SoftDicom costs 99% less than enterprise PACS systems
Real-World Scenarios
Interventional Cardiologist at Multiple Facilities
❌ Problem with Hospital PACS:
Dr. Johnson works at 3 different medical centers. Each has its own PACS system. He can't access his interesting cases across locations.
✓ Solution with SoftDicom:
With SoftDicom, Dr. Johnson stores his best angiography cases on his personal device. He carries 500+ cases in his pocket and accesses them at any facility, during conferences, or at home.
Teaching Hospital Faculty
❌ Problem with Hospital PACS:
Dr. Martinez wants to present rare cases at a national conference. Hospital PACS doesn't allow easy export, and IT approval takes weeks.
✓ Solution with SoftDicom:
Dr. Martinez maintains his teaching library on SoftDicom. He plugs it into the conference laptop and presents his cases instantly - no IT approval, no network dependency.
Private Practice Radiologist
❌ Problem with Hospital PACS:
Dr. Chen reviews urgent cases from home. Hospital VPN is slow and unreliable. He can't access PACS when network is down.
✓ Solution with SoftDicom:
Dr. Chen copies urgent cases to SoftDicom before leaving the hospital. He reviews them at home on his laptop - no VPN, no network, no delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can SoftDicom replace hospital PACS?
No. SoftDicom is a personal PACS for physicians to store their interesting cases. Hospital PACS is for institutional archival of all patient studies. They serve different purposes and complement each other.
Is SoftDicom DICOM compliant?
Yes. SoftDicom is fully DICOM compliant and works with all imaging modalities including CT, MRI, angiography, and ultrasound.
Can I export cases from hospital PACS to SoftDicom?
Yes. You can export DICOM files from your hospital PACS and import them into SoftDicom for personal reference and teaching.
Does SoftDicom work without internet?
Yes. SoftDicom works completely offline. All data is stored locally on the device. No internet or network required.
Can multiple doctors share one SoftDicom device?
Yes. SoftDicom supports multiple user accounts. However, each physician typically prefers their own device for personal case management.
Own Your Medical Imaging Data
Don't depend on hospital PACS for your personal case library. Get SoftDicom today.