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ABola AI vs Scribenote
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Bola AI if…
- you're in its core audience: dentists, dental hygienists
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Choose Scribenote if…
- you want a free plan to start with
- you work on Web
- you're in its core audience: veterinarians, veterinary technicians and care teams
Side by side
Feature Bola AI Scribenote
Pricing modelContact for pricingFreemium
Starting price—$79/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
Trains AI on your content—Yes
Data retentionKept as long as reasonably necessary; varies by information type and agreementsKept while providing Services; deleted when no longer required or after 6 months inactivity
Security and complianceHIPAASOC 2 Type II, ISO 42001
Platforms—Web
CategoryMedical ScribesMedical Scribes
Rank in its category#13 of 15#8 of 15
CompanyBola Technologies, Inc.Scribenote Inc.
Based in—Canada
Founded20172019
Part of——
What you'd pay
The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.
| Team size | Bola AI | Scribenote |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | no published plan | $79 Pro |
| 5 people | no published plan | $395 Pro |
| 20 people | no published plan | $1,580 Pro |
What the free plans include
Bola AI
No free plan.
Scribenote
- Standard AI models and standard transcription quality only
- Automated and self-serve support only
- No custom note templates, custom client summaries or Scribephone on Free
- Data used for model improvements by default (opt-out only on Pro/Enterprise)
Key features
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- Hands-free voice periodontal charting
- Voice restorative charting covering history, treatment plans and procedures
- AI Scribe that turns spoken exams into structured clinical notes
- Integrations with Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, Curve and Fuse
- Recognizes different speakers and accents without voice training
- HIPAA-oriented design with Business Associate Agreements
- Onboarding packages with setup and staff training
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- Records appointments and calls on phone, tablet or laptop
- Generates structured SOAP notes from speech
- PIMS export through Widget Mode and PIMSPal
- Custom Adaptive Templates and template library
- Callback, dental, multi-pet and ultrasound templates
- Teams Mode for unlimited care team members
- Multi-language mode and advanced name correction
- Companion for questions about any patient
Plans and prices
From each vendor's site. Prices change — confirm before buying.
Bola AI
Contact for pricing. Plan details aren't published.
Scribenote
Free$0
Pro$79/mo/DVM (yearly toggle); $99/DVM (monthly toggle)
EnterpriseCustom
Strengths and limitations
Bola AI
- Built specifically for dental terminology and workflows
- Integrates with major dental practice management systems
- No individual voice training or special computer hardware required
- Offers BAAs for HIPAA compliance
- No public pricing; a demo is required
- Available features vary by practice management system
- Needs a quality microphone for the best recognition
Scribenote
- Free plan includes unlimited notes
- Billed per DVM, with care team members free through Teams Mode
- 2-week Pro trial with no credit card required
- SOC 2 Type II attestation and ISO/IEC 42001 certification
- Free plan uses standard models and has self-serve support only
- Free plan shares data for model improvement by default
- No special pricing for locum or part-time vets
- Custom templates require the Pro plan
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Facts from each vendor's public pages, prices checked Oct 26, 2026. Editorial policy