Head-to-head
Bola AI 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.
Bola AI
ProvisionalBest for us dental practices that want voice-driven charting and notes inside their existing dental pms
Dentistry-specialist voice AI — hands-free perio and restorative charting plus an ambient dental scribe inside the practice-management system. 10,000+ dentists and hygienists on the platform.
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 | Bola AI | Stenoly |
|---|---|---|
| Score type | Provisional | Hands-on tested |
| Editorial score | 4.8 | 8.9 |
| Starting price | Contact sales | From €159/mo (or €1,548/yr) |
| Free tier | Not disclosed | No |
| Free trial | No | 14-day free trial (no card) |
| HIPAA | Yes | Yes |
| SOC 2 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| GDPR | Not disclosed | Yes |
| Avoids training on your data | Not disclosed | Yes (states it does not) |
| Data residency | United States | EEA hosting |
| Named EHR integrations | 6 | 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 Bola AI when…
- Built for us dental practices that want voice-driven charting and notes inside their existing dental pms
- Free tier: Bola AI (Not disclosed) vs Stenoly (No)
- Named EHR integrations: Bola AI (6) 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 Bola AI (Provisional)
- Editorial score: Stenoly (8.9) vs Bola AI (4.8)
- Starting price: Stenoly (From €159/mo (or €1,548/yr)) vs Bola AI (Contact sales)
- Free trial: Stenoly (14-day free trial (no card)) vs Bola AI (No)
- GDPR: Stenoly (Yes) vs Bola AI (Not disclosed)
- Avoids training on your data: Stenoly (Yes (states it does not)) vs Bola AI (Not disclosed)
- Multi-language: Stenoly (Yes (53+)) vs Bola AI (Not disclosed)
Pros & cons
Bola AI
Pros
- Dentistry-specialist — built for perio + restorative charting inside the PMS
- Full US dental-PMS coverage: Eaglesoft, Curve Dental, Dentrix, Fuse, Dentrix Ascend, Open Dental
- 10,000+ dentists and hygienists on the platform
- HIPAA compliant with BAA
Watch-outs
- US-only — no EU or non-English-market availability
- SOC 2 / GDPR / data residency not enumerated
- Training-on-customer-data position not publicly stated
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, Bola AI or Stenoly?
Stenoly edges it on our editorial score (8.9 vs 4.8), but "better" depends on your jurisdiction, EHR and budget — see the side-by-side below.
Is Bola AI HIPAA compliant?
Yes — Bola AI states HIPAA compliance.
Is Stenoly HIPAA compliant?
Yes — Stenoly states HIPAA compliance.
What's the price difference between Bola AI and Stenoly?
Bola AI 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.
