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Stenoly vs Heidi Health: Which AI Scribe is Right for You?
Both Stenoly and Heidi Health are top-tier AI medical scribes, but they serve different markets and have distinct strengths. Here's how they compare.
Overview
Stenoly
- Best for: Nordic and Swiss-German/French clinicians
- Editorial score: 8.9 / 10
- Languages: 53 consultation languages (UI in English, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Swiss German, Swiss French)
- Compliance: HIPAA + GDPR; EEA hosting; CE-marked EU MDR Class I; no training on customer data (SOC 2 not publicly enumerated)
Heidi Health
- Best for: Multi-specialty practices globally
- Editorial score: 8.0 / 10
- Languages: 110+
- Compliance: HIPAA, GDPR, regional residency
Key Differences
1. Geographic Focus
Stenoly is optimized for Nordic and Swiss markets:
- EEA hosting
- Direct EHR integration with Pridok (Norway); other EHRs handled by manual export
- Nordic + Swiss-German + Swiss-French UI; 53-language consultation support
- GDPR-by-design with EU MDR Class I medical-device status
Heidi Health serves a global market:
- Worldwide data compliance
- Integration with major international EHR systems
- Support for 200+ medical specialties
- 24/7 global support
2. Language Capabilities
Both go broad, with different priorities on UI vs consultation depth:
- Stenoly: 53 consultation languages (speech, notes and supporting documents). UI is localized in 6 — English, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Swiss German and Swiss French. Nordic + Swiss dialect handling is unusually thorough.
- Heidi Health: 110+ languages including rare dialects. Headline coverage is broader but per-dialect depth varies.
3. Pricing
Stenoly:
- 14-day free trial, no credit card
- Stenoly Pro Monthly: €159 / CHF 159 / 999 DKK / 1,499 SEK / 1,499 NOK per month
- Stenoly Pro Annual: €1,548 / CHF 1,548 / 9,588 DKK / 14,988 SEK / 14,988 NOK per year
Heidi Health:
- Free plan available
- Pro: ~US$150/clinician/month (billed annually)
- Enterprise custom
4. Feature Comparison
| Feature | Stenoly | Heidi Health |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time transcription | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOAP notes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom templates | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI clinical assessment | ✓ (optional, separated from note) | ✓ |
| Direct EHR integration | ✓ (Pridok, Norway) | ✓ (regional) |
| Mobile apps | Not publicly listed | iOS, Android |
| API access | Not publicly listed | ✓ |
| Free tier | 14-day trial only | Real free tier |
Who Should Choose Stenoly?
Choose Stenoly if you:
- Practice in Europe (especially Norway)
- Need GDPR compliance with EEA data storage
- Want AI clinical assessment features
- Prefer European customer support hours
Who Should Choose Heidi Health?
Choose Heidi Health if you:
- Need support for 200+ specialties
- Require extensive language options (110+)
- Want a free tier to test
- Need 24/7 support
- Require API access for custom integrations
The Verdict
Both are excellent choices. Your decision should be based on:
- Location: Europe → Stenoly; Global → Heidi Health
- Specialty: Niche specialty → Heidi Health
- Budget: Want free tier → Heidi Health
- Compliance: EEA data residency required → Stenoly
Try Both
Since Stenoly offers a 14-day trial and Heidi Health has a free tier, you can test both risk-free. We recommend:
- Start with the free/trial option
- Test with 5-10 real patient encounters
- Compare accuracy and ease of use
- Make your decision based on hands-on experience
See our full comparison chart for detailed feature breakdowns of all 8 AI scribe tools.