ScribeNote vs Chartling: Which AI Scribe is Right for Your Clinic?
If you've been researching AI scribes for your veterinary practice, two names come up consistently: ScribeNote and Chartling. Both are purpose-built for veterinary medicine. Both offer ambient recording and SOAP note generation. Both promise to get you out of the clinic earlier.
So which one is actually right for your clinic? This comparison breaks down the key differences in workflow, PIMS integration, pricing, and note quality — so you can make the call with clear information.
Note: This comparison is written by Chartling. We've done our best to represent ScribeNote fairly. Verify current pricing and features directly with each vendor before deciding.
Quick Overview
ScribeNote
Veterinary AI scribe, ambient recording
- ·Ambient recording + SOAP generation
- ·Veterinary-specific vocabulary
- ·Web and mobile app
- ·Per-user pricing
- ·Manual PIMS export workflow
Chartling
Veterinary AI scribe, 87-second workflow
- ·Ambient recording + structured SOAP
- ·Species-aware vocabulary + breed recognition
- ·Web and mobile app
- ·Per-DVM pricing (free tech seats)
- ·One-click PIMS hand-off (write-back rolling out)
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | ScribeNote | Chartling |
|---|---|---|
| Ambient recording | Yes | Yes |
| SOAP output format | Structured | Structured |
| Species-aware vocabulary | Yes | Yes — canine, feline, equine, exotics |
| Breed recognition | Standard breeds | 400+ recognized breeds |
| Veterinary drug names | Common drugs | Veterinary-specific library |
| PIMS integration | Copy/paste export | One-click copy; API write-back via concierge |
| ezyVet support | Manual | One-click; write-back rolling out |
| Cornerstone support | Manual | One-click; write-back rolling out |
| Pricing model | Per user/seat | Per DVM (techs free) |
| Note generation speed | ~2–3 minutes | 87 seconds |
| Cross-visit memory | Limited | Yes — flags missed charges |
| Audio auto-delete | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes — no credit card |
Pricing: The Per-Seat Problem
ScribeNote charges per user. If you have three DVMs and four technicians who want to use the platform to help with discharge instructions and lab summaries, you're paying for all seven.
Chartling charges per DVM. Technicians, practice managers, and receptionists use the platform for free — because they contribute to the documentation workflow without being the primary note-taker.
Example: 3-DVM clinic, 5 support staff
ScribeNote
8 seats × per-user rate
Every staff member who logs in counts
Chartling
3 DVM seats — staff free
The whole clinic works together
Workflow Speed: 87 Seconds vs. The Alternative
Both tools generate notes from ambient recordings. The difference is in what happens between the exam and the finished PIMS entry.
ScribeNote's workflow produces a note you then copy, switch tabs, and paste into your PIMS — then reformat. That's 3–5 minutes per note. With 20–25 patients a day, that's 60–125 minutes of administrative work that should be zero.
Chartling's workflow goes from recording to a finished, one-click export in 87 seconds. Direct write-back to ezyVet, Cornerstone, and Provet Cloud is rolling out via the concierge program — using your PIMS's own per-practice API credentials.
Read more about finishing charts before your next patient arrives.
Who Should Choose Which?
Choose ScribeNote if…
- ·You are a solo DVM with no support staff and want a straightforward per-user plan
- ·Your PIMS is not on Chartling's supported list and you need manual export for now
- ·You already have a ScribeNote account and the switching cost feels high
Choose Chartling if…
- ·You want techs and staff to participate in the documentation workflow without paying per seat
- ·You want the fastest path from exam to finished PIMS entry
- ·You use ezyVet, Cornerstone, Provet Cloud, AVImark, or Vetspire
- ·You want cross-visit memory that flags missed charges and continuity of care gaps
- ·You want a free trial with no credit card required
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I switch from ScribeNote to Chartling without losing data?
Yes. Your SOAP notes live in your PIMS, not in your AI scribe. Switching is a new account setup and a 10-minute onboarding. Your historical notes stay where they are.
Does Chartling work if my team already uses ScribeNote?
Chartling can run in parallel while you evaluate. Sign up for a free trial, run it on your next shift, and compare the outputs directly.
Is the 87-second claim real?
Yes — that's the time from the end of a recording to a fully structured SOAP note draft. Your review and edit time is on top of that, but most users report under 3 minutes total per note.
Does Chartling support exotic animal medicine?
Yes. Beyond canine and feline, Chartling handles avian, exotic small mammal, and equine terminology. Contact us if you have a specific species vocabulary request.
See the Difference in One Exam
The only way to know which tool is right for your clinic is to test both in a real appointment. Chartling is free to try — no credit card, no demo call, no waiting.
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