Rhapsody vs. Cloverleaf
A trusted, modern alternative to Cloverleaf – with best in KLAS® support and flexible deployment options built for healthcare integration at scale.
For decades, Cloverleaf has been a go-to engine for healthcare integration, particularly in large health systems. But today’s demands are different – between cloud migrations, and the need for modern and scalable solutions many teams are reevaluating their approach to integration. Rhapsody is the next logical step.
The Rhapsody platform is purpose-built for healthcare and meets your team where they are, combining flexible deployment, scalability, and expert support. Rhapsody is trusted by 1,700+ healthcare organizations, including top IDNs, public health agencies, and digital health innovators.
Rhapsody
✅ Automated tooling for fast migrations – to Rhapsody and the cloud
✅ Best in KLAS support with professional services and active user community
✅ Flexible deployment across cloud, hybrid, or on-prem
✅ Native HL7v2, FHIR, and API support with continuous innovation
✅ Transparent, fixed subscription pricing with no surprises
✅ Structured onboarding, training, and documentation
✅ Intuitive tools for developers and analysts with expert support
✅ Multi-tenant scale using Lockers or Containers to consolidate environments and reduce infrastructure and labor costs
✅ Enterprise-grade observability for full operational visibility
✅ Interface lifecycle management: sandbox testing, version control, staged deployment
Cloverleaf
❌ Long and tedious process for migrations to the cloud
❌ Insufficient support model for urgent needs
❌ Encourages cloud migration, often at higher cost
❌ Legacy integration engine with limited innovation and improvement
❌ Fees increase based on cores, usage, and deployment model. Expensive to scale; limited tooling means more staff time required
❌ Few formal training resources
❌ Requires team with specialized Tcl scripting experience; Hard to hire for with a steep learning curve
❌ Requires more cores and servers to scale, increasing cost and complexity
❌ Limited native visibility; relies on third-party tools
❌ Limited without 3rd-party tools
❌ No version control; live runtime testing only
After switching to Rhapsody, WVU Medicine reduced interface build time by 50%.
Make the move with confidence
Our Cloverleaf Migration Fast Track helps you evaluate, plan, and migrate with speed and peace of mind. Start with our complimentary Migration Assessment to define a tailored migration roadmap and identify opportunities to speed up the process with automation.
What’s included:
- Free architecture assessment using automated tooling for faster evaluation and turnaround
- Customized migration roadmap outlining timeline, priorities, and resourcing
- Automated interface conversion tools to translate Tcl and Xlate to Rhapsody, reducing manual work by up to 50%
- Preferred pricing on implementation services to help you speed up execution and control costs
Why Rhapsody is the right next step
Options for developers and analysts
User friendly and easy-to-learn experience for interface creation, including low-code options, supporting 40+ healthcare protocols, including FHIR, APIs, HL7, and X12.
Flexible deployment options
Rhapsody meets you where you are with deployment options on your infrastructure or in our cloud, with expert professional services support for every model.
Purpose-built onboarding and training
Structured onboarding programs reduce ramp time and give new users the confidence to build fast.
Support when and where you need it
Global 24/7 technical support, guided onboarding, and deep documentation built around real-world healthcare needs.
Scale with confidence
Rhapsody Lockers let you manage multiple facilities, tenants, or business units on a single instance without duplicating infrastructure or driving up costs.
Visibility and control, built in
Real-time observability, customizable alerts, and audit-ready logging give you full control—without bolt-on tools.
Built on a legacy, ready for what’s next
Cloverleaf has served the industry well. But as demands evolve, it’s showing its age. Hospitals and health systems report frustration with:
- Forced cloud migrations with unclear pricing
- Ongoing Tcl reliance creating staffing bottlenecks
- Support delays
- Licensing fees that escalate as infrastructure grows
- Limited monitoring and testing tools
Rhapsody modernizes your integration strategy with flexible deployment and proven service, making it easier to scale, adapt, and future-proof your environment.