Horos - Software

| Feature | | Horos MD (Paid) | OsiriX (Proprietary) | RadiAnt (Windows) | 3D Slicer (Free/Cross-platform) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Platform | macOS only | macOS only | macOS only | Windows only | Win/Mac/Linux | | Price | Free | ~$500-1,500 | $600-5,000+ | $199+ | Free | | FDA 510(k) Cleared | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | | 3D Volume Rendering | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited | Advanced | | PACS Connectivity | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Via plugins | | Anonymization | Built-in | Built-in | Paid add-on | External scripts | Built-in | | Plugin Support | Free plugins | Free + commercial | Extensive (pay) | No | Python-based |

(Optional) Configure DICOM nodes to connect to your hospital or lab PACS. horos software

Born as a continuous evolution of OsiriX (one of the most popular DICOM viewers), Horos was created to provide a fully compliant, open-source solution under the LGPL license. For radiologists, veterinarians, researchers, and even medical students, Horos software offers a powerful, NIH-funded alternative to expensive imaging suites. | Feature | | Horos MD (Paid) |

A: The free version is not FDA-cleared. In the US, you must use Horos MD for primary diagnosis. For research, education, or veterinary use, the free version is fine. A: The free version is not FDA-cleared

Introduction: What is Horos Software? In the rapidly evolving world of medical imaging, the ability to view, analyze, and share DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) files efficiently is paramount. While many proprietary solutions exist, they often come with hefty price tags, restrictive licensing, or hardware limitations. Enter Horos software —a free, open-source medical image viewer specifically designed for macOS.

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