Best SOAP Note Buddy Alternatives & Comparisons (2026)
Considering an AI scribe? We compare SOAP Note Buddy against the top alternatives so you can find the best fit for your practice, specialty, and budget.
Quick Price Comparison
| AI Scribe | Price | Recording Required? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOAP Note Buddy | $29/$59/$89/mo | No | PT, OT, SLP, Nursing |
| Freed AI | $39/$79/$119/mo | Yes | Physicians |
| DeepScribe | ~$350-750/mo | Yes | Large practices |
| Suki AI | ~$299-399/mo | Yes | Physicians |
| Dragon Copilot (Nuance DAX) | $369-$1000+/mo | Yes | Health systems |
| Heidi AI | $150/mo | Yes | GPs |
| Abridge | Enterprise (~$2,500-$7,200+/yr) | Yes | Health systems |
| Mentalyc | ~$30-100/mo | Yes | Therapists |
| Upheal | ~$30-100/mo | Yes | Mental health |
| Autonotes | ~$30-100/mo | Yes | Mental health |
Detailed Alternative Comparisons
SOAP Note Buddy vs Freed AI
Freed AI is a popular ambient scribe with three tiers. EHR push is Premier-tier-only and limited to Athena, DrChrono, SimplePractice, and Elation. SOAP Note Buddy's universal AI field detection works with ANY web EHR.
See full comparison →SOAP Note Buddy vs DeepScribe
DeepScribe targets large organizations with enterprise contracts and procedural-specialty focus. See how SOAP Note Buddy compares for individual clinicians and small practices.
See full comparison →SOAP Note Buddy vs Suki AI
Suki is a voice-enabled clinical assistant sold sales-led to physicians. Compare its voice command approach to SOAP Note Buddy's automated EHR field filling.
See full comparison →SOAP Note Buddy vs Dragon Copilot (Nuance DAX)
Dragon Copilot (formerly Nuance DAX, rebranded under Microsoft in March 2025) is the enterprise ambient scribe with 1-3 year contracts. SOAP Note Buddy offers a simpler, far more affordable alternative.
See full comparison →SOAP Note Buddy vs Heidi AI
Heidi Health raised its Clinician plan to $150/mo billed yearly in February 2026. Compare its recording-based workflow to SOAP Note Buddy's text-based approach starting at $29/mo.
See full comparison →SOAP Note Buddy vs Abridge
Abridge is enterprise-only (Best in KLAS 2025 + 2026) with Epic-centered deployments and 3-6 month rollouts. SOAP Note Buddy provides AI documentation without enterprise contracts or IT setup.
See full comparison →SOAP Note Buddy vs Mentalyc
Mentalyc is built specifically for mental health professionals and only does copy-paste into your EHR. SOAP Note Buddy supports all healthcare disciplines and auto-fills any web-based EHR.
See full comparison →SOAP Note Buddy vs Upheal
Upheal pairs session recording with therapy analytics for mental health providers, but it's copy-paste only into your EHR. See how SOAP Note Buddy's auto-fill works across every discipline.
See full comparison →SOAP Note Buddy vs Autonotes
Autonotes generates therapy notes from session recordings for mental health clinicians (copy-paste only). Compare its recording-based approach to SOAP Note Buddy's universal EHR auto-fill.
See full comparison →Why Clinicians Choose SOAP Note Buddy
Key Advantages
- From $29/month - Less than half the price of Freed, Heidi, or any enterprise scribe (Starter $29, Unlimited $59, Unlimited+ $89)
- No recording required - No patient consent issues, no microphone setup (though Voice Scribe is there when you want it)
- Universal EHR auto-fill - Works with ANY web-based EHR via AI field detection. No pre-built integrations needed.
- Works with any web-based EHR - No integrations or IT approval needed
- Works everywhere you do - Browser extension (Chrome, Safari, Brave, Edge) plus iOS and Android apps, all synced
- HIPAA compliant - PHI automatically stripped before AI processing, signed BAA available
Built For
- Physical therapists (PT)
- Occupational therapists (OT)
- Speech-language pathologists (SLP)
- Nurses and nursing assistants
- Home health providers
- Any clinician documenting after visits
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What is the cheapest AI medical scribe?
SOAP Note Buddy starts at $29/month (Starter, 40 notes/mo), with Unlimited at $59/mo and Unlimited+ at $89/mo. That's less than Freed's $39 Starter and far less than Heidi's $150/mo Clinician plan. Enterprise scribes like Suki ($299-399/mo), DeepScribe ($350-750/mo), and Dragon Copilot ($369-$1000+/mo) all start well above $300/mo.
Do all AI scribes require recording patient visits?
No. Most AI scribes (Freed, DeepScribe, Suki, Dragon Copilot, Heidi, Abridge) require recording patient conversations. SOAP Note Buddy is different -- it generates notes from structured patient data you already have, with no recording or microphone needed (Voice Scribe is available on Unlimited+ if you want hands-free capture). This avoids patient consent concerns and works well for clinicians who document after visits.
Which AI scribe works with the most EHR systems?
SOAP Note Buddy is the only AI scribe with universal EHR auto-fill: it works with ANY web-based EHR via AI field detection (no pre-built integrations needed). Freed's Chrome extension exists but is Premier-tier only and limited to Athena, DrChrono, SimplePractice, and Elation. Dragon Copilot and Abridge offer deep Epic-centered integrations but require IT setup and 3-6 month deployments. Most other AI scribes generate notes you copy and paste into your EHR.
What is the best AI scribe for physical therapists?
SOAP Note Buddy was built specifically for therapists (PT, OT, SLP) and nurses. It understands therapy-specific documentation like goal progress, treatment interventions, and functional outcomes. From $29/month, it costs less than alternatives while directly filling your EHR fields instead of generating standalone notes.