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Dragon Medical One alternatives

Dragon Medical One alternatives for dictation that writes the note.

Dragon Medical One is speech recognition that types what you say into the applications you use, with voice commands and auto-texts. People look for alternatives when they want the note drafted for them, a published price, or a tool that runs in the browser. Here are honest options, Sondeas included.

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Sources checked 22 Oct 2026

Heidi, Freed and Tandem prices are as listed on their own pricing pages on that date; Microsoft does not publish a Dragon Medical One price. Feature facts link to the page we read. We make Sondeas. Tell us if anything is out of date.

What people look for

Why clinicians compare Dragon Medical One with other tools

The reasons we hear most, in no particular order.

  • A drafted note, not only typing

    Dictating once and getting a structured note in a template, instead of typing every section by voice.

  • A price you can see

    A monthly price on a public page, and a plan you can start online.

  • Nothing to install

    Working in the browser, with an extension for web-based record systems.

  • A way to check the draft

    Seeing where each sentence came from in the dictation, and what is not in it.

  • Checks before signing

    Medications, doses, allergies and laterality checked before the note is signed.

  • Less time at the keyboard

    Referral letters and patient instructions drafted from the same dictation.

The short list

Five options worth a look

Including staying where you are. Prices are list prices per clinician, in US dollars unless noted.

  • Dragon Medical One

    The tool you're comparing

    Speech recognition that types what you say, with voice commands, auto-texts with fields and a Dictation Box.[2]

    Best for
    Clinicians who want to type by voice into the applications they already use.
    Price
    Not published; Microsoft asks you to contact sales.[1]
    Good to know
    Microsoft offers ambient note-writing as a separate product, Dragon Copilot.[3]

  • Sondeas

    That's us

    Every sentence linked to the second of the recording it came from, checks before you sign, sign and lock, and an optional passphrase lock.

    Best for
    Clinicians who dictate and want to check every sentence before signing.
    Price
    7 days free on Pro and Clinician. Clinician $49 a month, or $39 a month billed yearly. 25 fast hours a month, then unlimited standard speed. Founding price $29 a month, locked for life for clinicians who join.
    Good to know
    Works in the browser, with an extension that dictates into web EHR fields. No dictation into desktop apps outside the browser yet.

  • Heidi

    Ambient scribe, dictation on the desktop, coding suggestions and tasks, in 110+ languages.[5][6][7]

    Best for
    Clinicians who want free, unlimited scribing.
    Price
    Free plan with unlimited scribing. Clinician $150 a month, or $110 billed yearly; 14-day Clinician trial.[4]
    Good to know
    Registered as a Class I medical device in the UK. Practice seats are $180 a month, billed yearly only.[8][4]

  • Freed

    Ambient visit notes, pre-visit summaries and a Chrome extension that maps notes into browser EHRs.[10][11][12]

    Best for
    Clinicians who want an ambient scribe that pushes notes into browser EHRs.
    Price
    Starter $39 a month (up to 40 notes), Core $79 (unlimited notes), Premier $119, or $104 billed yearly. 7-day trial, no card.[9]
    Good to know
    EHR push, coding and letters are on Premier.[9]

  • Tandem Health

    Ambient scribe with referrals, sick notes and visit summaries, plus coding suggestions.[14][15]

    Best for
    Clinics that want ambient notes with a free plan, priced in euros.
    Price
    Free plan with unlimited notes. Pro €125 per user a month, billed yearly.[13]
    Good to know
    States CE MDR class IIa on its site.[15]

Side by side

Dragon Medical One and Sondeas, side by side

Facts about Dragon Medical One from Microsoft and Nuance documentation. Sondeas prices per clinician per month, in US dollars.

Dragon Medical One compared with Sondeas, sources read 22 October 2026
FeatureDragon Medical One(public pages, 22 Oct 2026)Sondeas
Price
List priceDragon Medical OneNot published; Microsoft asks you to contact sales.[1]Sondeas$49 a month, or $39 a month billed yearly. 25 fast hours a month, then unlimited standard speed. Founding price $29 a month, locked for life for clinicians who join.
Free planDragon Medical OneNot checkedSondeasNo free plan; 7 days free on Pro and Clinician, card required. Every note, summary and translation made from them is included.
PracticeDragon Medical OneNot checkedSondeas$45 per clinician seat a month billed yearly ($55 monthly), secretary seats $19, from 3 seats, with fast hours pooled.
Dictation
Voice commandsDragon Medical OneVoice commands, spoken punctuation, auto-texts with fields and step-by-step commands.[2]SondeasVoice commands and punctuation modes (automatic, spoken or mixed) in English and Spanish.
Where you dictateDragon Medical OneAt the cursor in desktop applications, with a Dictation Box.[2]SondeasIn the browser: an extension dictates into web EHR fields, with a dictation box for fields that block text. No dictation into desktop apps outside the browser yet.
Phone as a microphoneDragon Medical OnePowerMic Mobile turns a smartphone into a wireless microphone.[16]SondeasNot offered yet.
The note
Drafting the noteDragon Medical OneTypes what you say. Microsoft sells ambient note drafting separately, as Dragon Copilot.[2][3]SondeasDrafts the note in your template: SOAP, H&P, progress, consult, discharge, referral, patient instructions or sick note.
Evidence for each sentenceDragon Medical OneNot checkedSondeasEvery sentence links to the second of the recording it came from. Anything not in the recording is flagged.
Checks before signingDragon Medical OneNot checkedSondeasMedications, doses, allergies, laterality, sex and identity are checked; possibly missing items are listed for you to add.
Sign and lockDragon Medical OneNot checkedSondeasSigned notes are locked; changes become amendments with a reason and an audit trail.
Admin
Single sign-onDragon Medical OneCentral authentication with your identity provider.[17]SondeasNot offered yet.
Practice adminDragon Medical OneNot checkedSondeasPractice workspace: members, roles, invites, seats, usage reports and an audit log.

Sources, read 22 Oct 2026: [1] microsoft.com, Dragon Medical One; [2] support.microsoft.com, Dragon Medical One quick reference guide; [3] microsoft.com, Dragon Copilot; [16] powermicmobile.nuance.com, PowerMic Mobile user guide; [17] isupportcontent.nuance.com, NMS 6.0 release notes.

"Not checked" means we did not verify it from Dragon Medical One's own pages on 22 Oct 2026. It does not mean the feature is missing; ask Dragon Medical One.

When Sondeas fits better

Sondeas is the better fit when you want the note drafted, then checked before you sign.

  • Evidence on every lineClick any sentence to hear where it came from. What the recording does not support is flagged, not filled in.
  • Checks before you signMedications, doses, allergies, laterality, sex and identity are checked, and possibly missing items are listed.
  • Sign and lockA signed note cannot change silently. Amendments keep a reason and an audit trail.
  • A passphrase only you knowLock your notes with a key we never hold, so our staff cannot read them.
  • Public prices for a practiceClinician $49 a month, Practice from $45 a clinician seat. Buy online or book a demo; no sales call needed.
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When to stay with Dragon Medical One

If you dictate straight into desktop applications all day, rely on voice commands across your whole computer, or use your phone as a wireless microphone, Dragon Medical One is the stronger choice.

Questions

Dragon Medical One alternatives: questions

How much does Dragon Medical One cost?
Microsoft does not publish a price on its Dragon Medical One page (read 22 Oct 2026); it asks you to contact sales. Sondeas Clinician is $49 a month, or $39 a month billed yearly. 25 fast hours a month, then unlimited standard speed. Founding price $29 a month, locked for life for clinicians who join.
Can Sondeas type into my desktop EHR?
Not outside the browser yet. Sondeas dictates into web EHR fields with its browser extension, and you can copy any note into your EHR section by section.
Does Sondeas understand voice commands?
Yes, in English and Spanish, with automatic, spoken or mixed punctuation. Sondeas then drafts the note in the template you choose for you to review and sign.
Does Sondeas work with my EHR?
Copy into any EHR section by section, or dictate into web EHR fields with the browser extension. Direct integrations are planned; ask us about yours.
Is Sondeas a medical device? Is it HIPAA compliant?
Documentation support, not a medical device: Sondeas drafts, you review and sign. We do not offer a BAA at launch and do not claim HIPAA compliance. Contact us before using US patient data.
What does Sondeas cost for a practice?
$45 per clinician seat a month billed yearly ($55 monthly), secretary seats $19, from 3 seats, with fast hours pooled. One invoice for the practice.

Sources

  1. [1] microsoft.com, Dragon Medical One, Dragon Medical One (no price published; contact sales). Read 22 Oct 2026.
  2. [2] support.microsoft.com, Dragon Medical One quick reference guide, Dragon Medical One voice commands, auto-texts and Dictation Box. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  3. [3] microsoft.com, Dragon Copilot, Dragon Copilot ambient notes. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  4. [4] heidihealth.com/en-us/pricing, Heidi plans and prices. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  5. [5] heidihealth.com/changelog/july-2025-updates, Heidi languages, Chrome side panel and desktop app. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  6. [6] heidihealth.com/en-au/product/dictate, Heidi dictation. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  7. [7] support.heidihealth.com, medical coding, Heidi coding suggestions. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  8. [8] heidihealth.com/blog/uk-clinicians-using-heidi-satisfy-nhs-guidance, Heidi MHRA Class I registration (UK). Read 22 Oct 2026.
  9. [9] getfreed.ai/pricing, Freed plans and prices. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  10. [10] getfreed.ai, Freed product overview. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  11. [11] help.getfreed.ai, frequently asked questions, Freed chat edits, pre-visit summaries and retention. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  12. [12] getfreed.ai/ehr-push, Freed Chrome extension for browser EHRs. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  13. [13] tandemhealth.ai/product/pricing, Tandem plans and prices. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  14. [14] tandemhealth.ai/product/ai-scribe, Tandem scribe outputs. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  15. [15] tandemhealth.ai/ai-info, Tandem regulatory status and coding. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  16. [16] powermicmobile.nuance.com, PowerMic Mobile user guide, Smartphone as a wireless microphone. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  17. [17] isupportcontent.nuance.com, NMS 6.0 release notes, Central authentication with your identity provider. Read 22 Oct 2026.

Related

Dragon Medical One, Dragon Copilot, PowerMic, Heidi, Freed and Tandem Health are trademarks of their owners, used only to identify their products. Facts about them come from public pages read on 22 Oct 2026 and may have changed. Tell us if something is out of date.

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