Head-to-head
Stenoly vs Tortus
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.
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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Tortus
ProvisionalBest for nhs trusts and uk gp practices that need a governance-ready scribe with explicit no-retention and no-training policies
UK NHS-native ambient scribe registered as a Class I medical device and DTAC-compliant — explicit "no model trained, no data retained" position and a published clinical-validation platform (CREOLA).
From Contact sales
Read the full reviewSide by side
| Dimension | Stenoly | Tortus |
|---|---|---|
| Score type | Hands-on tested | Provisional |
| Editorial score | 8.9 | 3.8 |
| Starting price | From €159/mo (or €1,548/yr) | Contact sales |
| Free tier | No | Not disclosed |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial (no card) | NHS pilots |
| HIPAA | Yes | Not disclosed |
| SOC 2 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| GDPR | Yes | Yes |
| Avoids training on your data | Yes (states it does not) | Yes (states it does not) |
| Data residency | EEA hosting | United Kingdom |
| Named EHR integrations | 1 | 1 |
| Ambient notes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes (53+) | Not disclosed |
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 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 Tortus (Provisional)
- Editorial score: Stenoly (8.9) vs Tortus (3.8)
- Starting price: Stenoly (From €159/mo (or €1,548/yr)) vs Tortus (Contact sales)
- HIPAA: Stenoly (Yes) vs Tortus (Not disclosed)
- Multi-language: Stenoly (Yes (53+)) vs Tortus (Not disclosed)
Pick Tortus when…
- Built for nhs trusts and uk gp practices that need a governance-ready scribe with explicit no-retention and no-training policies
- Free tier: Tortus (Not disclosed) vs Stenoly (No)
Pros & cons
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
Tortus
Pros
- Class I medical device + DTAC-compliant — NHS procurement-ready
- Explicit "no model trained, no data retained" position
- CREOLA clinical-validation platform with 100+ clinicians
- Named NHS customers: St George's, Royal Devon NHS Trust, London Ambulance Service, Great Ormond Street Hospital
Watch-outs
- UK-only — no public EU / Swiss / Danish availability
- Pricing not publicly disclosed
- EHR integration described as "EHR-integrated" — specific systems not publicly named
FAQ
Which is better, Stenoly or Tortus?
Stenoly edges it on our editorial score (8.9 vs 3.8), but "better" depends on your jurisdiction, EHR and budget — see the side-by-side below.
Is Stenoly HIPAA compliant?
Yes — Stenoly states HIPAA compliance.
Is Tortus HIPAA compliant?
Tortus does not publicly disclose HIPAA compliance — confirm directly before relying on it.
What's the price difference between Stenoly and Tortus?
Stenoly starts at From €159/mo (or €1,548/yr); Tortus starts at Contact sales. Pricing is as of 2026-05-20 — always confirm current figures with the vendor.
