Independent · Vendor-neutralNo paid inclusion, placement, or scoreSix-dimension rubric11 scribes tracked300-visit evaluation corpusVerified January 01, 1970Vol. II · No. 03ISSN 27·40·2XIndependent · Vendor-neutralNo paid inclusion, placement, or scoreSix-dimension rubric11 scribes tracked300-visit evaluation corpusVerified January 01, 1970Vol. II · No. 03ISSN 27·40·2X
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Verified 2026-07-01 · Editorial report
Rank #05 of 11

Heidi Health

Free-tier ambient scribe with a strong template editor.

Weighted score
8.4/ 10
Six-dimension rubric · 8.57 weighted avg
§ 01 / Editorial verdict

What Heidi Health actually is

Heidi is an AI medical scribe used across primary care, allied health, and mental health. It offers a free tier for individual clinicians, a signed BAA on paid plans, and a template editor that lets clinicians shape SOAP, DAP, or custom note formats.

§ 02 / Subscores by dimension

Rubric performance

Each dimension is scored 0–10 and weighted per the public methodology. Bars visualize raw dimension score; weight is shown for context.

HIPAA & security
20% weight
8.5
Note quality
22% weight
8.7
EHR integration
18% weight
7.8
Workflow fit
15% weight
9.1
Pricing & contract
15% weight
9.4
Support & reliability
10% weight
7.8
§ 03 / Strengths & weaknesses

What Heidi Health does well — and what it doesn't

Strengths
  • Best free tier of any scribe we tested.
  • Template editor is the most flexible in this group.
  • Popular with allied health and mental health.
Weaknesses
  • No native Epic integration.
  • Some clinicians report inconsistent behavior on very long visits.
§ 04 / Buyer fit

Who should — and shouldn't — buy Heidi Health

Best for
  • Solo clinicians wanting to try ambient scribing free
  • Allied health and therapy
Not best for
  • Practices on Epic that need write-back
§ 05 / HIPAA & security posture

Compliance

Signed BAA
Yes
SOC 2 Type II
Yes
HITRUST
No
Data residency
US / AU
§ 06 / Pricing & terms

Pricing

Entry price
Free tier; Pro $99/mo
Trial
Free tier
Billing
Monthly or annual
Price band
$
EHR integrations

5 supported EHRs, per vendor documentation verified 2026-07-01.

AthenaDrChronoPractice FusionSimplePracticeCopy-paste to any
§ 07 / Company

About the company

Founded
2021
Headquarters
Melbourne, Australia
Last verified
2026-07-01
§ FAQ / Frequently asked questions

Heidi Health — frequently asked questions

What is Heidi Health?
Heidi is an AI medical scribe used across primary care, allied health, and mental health. It offers a free tier for individual clinicians, a signed BAA on paid plans, and a template editor that lets clinicians shape SOAP, DAP, or custom note formats.
How does Heidi Health rank against other AI medical scribes?
Heidi Health ranks #5 of 11 AI medical scribes we track, with a weighted score of 8.4/10 across the six-dimension ClinicScribeCompare rubric (HIPAA & security, note quality, EHR integration, workflow fit, pricing, and support). Last verified 2026-07-01.
Is Heidi Health HIPAA compliant?
Heidi Health signs a Business Associate Agreement (BAA), holds SOC 2 Type II, and does not currently carry HITRUST. Data residency is US / AU. HIPAA compliance is a joint responsibility: a signed BAA plus documented security controls is the minimum bar for any covered clinic.
How much does Heidi Health cost?
Heidi Health starts at Free tier; Pro $99/mo (price band $). Billing: Monthly or annual. Trial: Free tier. Small clinics should confirm per-clinician pricing, group discounts, and any usage caps directly with the vendor before signing.
Which EHRs does Heidi Health integrate with?
Heidi Health documents integrations with 5 EHR systems: Athena, DrChrono, Practice Fusion, SimplePractice, Copy-paste to any. Depth of integration varies from native write-back to SMART-on-FHIR to copy-paste; confirm the exact workflow for your EHR during the trial.
Who is Heidi Health best for?
Heidi Health is a strong fit for: Solo clinicians wanting to try ambient scribing free; Allied health and therapy. It is a weaker fit for: Practices on Epic that need write-back.
What are the main strengths of Heidi Health?
Best free tier of any scribe we tested. Template editor is the most flexible in this group. Popular with allied health and mental health.
What are the main weaknesses of Heidi Health?
No native Epic integration. Some clinicians report inconsistent behavior on very long visits.
Where does Heidi Health rank among AI medical scribes for small clinics?
Heidi Health ranks #5 of 11 in the 2026 ClinicScribeCompare rubric with a weighted score of 8.4/10. The top of the ranking is tightly grouped — differences of 0.2–0.4 points across the top five scribes are common — so the right choice usually depends on EHR fit, specialty, and procurement constraints rather than the overall score alone.
§ 08 / Continue reading

Related buyer guides

§ 09 / Also consider

Other AI scribes we review