DeepScribe vs Heidi (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: DeepScribe does not list a price
Free plan
Heidi
Only Heidi has one
Higher rating
Heidi
4.0 against 4.3
Same job?
Yes
Both are Healthcare AI tools

Side by side

Compared on	DeepScribe	Heidi
Our rating	4.0	4.3Better
Starts at	Not listed	Free
Free plan	No	YesBetter
Category	Healthcare AI	Healthcare AI
Plans	See pricing	Free
Key features	Ambient listening that captures visits without a dedicated recording step Specialty-tuned note templates for fields like oncology and psychiatry Real-Time mode that drafts notes live during the patient conversation Deepening Epic EHR integration for in-workflow note delivery Large clinical documentation dataset used to tune output accuracy	Documentation drafted during the consultation Dictation that types into any application Templates for clinical note formats Support through to evidence and referrals Free tier for individual clinicians
Pros	Specialty-specific templates reduce editing compared to generic transcription tools Real-Time mode lets clinicians review notes before the visit even ends Epic integration keeps notes inside the existing EHR workflow	Free tier means a clinician can try it without procurement Dictation works across applications, not only its own editor Covers documentation through to the work that follows it
Cons	No published pricing; every quote requires a demo and sales cycle Estimated cost of $350 to $500 per provider per month puts it out of reach for solo practices No self-service signup, so smaller clinics face the same sales process as large systems	Every note still requires clinician review and sign-off Accuracy varies with accent, noise and specialty vocabulary Service-wide deployment needs privacy review beyond the individual
Company	DeepScribe, founded 2017	Heidi Health

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260813. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is DeepScribe better than Heidi?

In our reviews DeepScribe scores 4.0 and Heidi scores 4.3. The better pick depends on the job. DeepScribe: Ambient AI scribe that listens to patient visits and drafts specialty-specific clinical notes inside the EHR. Heidi: Clinical documentation assistant that drafts the note while the consultation happens.

Which is cheaper, DeepScribe or Heidi?

DeepScribe: see pricing. Heidi: free.

Do DeepScribe and Heidi have free plans?

Only Heidi has a free plan.

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