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DeepScribeMost similar to TORTUS in what it does, its category and its price.
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HeidiHas a free plan, rated 4.3 out of 5. TORTUS has none.
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FreedFrom $39/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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AbridgeRated 4.5 out of 5 in our review, against 4.3 for TORTUS.
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At a glance
Green means better than TORTUS, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TORTUSBaseline | 4.3 | Not listed | No | Ambient clinical scribe across 1,000-plus NHS organisations, with a hallucination filter. | |
| DeepScribe | 4.0−0.3 | Not listed | No | Ambient AI scribe that listens to patient visits and drafts specialty-specific clinical notes inside the EHR. | vs TORTUS |
 S10.AI | 4.2−0.1 | Not listed | No | Ambient medical scribe with coding, plus an AI receptionist, across 100-plus EHRs. | vs TORTUS |
 Limbic | 4.2−0.1 | Not listed | No | Clinical AI for mental health providers, with published evidence behind it. | vs TORTUS |
| Heidi | 4.3Same | Free | YesTORTUS has none | Clinical documentation assistant that drafts the note while the consultation happens. | vs TORTUS |
| Freed | 4.4+0.1 | $39/mo | No | AI medical scribe that turns patient visits into clinical notes without manual typing. | vs TORTUS |
 InsightHealth | 4.2−0.1 | Not listed | No | InsightHealth's AI agent Lumi collects detailed patient histories by phone or text before appointments to save clinicians time. | vs TORTUS |
 Suki AI | 4.2−0.1 | Not listed | No | A voice-first clinical assistant built by a former Google and Flipkart product chief | vs TORTUS |
| Abridge | 4.5+0.2 | Not listed | No | Deployed at 300+ health systems, now backed by a strategic investment from Eli Lilly | vs TORTUS |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches TORTUS.
DeepScribe
4.0Not listed
vs TORTUS−0.3
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 TORTUS−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
Limbic
4.2Not listed
vs TORTUS−0.1
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
Heidi
4.3Free
vs TORTUSSameFree 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
Freed
4.4$39/mo
vs TORTUS+0.1
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
InsightHealth
4.2Not listed
vs TORTUS−0.1
InsightHealth's AI agent Lumi collects detailed patient histories by phone or text before appointments to save clinicians time.
- Lumi: AI agent for voice/text patient history collection before appointments
- Referral processing and prior-authorization automation
- AI phone triage for autonomous clinical conversations with patients
Founding team combines practicing physicians with healthcare-specific engineering leadership
No flat, published pricing -- cost varies by workflow and volume, complicating budgeting upfront
Suki AI
4.2Not listed
vs TORTUS−0.1
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
Abridge
4.5Not listed
vs TORTUS+0.2
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
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is TORTUS free?
TORTUS does not list a free plan. Check its pricing page for current plans.
What is the best free alternative to TORTUS?
Heidi is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.3 out of 5).
What is the cheapest alternative to TORTUS?
Among paid plans, Freed has the lowest starting price (from $39/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.