Head-to-head
Medbric 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.
Medbric
ProvisionalBest for norwegian gps, specialists, hospitals and municipal healthcare that need direct write-back into norwegian epj systems
Research-anchored Nordic AI scribe built with NTNU and NorwAI — backed by Innovasjon Norge + Norges Forskningsråd, with direct EPJ write-back into Norwegian journal systems.
From NOK 849/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)
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| Dimension | Medbric | Stenoly |
|---|---|---|
| Score type | Provisional | Hands-on tested |
| Editorial score | 4.1 | 8.9 |
| Starting price | NOK 849/mo | From €159/mo (or €1,548/yr) |
| Free tier | No | No |
| Free trial | 14-day trial | 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 | Norway | EEA hosting |
| Named EHR integrations | 3 | 1 |
| Ambient notes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes (1+) | 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 Medbric when…
- Built for norwegian gps, specialists, hospitals and municipal healthcare that need direct write-back into norwegian epj systems
- Named EHR integrations: Medbric (3) 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 Medbric (Provisional)
- Editorial score: Stenoly (8.9) vs Medbric (4.1)
- HIPAA: Stenoly (Yes) vs Medbric (Not disclosed)
- Avoids training on your data: Stenoly (Yes (states it does not)) vs Medbric (Not disclosed)
- Multi-language: Stenoly (Yes (53+)) vs Medbric (Yes (1+))
Pros & cons
Medbric
Pros
- Built with 4 years of NTNU + NorwAI research collaboration
- Backed by Innovasjon Norge + Norges Forskningsråd (Norway's national research council)
- Selected as national supplier for Norwegian specialist health services
- Direct EPJ write-back into three Norwegian EHRs: Pridok EPJ, Webmed and EG Infodoc
Watch-outs
- Norwegian-only language coverage
- Compliance certifications beyond GDPR not enumerated on the public site
- No published security or trust page
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, Medbric or Stenoly?
Stenoly edges it on our editorial score (8.9 vs 4.1), but "better" depends on your jurisdiction, EHR and budget — see the side-by-side below.
Is Medbric HIPAA compliant?
Medbric 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 Medbric and Stenoly?
Medbric starts at NOK 849/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.
