Head-to-head
Microsoft Dragon Copilot 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.
Microsoft Dragon Copilot
TestedBest for large health systems already standardized on microsoft 365 and epic that want one-vendor procurement
Microsoft's unified ambient + dictation + knowledge-partner clinical AI — the lowest-friction option for health systems already standardized on the Microsoft stack.
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 | Microsoft Dragon Copilot | Stenoly |
|---|---|---|
| Score type | Hands-on tested | Hands-on tested |
| Editorial score | 6.3 | 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 | Yes (states it does not) | Yes (states it does not) |
| Data residency | Microsoft Azure (US) | EEA hosting |
| Named EHR integrations | 5 | 1 |
| Ambient notes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes | 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 Microsoft Dragon Copilot when…
- Built for large health systems already standardized on microsoft 365 and epic that want one-vendor procurement
- SOC 2: Microsoft Dragon Copilot (Yes) vs Stenoly (Not disclosed)
- Named EHR integrations: Microsoft Dragon Copilot (5) 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 Microsoft Dragon Copilot (6.3)
- Starting price: Stenoly (From €159/mo (or €1,548/yr)) vs Microsoft Dragon Copilot (Contact sales)
- Free trial: Stenoly (14-day free trial (no card)) vs Microsoft Dragon Copilot (No)
- GDPR: Stenoly (Yes) vs Microsoft Dragon Copilot (Not disclosed)
Pros & cons
Microsoft Dragon Copilot
Pros
- March 2025 unification: DAX Copilot (ambient) + Dragon Medical One (dictation) under one Dragon Copilot brand
- Third-party knowledge partners layered in: Elsevier, OpenEvidence, Wolters Kluwer UpToDate
- Deep Epic embed; nurse workflows via Epic Rover (launched December 2025); radiology via PowerScribe One
- Multi-role coverage: physicians, nurses, radiologists on the same product
Watch-outs
- Ambient note quality is a clear step behind the leading independents in our hands-on testing
- Multilingual depth lags Nabla and Heidi
- No published pricing — sales-led only, and reported rates are high vs the independents
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, Microsoft Dragon Copilot or Stenoly?
Stenoly edges it on our editorial score (8.9 vs 6.3), but "better" depends on your jurisdiction, EHR and budget — see the side-by-side below.
Is Microsoft Dragon Copilot HIPAA compliant?
Yes — Microsoft Dragon Copilot states HIPAA compliance.
Is Stenoly HIPAA compliant?
Yes — Stenoly states HIPAA compliance.
What's the price difference between Microsoft Dragon Copilot and Stenoly?
Microsoft Dragon Copilot 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.
