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Medical ChatMost similar to OpenEvidence in what it does, its category and its price.
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Tandem HealthHas a free plan, rated 4.0 out of 5.
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AbridgeRated 4.5 out of 5 in our review, against 4.4 for OpenEvidence.
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At a glance
Green means better than OpenEvidence, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 OpenEvidenceBaseline | 4.4 | Free | Yes | Used by 40% of US physicians, doubling its valuation to $12B in under a year | |
| Medical Chat | 3.0−1.4 | Not listed | No | Ask a clinical question in plain language, get differential diagnoses and dosing guidance with citations in under 3 seconds - trusted by clinicians at Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, and Johns Hopkins. | vs OpenEvidence |
| Abridge | 4.5+0.1 | Not listed | No | Deployed at 300+ health systems, now backed by a strategic investment from Eli Lilly | vs OpenEvidence |
| Tandem Health | 4.0−0.4 | $133/mo | Yes | Swedish AI medical scribe and prescription assistant that reached a $1B valuation from Northzone backing | vs OpenEvidence |
 MediSearch | 4.0−0.4 | Free | Yes | Answers medical questions from peer-reviewed sources rather than the open web, with source filters and a Pro tier, used by over a million people. | vs OpenEvidence |
 Tempus AI | 4.3−0.1 | Not listed | No | Publicly traded on Nasdaq, guiding to $1.6 billion in 2026 revenue | vs OpenEvidence |
 Navina | 4.4Same | Not listed | No | AI copilot that organizes scattered patient records into actionable clinical insight for primary care physicians. | vs OpenEvidence |
 Limbic | 4.2−0.2 | Not listed | No | Clinical AI for mental health providers, with published evidence behind it. | vs OpenEvidence |
 Infermedica | 4.4Same | Not listed | No | Clinical AI triage platform that assesses patient symptoms by chat, voice or call center and routes them to the right level of care, certified as a Class IIb medical device under EU MDR, with intake and API products. | vs OpenEvidence |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches OpenEvidence.
Medical Chat
3.0Not listed
vs OpenEvidence−1.4
Ask a clinical question in plain language, get differential diagnoses and dosing guidance with citations in under 3 seconds - trusted by clinicians at Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, and Johns Hopkins.
- Natural-language clinical Q&A with differential diagnoses and dosing guidance
- Evidence-grounded answers with citations in under 3 seconds
- HIPAA compliance with zero-retention data policy
Real institutional adoption and clinician testimonials, not just marketing claims
No prominent, explicit disclaimer that it's not a substitute for clinical judgment - only a brief FAQ note
Abridge
4.5Not listed
vs OpenEvidence+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
Tandem Health
4.0$133/mo
vs OpenEvidence−0.4
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
MediSearch
4.0Free
vs OpenEvidence−0.4
Answers medical questions from peer-reviewed sources rather than the open web, with source filters and a Pro tier, used by over a million people.
- Answers grounded in trusted medical literature rather than the open web
- Source filters to control what an answer draws on
- File upload for adding context to a question
Source-grounded answers are far safer for medical questions than a general chatbot
Not a substitute for a medical professional, as the vendor itself states
Tempus AI
4.3Not listed
vs OpenEvidence−0.1
Publicly traded on Nasdaq, guiding to $1.6 billion in 2026 revenue.
- Machine learning applied to genomic and clinical data for precision treatment matching
- One of the largest connected libraries of clinical and molecular data
- Publicly traded on Nasdaq under the ticker TEM
Publicly reported financials give unusual transparency into scale and growth
Pricing runs through insurance billing and enterprise agreements, not published rates
Navina
4.4Not listed
vs OpenEvidenceSame
AI copilot that organizes scattered patient records into actionable clinical insight for primary care physicians.
- Chart-prep summary that consolidates scattered records before a patient visit
- Risk-adjustment and HCC coding gap detection built for value-based care contracts
- Natural language processing that pulls relevant history out of unstructured notes and faxes
Backed by more than $100 million in funding including a Goldman Sachs-led round
Pricing is undisclosed and requires a sales cycle before a practice can evaluate cost
Limbic
4.2Not listed
vs OpenEvidence−0.2
Clinical AI for mental health providers, with published evidence behind it.
- Clinical assessment support
- Built for providers and health plans
- Peer-reviewed evidence published in Nature Medicine
Carries published clinical evidence rather than testimonials
Pricing is not published and there is no individual route in
Infermedica
4.4Not listed
vs OpenEvidenceSame
Clinical AI triage platform that assesses patient symptoms by chat, voice or call center and routes them to the right level of care, certified as a Class IIb medical device under EU MDR, with intake and API products.
- Conversational symptom triage by chat or voice
- Call center voice agent with structured nurse handoff
- Pre-visit patient intake
Regulated as a medical device in the EU and UK
No published pricing
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is OpenEvidence free?
OpenEvidence has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to OpenEvidence?
Tandem Health is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.0 out of 5). Other free options: MediSearch.
What is the cheapest alternative to OpenEvidence?
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.