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AbridgeMost similar to Ambience Healthcare in what it does, its category and its price.
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Tandem HealthHas a free plan, rated 4.0 out of 5. Ambience Healthcare has none.
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Hippocratic AIRated 4.3 out of 5 in our review, against 4.4 for Ambience Healthcare.
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At a glance
Green means better than Ambience Healthcare, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ambience HealthcareBaseline | 4.4 | Not listed | No | Won a 5-year exclusive Cleveland Clinic contract after beating 4 rival ambient scribes head-to-head | |
| Abridge | 4.5+0.1 | Not listed | No | Deployed at 300+ health systems, now backed by a strategic investment from Eli Lilly | vs Ambience Healthcare |
 Regard | 4.1−0.3 | Not listed | No | Reviews the entire patient chart to surface diagnoses clinicians might otherwise miss | vs Ambience Healthcare |
 DeepScribe | 4.0−0.4 | Not listed | No | Ambient AI scribe that listens to patient visits and drafts specialty-specific clinical notes inside the EHR. | vs Ambience Healthcare |
 Suki AI | 4.2−0.2 | Not listed | No | A voice-first clinical assistant built by a former Google and Flipkart product chief | vs Ambience Healthcare |
| Hippocratic AI | 4.3−0.1 | Not listed | No | 115 million patient interactions with zero safety incidents, and it still won't diagnose | vs Ambience Healthcare |
| Tandem Health | 4.0−0.4 | $133/mo | YesAmbience Healthcare has none | Swedish AI medical scribe and prescription assistant that reached a $1B valuation from Northzone backing | vs Ambience Healthcare |
 SmarterDx | 4.2−0.2 | Not listed | No | Clinical AI that reviews complete patient records to capture documented care | vs Ambience Healthcare |
 S10.AI | 4.2−0.2 | Not listed | No | Ambient medical scribe with coding, plus an AI receptionist, across 100-plus EHRs. | vs Ambience Healthcare |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Ambience Healthcare.
Abridge
4.5Not listed
vs Ambience Healthcare+0.1
Deployed at 300+ health systems, now backed by a strategic investment from Eli Lilly.
- Ambient listening that turns patient-clinician conversations into structured notes
- Deployed at Mayo Clinic, Duke Health, Johns Hopkins, and 300+ health systems
- #1 Best in KLAS for Ambient AI in Revenue Cycle Management, two years running
Exceptional enterprise validation at some of the most prominent health systems
Enterprise pricing requires a sales conversation, no published self-serve rate
Regard
4.1Not listed
vs Ambience Healthcare−0.3
Reviews the entire patient chart to surface diagnoses clinicians might otherwise miss.
- Reviews the entire patient chart, not just a single conversation, for missed diagnoses
- Combines EHR chart data with physician-patient conversation data
- Surfaces conditions like malnutrition, sepsis risk, and undiagnosed hypertension
Full-chart review catches diagnostic gaps a single conversation-based tool would miss
Enterprise quote-based pricing requires a sales conversation, no published rates
DeepScribe
4.0Not listed
vs Ambience Healthcare−0.4
Ambient AI scribe that listens to patient visits and drafts specialty-specific clinical notes inside the EHR.
- 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
Specialty-specific templates reduce editing compared to generic transcription tools
No published pricing; every quote requires a demo and sales cycle
Suki AI
4.2Not listed
vs Ambience Healthcare−0.2
A voice-first clinical assistant built by a former Google and Flipkart product chief.
- Voice-first AI assistant for documentation, coding, and clinical Q&A
- Works across multiple electronic health record systems, not locked to one EHR
- $165M raised total, including a $70M round in October 2024
Voice-command interaction gives clinicians more direct control than passive listening alone
Enterprise pricing requires a sales conversation, no published self-serve rate
Hippocratic AI
4.3Not listed
vs Ambience Healthcare−0.1
115 million patient interactions with zero safety incidents, and it still won't diagnose.
- Patient-facing AI agents for pre-visit intake, follow-up, and check-ins
- Deliberately restricted from prescribing or diagnosing by design
- 115 million-plus clinical patient interactions with no reported safety issues
Non-diagnostic scope reduces liability risk compared to diagnostic AI agents
Enterprise pricing requires a sales conversation, no published self-serve rate
Tandem Health
4.0$133/mo
vs Ambience Healthcare−0.4Free plan
Swedish AI medical scribe and prescription assistant that reached a $1B valuation from Northzone backing.
- AI medical scribe that handles clinical documentation during patient visits
- AI-assisted prescription workflow support for physicians
- Free trial available before subscription pricing begins
Free trial lets a practice test real documentation-time savings before committing
Primarily built around European healthcare workflows and regulatory context
SmarterDx
4.2Not listed
vs Ambience Healthcare−0.2
Clinical AI that reviews complete patient records to capture documented care.
- Review of the complete record for every encounter
- Identification of documented but uncaptured care
- Evidence links from each finding to source documentation
Reviews every chart rather than a triaged sample
Billing-adjacent output demands a compliance review before rollout
S10.AI
4.2Not listed
vs Ambience Healthcare−0.2
Ambient medical scribe with coding, plus an AI receptionist, across 100-plus EHRs.
- CRUSH ambient scribe with ICD-10 and CPT coding
- BRAVO AI receptionist for scheduling and refills
- SHINE note auditing for quality and missed revenue
Works with existing EHRs, the usual blocker for adoption
No published pricing, only a claimed annual saving
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Ambience Healthcare free?
Ambience Healthcare does not list a free plan. Check its pricing page for current plans.
What is the best free alternative to Ambience Healthcare?
Tandem Health is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.0 out of 5).
What is the cheapest alternative to Ambience Healthcare?
Among paid plans, Tandem Health has the lowest starting price (from $133/mo). If you need it free, start with Tandem Health.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.