Getting Started

Choose the path that’s right for you—from a quick demo to a full production deployment

What would you like to do?
Select an option below to get started quickly




Try the Demo
No installation required

Just curious? Explore OpenELIS Global instantly in your browser. Our live demo server lets you test features, navigate the interface, and see how it works—no setup needed.

✓ Perfect for:
Evaluating features, showing stakeholders, learning the interface



Launch Demo


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Docker Install
Quick local testing

Get OpenELIS running on your own machine in minutes. Docker provides the fastest path to a working local instance—ideal for testing, development, and technical evaluation.

✓ Perfect for:
Technical testing, development, integration work, proof of concept



Docker Quick Start


Requires: Docker & Docker Compose




Offline Installer
For production deployment

Deploy OpenELIS Global in environments with limited or no internet connectivity. Download everything you need as a complete package for air-gapped or offline installations.

✓ Perfect for:
Production deployments, air-gapped networks, limited internet sites



Download Installer


Includes: All Docker images & scripts

Not sure which to choose?
Compare your options at a glance

Demo
Docker
Installer

Time to start
Instant
5-10 min
30+ min

Internet required
Yes
For setup
No

Technical skill needed
None
Basic
Intermediate

Your own data
No
Yes
Yes

Production ready
No
Testing only
Yes

Best for
Exploration
Development
Deployment

Current Version: OpenELIS Global 3.0



Carbon Design System UI



FHIR R4 Interoperability



Enhanced Pathology Workflows



Reflex Test Rule Builder


View full release notes

Ready to Get Started?
Join hundreds of laboratories worldwide using OpenELIS Global to improve patient care

OpenELIS Global is stewarded by DIGI at the University of Washington