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UphealMost similar to Carepatron in what it does, its category and its price.
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HeidiHas a free plan, rated 4.3 out of 5.
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FreedRated 4.4 out of 5 in our review, against 4.4 for Carepatron.
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At a glance
Green means better than Carepatron, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | $11.5/mo | Yes | A healthcare practice-management workspace with a built-in AI scribe that drafts clinical notes as a telehealth session ends. | ||
| 4.2−0.2 | $1/mo$10.5 less | Yes | AI-native EHR for therapists: notes in under a minute, plus scheduling, telehealth and billing. | vs Carepatron | |
| 4.4Same | $39/mo$27.5 more | No | AI medical scribe that turns patient visits into clinical notes without manual typing. | vs Carepatron | |
| 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 Carepatron | |
| 4.2−0.2 | Not listed | No | Ambient medical scribe with coding, plus an AI receptionist, across 100-plus EHRs. | vs Carepatron | |
| 3.7−0.7 | $99/mo$87.5 more | No | AI receptionist and front-office team for healthcare practices that answers calls, books appointments and handles billing tasks, with EHR integration. | vs Carepatron | |
| 4.2−0.2 | $119/mo$107.5 more | No | Processes 20 million-plus patient encounters yearly, priced below most US-based competitors | vs Carepatron | |
| 4.3−0.1 | Free | Yes | Clinical documentation assistant that drafts the note while the consultation happens. | vs Carepatron | |
| 3.7−0.7 | Not listed | No | Patient engagement for medical and dental practices - appointment reminders, two-way texting, recall and digital intake, with a new AI Receptionist answering calls. | vs Carepatron |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Carepatron.

Upheal
4.2$1/mo
vs Carepatron$10.5 less−0.2
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

Freed
4.4$39/mo
vs Carepatron$27.5 moreSame
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

DeepScribe
4.0Not listed
vs Carepatron−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

S10.AI
4.2Not listed
vs Carepatron−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

MantraAssist
3.7$99/mo
vs Carepatron$87.5 more−0.7
AI receptionist and front-office team for healthcare practices that answers calls, books appointments and handles billing tasks, with EHR integration.
- AI receptionist for inbound calls, scheduling and follow-ups
- Role-specific AI teammates such as triage nurse, scribe and coder
- EHR integration for appointment and billing workflows
Published plans for small clinics through multi-location groups
Credit allowances cap monthly use on each plan

Nabla
4.2$119/mo
vs Carepatron$107.5 more−0.2
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

Heidi
4.3Free
vs Carepatron−0.1
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

Solutionreach
3.7Not listed
vs Carepatron−0.7
Patient engagement for medical and dental practices - appointment reminders, two-way texting, recall and digital intake, with a new AI Receptionist answering calls.
- AI Receptionist for phone coverage
- Appointment reminders and recall campaigns
- Two-way patient texting
AI phone coverage addresses the real front-desk bottleneck in a practice
No public pricing
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Carepatron free?
Carepatron has a free plan, and paid plans start from $11.5/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Carepatron?
Heidi is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.3 out of 5). Other free options: Upheal.
What is the cheapest alternative to Carepatron?
Among paid plans, Upheal has the lowest starting price (from $1/mo). If you need it free, start with Heidi.
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.
