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AI medical scribes, reviewed by a physician.
Notes, charting and documentation tools tested on realistic clinical scenarios — with honest verdicts, real pricing and privacy checked.
Status: shortlist researched from each vendor’s own information, prices checked 17 Oct 2026. Hands-on tests and scores are in progress — no tool is ranked until it has been tested and checked by our Chief Medical Editor.
The shortlist
Eight AI scribes doctors in the US, UK, Canada and Australia ask about most. Prices change often; always confirm on the vendor’s site before you buy.
| Tool | Built for | Main markets | Pricing | Our status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freed | Solo clinicians and small practices | US | From US$39/mo (40 notes, billed annually); 7-day free trial | Researched |
| Heidi | Individual clinicians to large teams | US, UK, Canada, Australia | Free plan; paid plans with 14-day trial (see site) | Researched |
| Lyrebird Health | GPs and clinics | Australia, expanding to UK | Free plan; Pro from A$160/mo billed annually (ex GST) | Researched |
| Tali | Family doctors and clinics | Canada, US | Free plan (5 notes/mo); paid plans in CA$ (see site) | Researched |
| Nabla | Clinicians and health systems | US, Europe | Trial, then paid; group pricing on request | Researched |
| Microsoft Dragon Copilot | Hospitals and large groups | US, UK, Canada, Europe | Per-user licence via Microsoft partners; quote | Researched |
| Abridge | Health systems | US | Enterprise; quote | Researched |
| Suki | Health systems and groups | US | Enterprise; quote | Researched |
How to choose in five questions
- Does it work with your EHR? Copy-and-paste is fine for a solo practice. Groups usually need notes written straight into the record.
- Is it built for your specialty? Check the templates for your note types — a psychiatry intake and an orthopaedic follow-up need very different structure.
- Where does patient data go? In the US, ask for a signed BAA (HIPAA). In the UK, check UK GDPR and NHS requirements. In Canada, provincial privacy law (such as PHIPA in Ontario). In Australia, the Privacy Act.
- How much editing does each note need? A scribe only saves time if you trust the draft. Test it on your own real-world consultations during the free trial.
- What does it really cost? Look for note caps, annual-only prices and per-encounter fees — not just the headline monthly price.
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