Head-to-head
Heidi Health 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.
Heidi Health
TestedBest for clinicians who want the broadest template library in the field, a real free plan and global reach
The broadest-reach ambient scribe in the field — 110 languages across 116 countries, 2M+ consults/week, the best community-shared template system in the category, plus a separate clinical Q&A surface (Heidi Evidence).
From Free / from $150/mo
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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)
Read the full reviewSide by side
| Dimension | Heidi Health | Stenoly |
|---|---|---|
| Score type | Hands-on tested | Hands-on tested |
| Editorial score | 8.0 | 8.9 |
| Starting price | Free / from $150/mo | From €159/mo (or €1,548/yr) |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Free trial | 14-day Pro trial | 14-day free trial (no card) |
| HIPAA | Yes | Yes |
| SOC 2 | Yes | Not disclosed |
| GDPR | Yes | Yes |
| Avoids training on your data | Yes (states it does not) | Yes (states it does not) |
| Data residency | Localized to the region of collection | EEA hosting |
| Named EHR integrations | 2 | 1 |
| Ambient notes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes (110+) | 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 Heidi Health when…
- Built for clinicians who want the broadest template library in the field, a real free plan and global reach
- Free tier: Heidi Health (Yes) vs Stenoly (No)
- SOC 2: Heidi Health (Yes) vs Stenoly (Not disclosed)
- Named EHR integrations: Heidi Health (2) 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 Heidi Health (8.0)
Pros & cons
Heidi Health
Pros
- Best-in-class template system — the Template Community lets verified clinicians publish and share templates; thousands of community-built Notes, Forms and Documents
- 110 supported languages across 116 countries — broadest reach in the field
- Real, usable free plan (not a 7-day teaser)
- Heidi Evidence — separate clinical Q&A surface with sourced citations for between-patient lookups
Watch-outs
- Note quality below the precision-focused leaders in our hands-on testing for dense specialist consultations
- Free plan capped at 10 "Pro Actions" per month — custom templates, Ask Heidi and document generation lock after the cap until the next cycle
- 2026 price increase from ~$90/mo to $150/mo billed annually
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, Heidi Health or Stenoly?
Stenoly edges it on our editorial score (8.9 vs 8.0), but "better" depends on your jurisdiction, EHR and budget — see the side-by-side below.
Is Heidi Health HIPAA compliant?
Yes — Heidi Health states HIPAA compliance.
Is Stenoly HIPAA compliant?
Yes — Stenoly states HIPAA compliance.
What's the price difference between Heidi Health and Stenoly?
Heidi Health starts at Free / from $150/mo; Stenoly starts at From €159/mo (or €1,548/yr). Pricing is as of 2026-05-20 — always confirm current figures with the vendor.
