# Definitive Healthcare alternative for smaller healthcare vendors

> For smaller healthcare vendors, Zalwin's NPIPulse, ClinicsExpandingPulse, FDAPulse cover healthcare provider data with 13,931 live public records, a free preview without an account, paid plans from $4.99, and API and MCP access. Sources are public; Definitive Healthcare is a separate product we are not affiliated with.

| What you need | Zalwin | Definitive Healthcare |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | smaller healthcare vendors | Check Definitive Healthcare's site |
| Free preview | Yes, no account needed | Check Definitive Healthcare's site |
| Starting price | $4.99 (published on each product page) | Check Definitive Healthcare's site |
| Data sources | CMS NPI Registry; CMS NPI Registry (organizations only); openFDA | Check Definitive Healthcare's site |
| Records available now | 13,931 | Check Definitive Healthcare's site |
| API and AI-agent (MCP) access | Yes: REST API and MCP tools | Check Definitive Healthcare's site |
| Update cadence | NPIPulse: refreshed 2026-11-03; ClinicsExpandingPulse: refreshed 2026-11-03; FDAPulse: refreshed 2026-11-04 | Check Definitive Healthcare's site |

- [NPIPulse](https://zalwin.com/v/npipulse): Registered group practices and clinics by specialty and state
- [ClinicsExpandingPulse](https://zalwin.com/v/clinicsexpandingpulse): Newly registered group medical, dental and med-spa clinics, scored for growth
- [FDAPulse](https://zalwin.com/v/fdapulse): 510(k) clearances and device recalls by specialty

**Is Zalwin affiliated with Definitive Healthcare?** No. Definitive Healthcare is a trademark of its owner. This page describes Zalwin's tools; for Definitive Healthcare's current features and pricing, see its own site.

**What does it cost?** NPIPulse from $4.99; ClinicsExpandingPulse from $4.99; FDAPulse from $4.99. Every tool has a free preview.

**Where does the data come from?** CMS NPI Registry; CMS NPI Registry (organizations only); openFDA. Public sources only; company-level records.

_Definitive Healthcare is a trademark of its owner; Zalwin is not affiliated with it._