Head-to-head
Stenoly vs Upheal
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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Upheal
ProvisionalBest for therapists, counselors and behavioral-health practices that want an all-in-one ai-native ehr with a real free tier and usage-capped pricing
AI-native EHR for therapists — broadest behavioral-health compliance posture in the field (HIPAA + SOC 2 Type II + PHIPA + PIPEDA + GDPR), a real usage-capped pricing model, and deep practice-management EHR integrations.
From Free / $1 per session (capped $69/mo)
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| Dimension | Stenoly | Upheal |
|---|---|---|
| Score type | Hands-on tested | Provisional |
| Editorial score | 8.9 | 5.8 |
| Starting price | From €159/mo (or €1,548/yr) | Free / $1 per session (capped $69/mo) |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial (no card) | 30-day full trial |
| HIPAA | Yes | Yes |
| SOC 2 | Not disclosed | Yes |
| GDPR | Yes | Yes |
| Avoids training on your data | Yes (states it does not) | Not disclosed |
| Data residency | EEA hosting | US (EU region available) |
| Named EHR integrations | 1 | 6 |
| 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 Upheal (Provisional)
- Editorial score: Stenoly (8.9) vs Upheal (5.8)
- Avoids training on your data: Stenoly (Yes (states it does not)) vs Upheal (Not disclosed)
- Multi-language: Stenoly (Yes (53+)) vs Upheal (Not disclosed)
Pick Upheal when…
- Built for therapists, counselors and behavioral-health practices that want an all-in-one ai-native ehr with a real free tier and usage-capped pricing
- Free tier: Upheal (Yes) vs Stenoly (No)
- SOC 2: Upheal (Yes) vs Stenoly (Not disclosed)
- Named EHR integrations: Upheal (6) vs Stenoly (1)
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
Upheal
Pros
- Real free tier — unlimited AI notes + HIPAA-compliant telehealth
- Usage-capped pricing: $1/session capped at $69/mo per provider
- 30-day full trial of all clinical + practice features (no card required)
- HIPAA + SOC 2 Type II + PHIPA + PIPEDA + GDPR
Watch-outs
- Mental-health and behavioral-health only — not a fit for general medical practice
- Language support not publicly quantified
- Training-on-customer-data position not explicitly addressed
FAQ
Which is better, Stenoly or Upheal?
Stenoly edges it on our editorial score (8.9 vs 5.8), 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 Upheal HIPAA compliant?
Yes — Upheal states HIPAA compliance.
What's the price difference between Stenoly and Upheal?
Stenoly starts at From €159/mo (or €1,548/yr); Upheal starts at Free / $1 per session (capped $69/mo). Pricing is as of 2026-05-20 — always confirm current figures with the vendor.
