Head-to-head
Anima 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.
Anima
ProvisionalBest for uk nhs primary-care networks, pcns and icbs that want scribe + coding + triage + messaging on one stack
UK integrated-care platform — "Annie" is the ambient scribe layer alongside automatic coding, triage and patient messaging — deployed across 600+ NHS practices serving 5M+ patients.
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 | Anima | Stenoly |
|---|---|---|
| Score type | Provisional | Hands-on tested |
| Editorial score | 4.5 | 8.9 |
| Starting price | Contact sales | From €159/mo (or €1,548/yr) |
| Free tier | Not disclosed | No |
| Free trial | Via practice onboarding | 14-day free trial (no card) |
| HIPAA | Not disclosed | Yes |
| SOC 2 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| GDPR | Yes | Yes |
| Avoids training on your data | Not disclosed | Yes (states it does not) |
| Data residency | United Kingdom | EEA hosting |
| Named EHR integrations | 4 | 1 |
| Ambient notes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Not disclosed | 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 Anima when…
- Built for uk nhs primary-care networks, pcns and icbs that want scribe + coding + triage + messaging on one stack
- Free tier: Anima (Not disclosed) vs Stenoly (No)
- Named EHR integrations: Anima (4) 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
- Score type: Stenoly (Hands-on tested) vs Anima (Provisional)
- Editorial score: Stenoly (8.9) vs Anima (4.5)
- Starting price: Stenoly (From €159/mo (or €1,548/yr)) vs Anima (Contact sales)
- HIPAA: Stenoly (Yes) vs Anima (Not disclosed)
- Avoids training on your data: Stenoly (Yes (states it does not)) vs Anima (Not disclosed)
- Multi-language: Stenoly (Yes (53+)) vs Anima (Not disclosed)
Pros & cons
Anima
Pros
- Deep EMIS + SystmOne write-back (the two dominant NHS GP systems)
- Combines ambient scribe with automatic clinical coding, triage and patient messaging
- 600+ NHS practices; 5M+ patients served
- GP Connect + PDS verification — proper NHS-native integration
Watch-outs
- UK NHS primary care only — no fit outside the British general-practice context
- Compliance certifications not enumerated on the public homepage
- Pricing onboarded via NHS practice contract rather than published
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, Anima or Stenoly?
Stenoly edges it on our editorial score (8.9 vs 4.5), but "better" depends on your jurisdiction, EHR and budget — see the side-by-side below.
Is Anima HIPAA compliant?
Anima does not publicly disclose HIPAA compliance — confirm directly before relying on it.
Is Stenoly HIPAA compliant?
Yes — Stenoly states HIPAA compliance.
What's the price difference between Anima and Stenoly?
Anima 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.
