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FreedMost similar to BastionGPT in what it does, its category and its price.
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CarepatronHas a free plan, rated 4.4 out of 5. BastionGPT has none.
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UphealFrom $1/mo, against from $20/mo for BastionGPT.
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HeidiRated 4.3 out of 5 in our review, against 4.1 for BastionGPT.
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At a glance
Green means better than BastionGPT, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BastionGPTBaseline | 4.1 | $20/mo | No | HIPAA-compliant AI medical scribe and ChatGPT alternative built for healthcare documentation. | |
| Freed | 4.4+0.3 | $39/mo$19 more | No | AI medical scribe that turns patient visits into clinical notes without manual typing. | vs BastionGPT |
 Nabla | 4.2+0.1 | $119/mo$99 more | No | Processes 20 million-plus patient encounters yearly, priced below most US-based competitors | vs BastionGPT |
| Upheal | 4.2+0.1 | $1/mo$19 less | YesBastionGPT has none | AI-native EHR for therapists: notes in under a minute, plus scheduling, telehealth and billing. | vs BastionGPT |
| Carepatron | 4.4+0.3 | $11.5/mo$8.5 less | YesBastionGPT has none | A healthcare practice-management workspace with a built-in AI scribe that drafts clinical notes as a telehealth session ends. | vs BastionGPT |
 DeepScribe | 4.0−0.1 | Not listed | No | Ambient AI scribe that listens to patient visits and drafts specialty-specific clinical notes inside the EHR. | vs BastionGPT |
 S10.AI | 4.2+0.1 | Not listed | No | Ambient medical scribe with coding, plus an AI receptionist, across 100-plus EHRs. | vs BastionGPT |
 Empaithy | 4.0−0.1 | Not listed | No | A clinician-reviewed workspace for behavioral health - AI drafts intake notes and flags risk signals, a human always signs off. HIPAA-ready, SOC 2 certified. | vs BastionGPT |
| Heidi | 4.3+0.2 | Free | YesBastionGPT has none | Clinical documentation assistant that drafts the note while the consultation happens. | vs BastionGPT |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches BastionGPT.
Freed
4.4$39/mo
vs BastionGPT$19 more+0.3
AI medical scribe that turns patient visits into clinical notes without manual typing.
- Ambient transcription and summarization of patient visits into clinical notes
- Specialty-specific note templates
- AI clinician assistant for editing and refining generated notes
HIPAA compliance with a signed Business Associate Agreement suits regulated clinical environments
Per-clinician billing with no disclosed team or practice-wide discount tier
Nabla
4.2$119/mo
vs BastionGPT$99 more+0.1
Processes 20 million-plus patient encounters yearly, priced below most US-based competitors.
- Ambient AI scribe listening to patient-clinician conversations for structured notes
- Processes more than 20 million patient encounters annually
- 85,000-plus clinicians across 150-plus healthcare organizations
More accessible pricing than several enterprise-focused US competitors
Smaller US market presence and brand recognition than Abridge or Ambience Healthcare
Upheal
4.2$1/mo
vs BastionGPT$19 less+0.1Free plan
AI-native EHR for therapists: notes in under a minute, plus scheduling, telehealth and billing.
- Progress notes in under 60 seconds from 30-plus templates
- Treatment plans generated from session data
- Compliance checker before submission
Genuinely free plan with unlimited notes and telehealth
Per-session pricing is unpredictable until the cap is reached
Carepatron
4.4$11.5/mo
vs BastionGPT$8.5 less+0.3Free plan
A healthcare practice-management workspace with a built-in AI scribe that drafts clinical notes as a telehealth session ends.
- AI scribe that drafts clinical notes during telehealth sessions
- Integrated telehealth video calls
- Scheduling and online booking links
Genuine free plan covers telehealth, scheduling, and documentation, not only a trial
Full AI scribe and billing depth still sit behind paid tiers
DeepScribe
4.0Not listed
vs BastionGPT−0.1
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
S10.AI
4.2Not listed
vs BastionGPT+0.1
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
Empaithy
4.0Not listed
vs BastionGPT−0.1
A clinician-reviewed workspace for behavioral health - AI drafts intake notes and flags risk signals, a human always signs off. HIPAA-ready, SOC 2 certified.
- Adaptive patient intake assessments (Origin)
- AI-drafted, clinician-approved session notes (Trace)
- Automated between-visit check-ins (Bridge)
Every AI output requires explicit clinician review before entering a patient record
Built for licensed providers, not a consumer mental-health support app
Heidi
4.3Free
vs BastionGPT+0.2Free plan
Clinical documentation assistant that drafts the note while the consultation happens.
- Documentation drafted during the consultation
- Dictation that types into any application
- Templates for clinical note formats
Free tier means a clinician can try it without procurement
Every note still requires clinician review and sign-off
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is BastionGPT free?
BastionGPT does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from $20/mo.
What is the best free alternative to BastionGPT?
Carepatron is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.4 out of 5). Other free options: Heidi, Upheal.
What is the cheapest alternative to BastionGPT?
Among paid plans, Upheal has the lowest starting price (from $1/mo). If you need it free, start with Carepatron.
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.