Head-to-head
Abridge vs Augmedix
A side-by-side, source-cited comparison. Clinical precision and note quality come from our hands-on testing; pricing, integrations and compliance from sourced facts. See how we score.
Abridge
TestedBest for us health systems and academic medical centers that want the deepest epic embed and an enterprise-grade procurement path
The US enterprise ambient-scribe front-runner — $5.3B valuation, 200+ health systems, the deepest Epic embed in the category and a real beyond-documentation roadmap (RCM, prior-auth).
From Contact sales
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Augmedix
ProvisionalBest for enterprise health systems and large provider groups that want a long-operating ambient stack with hitrust + broad us ehr coverage
Long-running ambient documentation suite, now a Commure company — HITRUST-certified, broad US enterprise EHR coverage and a flagship Augmedix Go offering.
From Contact sales
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| Dimension | Abridge | Augmedix |
|---|---|---|
| Score type | Hands-on tested | Provisional |
| Editorial score | 7.6 | 4.8 |
| Starting price | Contact sales | Contact sales |
| Free tier | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| HIPAA | Yes | Yes |
| SOC 2 | Yes | Not disclosed |
| GDPR | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Avoids training on your data | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Data residency | United States (cloud) | Not publicly specified |
| Named EHR integrations | 7 | 7 |
| Ambient notes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes (28+) | Not disclosed |
Bold values flag where one tool has a public advantage in our sourced data. “Not disclosed” never counts as a no.
When to pick which
Pick Abridge when…
- Built for us health systems and academic medical centers that want the deepest epic embed and an enterprise-grade procurement path
- Score type: Abridge (Hands-on tested) vs Augmedix (Provisional)
- Editorial score: Abridge (7.6) vs Augmedix (4.8)
- SOC 2: Abridge (Yes) vs Augmedix (Not disclosed)
- Multi-language: Abridge (Yes (28+)) vs Augmedix (Not disclosed)
Pick Augmedix when…
- Built for enterprise health systems and large provider groups that want a long-operating ambient stack with hitrust + broad us ehr coverage
Pros & cons
Abridge
Pros
- Deepest Epic embed in the category — Haiku to Hyperdrive, scribe-inside-Epic
- 200+ US health systems including Kaiser Permanente, UPMC, Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, Duke Health, Mount Sinai
- Revenue-cycle module and prior-authorization automation — beyond pure documentation
- Auditable "Linked Evidence" trail
Watch-outs
- Enterprise sales-led only — no published pricing or self-serve trial
- Procurement model is overkill for solo and small-practice clinicians
- Compliance certifications aren't enumerated on the public marketing page
Augmedix
Pros
- Operating since 2013 — longest track record in the category
- HITRUST certified + HIPAA compliant — enterprise-grade security posture
- Broad US enterprise EHR coverage: athenahealth, Epic, Oracle Cerner, MEDITECH, iKnowMed, eClinicalWorks, NextGen
- Customizable AI-automation + human-support tiers
Watch-outs
- Product roadmap overlaps Commure Scribe post-acquisition — clarify which product to buy if evaluating Commure
- Pricing not publicly disclosed
- Older Augmedix Assist / Live tier names no longer surfaced on the public site
FAQ
Which is better, Abridge or Augmedix?
Abridge edges it on our editorial score (7.6 vs 4.8), but "better" depends on your jurisdiction, EHR and budget — see the side-by-side below.
Is Abridge HIPAA compliant?
Yes — Abridge states HIPAA compliance.
Is Augmedix HIPAA compliant?
Yes — Augmedix states HIPAA compliance.
What's the price difference between Abridge and Augmedix?
Abridge starts at Contact sales; Augmedix starts at Contact sales. Pricing is as of 2026-05-20 — always confirm current figures with the vendor.
