Head-to-head
Microsoft Dragon Copilot vs Sully.ai
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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Sully.ai
TestedBest for clinics that want automation across the front desk, exam room and back office — not just the note
A "team of AI employees" for healthcare — seven specialized agents (Scribe, Receptionist, Coder, Nurse Triage, Pharmacist, Consultant, Interpreter) on one stack, with the broadest published compliance posture in the field.
From $79/provider/mo
Read the full reviewSide by side
| Dimension | Microsoft Dragon Copilot | Sully.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Score type | Hands-on tested | Hands-on tested |
| Editorial score | 6.3 | 8.1 |
| Starting price | Contact sales | $79/provider/mo |
| Free tier | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| HIPAA | Yes | Yes |
| SOC 2 | Yes | Yes |
| GDPR | Not disclosed | Yes |
| Avoids training on your data | Yes (states it does not) | Not disclosed |
| Data residency | Microsoft Azure (US) | Not publicly disclosed |
| Named EHR integrations | 5 | 9 |
| Ambient notes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes | Yes |
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
- Avoids training on your data: Microsoft Dragon Copilot (Yes (states it does not)) vs Sully.ai (Not disclosed)
Pick Sully.ai when…
- Built for clinics that want automation across the front desk, exam room and back office — not just the note
- Editorial score: Sully.ai (8.1) vs Microsoft Dragon Copilot (6.3)
- Starting price: Sully.ai ($79/provider/mo) vs Microsoft Dragon Copilot (Contact sales)
- GDPR: Sully.ai (Yes) vs Microsoft Dragon Copilot (Not disclosed)
- Named EHR integrations: Sully.ai (9) vs Microsoft Dragon Copilot (5)
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
Sully.ai
Pros
- Multi-agent suite on one stack: Scribe + Receptionist + Medical Coder + Nurse Triage + Pharmacist + Consultant + Interpreter
- Broadest enumerated compliance list in our catalog: HIPAA + SOC 2 Type II + ISO 27001 + GDPR + PIPEDA + PDL
- Published per-provider pricing — $79/mo (Pro) and $99/mo (Premium)
- Broad EHR coverage: Epic, Cerner / Oracle Health, MEDITECH, Altera, MEDHOST, Veradigm, Allscripts, athenahealth + 50+ others
Watch-outs
- Multi-agent breadth is overkill if you only want a great scribe
- No published free tier or self-serve trial — demo-led onboarding only
- Data residency / hosting region isn't publicly disclosed
FAQ
Which is better, Microsoft Dragon Copilot or Sully.ai?
Sully.ai edges it on our editorial score (8.1 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 Sully.ai HIPAA compliant?
Yes — Sully.ai states HIPAA compliance.
What's the price difference between Microsoft Dragon Copilot and Sully.ai?
Microsoft Dragon Copilot starts at Contact sales; Sully.ai starts at $79/provider/mo. Pricing is as of 2026-05-20 — always confirm current figures with the vendor.
