Runbeam vs InterSystems HealthShare
Comparing an interoperability platform suite with Runbeam's distributed proxy architecture for secure data exchange
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Runbeam | InterSystems HealthShare |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Distributed gateways and federated connectivity | Enterprise healthcare interoperability programmes |
| Architecture | Distributed proxies + centralised orchestration | Platform suite architecture (deployment-dependent) |
| HL7 v2 | Coming soon | Common in healthcare integration programmes (capabilities vary by deployment) |
| FHIR | ✓ Supported | ✓ Strong native support |
| DICOM | ✓ Supported | ✓ Supported |
| Protocol transforms | ✓ Native (e.g. FHIR ↔ DICOM) | Supported (native) |
| Cross-site connectivity | ✓ JWT-based Data Mesh authentication | Typically addressed through platform deployment and external networking controls |
| Federated data meshes | ✓ Supported | Not supported |
| HTTP/3 (QUIC) | ✓ Supported (HTTP/3 + TLS 1.3) | Unknown/varies |
| Programme governance | Gateway and pipeline governance focus | Platform governance patterns (varies by deployment) |
Choose Runbeam For
Federated Data Mesh for partner and cross-team access
Runbeam is designed to connect organisations with authenticated ingress/egress policies.
- JWT-based mutual authentication
- Federated topologies
- Explicit routing policies
Distributed deployment model
Deploy gateways close to source systems and control how data moves between environments.
- Behind-the-firewall deployments
- Explicit egress control
- Works across multiple environments
Choose InterSystems HealthShare For
Enterprise interoperability programmes
If you want a broader healthcare interoperability platform suite and are investing in an enterprise programme.
- Platform suite approach
- Vendor-supported deployment models
- Often used in large healthcare organisations
Use Case Comparison
Cross-organisation data exchange
Multiple organisations need controlled access to shared integration endpoints with clear boundaries between environments.
Use Federated Data Mesh authentication and explicit ingress/egress definitions for each environment.
Implement integration and governance via platform deployment and supporting operational/network patterns.
Pricing Comparison
Runbeam
- Gateway runs in your infrastructure
- Commercial options for orchestration and management
InterSystems HealthShare
- Pricing varies by deployment scope
- Costs often depend on programme size and support
HealthShare is positioned as a broader interoperability platform suite; Runbeam focuses on distributed gateways and federated connectivity as code.
Need federated connectivity without broad network access?
Federated Data Mesh enables authenticated cross-organisation connectivity with explicit boundaries.