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ABola AI vs Upheal
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 Upheal if…
- you want a free plan to start with
- you work on Web, iOS, Android
- you're in its core audience: individual therapists, group practices
Side by side
Feature Bola AI Upheal
Pricing modelContact for pricingFreemium
Starting price—$39/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
Trains AI on your content—Yes, unless you opt out
Data retentionKept as long as reasonably necessary; varies by information type and agreementsSession audio automatically deleted once notes are generated, unless you save it
Security and complianceHIPAASOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, GDPR
Updates, last 90 days—5
Platforms—Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Chrome
CategoryMedical ScribesMedical Scribes
CompanyBola Technologies, Inc.Upheal, Inc.
Based in—United States
Founded20172021
Part of——
Key features
B Bola AI
- 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
U Upheal
- AI progress notes drafted about 60 seconds after sessions
- In-person, virtual, dictation and upload-based note capture
- 30+ note templates and 170+ customizable sections
- Compliance checker against payer criteria
- AI treatment plans with Golden Thread progress tracking
- Built-in HIPAA-compliant telehealth and Zoom integration
- Insurance billing, claims, ERA and eligibility checks
- AI Assistant that reschedules, invoices and files claims with approval
Plans and prices
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Bola AI
Contact for pricing. Plan details aren't published.
Upheal
Free$0/month
AI Notes$39/month
EHR Pay-as-you-go$1/session
EHR Pro$99/month
AI Assistant Pro add-on+$39/month
Group practiceCustom
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
Upheal
- Free plan available; trial needs no credit card
- Works alongside an existing EHR or as a full EHR
- Session audio deleted by default; AI-training opt-out available
- 30-day money back guarantee and student/non-profit discount
- Free plan limited to individual therapy and text, dictation or upload notes
- Unlimited AI Assistant costs an extra $39/month except on EHR Pro
- Family therapy notes limited to SOAP and custom templates
- Insurance claims and eligibility checks carry per-use fees
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