Head-to-head
Abridge vs Stenoly
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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Stenoly
TestedBest for clinicians who want broad consultation-language coverage with a deep template library covering both clinical notes and correspondence
European ambient scribe with 53-language consultation support, a broad clinical-note and correspondence template library, and two-tier AI models (Stenoly Essential and Stenoly Precision) — HIPAA + GDPR + EU MDR Class I compliance.
From From €159/mo (or €1,548/yr)
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| Dimension | Abridge | Stenoly |
|---|---|---|
| Score type | Hands-on tested | Hands-on tested |
| Editorial score | 7.6 | 8.9 |
| Starting price | Contact sales | From €159/mo (or €1,548/yr) |
| Free tier | No | No |
| Free trial | No | 14-day free trial (no card) |
| HIPAA | Yes | Yes |
| SOC 2 | Yes | Not disclosed |
| GDPR | Not disclosed | Yes |
| Avoids training on your data | Not disclosed | Yes (states it does not) |
| Data residency | United States (cloud) | EEA hosting |
| Named EHR integrations | 7 | 1 |
| Ambient notes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes (28+) | Yes (53+) |
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
- SOC 2: Abridge (Yes) vs Stenoly (Not disclosed)
- Named EHR integrations: Abridge (7) vs Stenoly (1)
Pick Stenoly when…
- Built for clinicians who want broad consultation-language coverage with a deep template library covering both clinical notes and correspondence
- Editorial score: Stenoly (8.9) vs Abridge (7.6)
- Starting price: Stenoly (From €159/mo (or €1,548/yr)) vs Abridge (Contact sales)
- Free trial: Stenoly (14-day free trial (no card)) vs Abridge (No)
- GDPR: Stenoly (Yes) vs Abridge (Not disclosed)
- Avoids training on your data: Stenoly (Yes (states it does not)) vs Abridge (Not disclosed)
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
Stenoly
Pros
- 53-language consultation support (speech, notes and supporting documents) — broadest in the field
- HIPAA + GDPR + EU MDR Class I; EEA hosting; explicit no-training-on-customer-data position
- Broad cross-specialty template library — clinical notes (SOAP, DAP, ADHD assessment, physiotherapy and more, covering doctors, dentists, nurses, chiropractors, surgeons, psychologists) and correspondence (referral letters, insurance letters, patient communications, discharge summaries); fully customizable
- Two-tier AI: Stenoly Essential (default) + Stenoly Precision (higher-accuracy, paid users only)
Watch-outs
- Direct EHR integration list is narrower than the US-market leaders
- Independent international press coverage is still limited
FAQ
Which is better, Abridge or Stenoly?
Stenoly edges it on our editorial score (8.9 vs 7.6), 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 Stenoly HIPAA compliant?
Yes — Stenoly states HIPAA compliance.
What's the price difference between Abridge and Stenoly?
Abridge starts at Contact sales; Stenoly starts at From €159/mo (or €1,548/yr). Pricing is as of 2026-05-20 — always confirm current figures with the vendor.
