AI scribe marketing often shows entry price — not the tier you need once templates, unlimited notes, coding, and mobile matter.
Compare total workflow cost, not teaser rates.
Common pricing models
| Model | Example pattern | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Tiered by features | Starter caps notes; Core adds unlimited | Paying twice to get full workflow |
| Per-note fees | $X per encounter above cap | Unpredictable monthly cost |
| Free + paid upsell | Free transcription; coding on paid | Hidden paywalls mid-adoption |
| Enterprise quote-only | No public price | Long sales cycle for solo clinicians |
| Bundled workflow plan | Documentation plus selected advanced features | Confirm exactly which features are included |
Features often gated behind tiers
- Unlimited notes vs monthly caps
- AI note editing / Smart Transform
- ICD-10, E/M, HCC coding
- Clinical assistant / cited answers
- Specialty templates and builder
- Mobile apps
List what you use daily before comparing sticker prices.
Real cost comparison method
- Identify your monthly encounter volume
- Map required features to vendor tiers (honestly)
- Add clinician time saved × hourly value — ROI guide
- Include trial time before annual commit
Wavo positioning
Wavo Pro includes unlimited notes, specialty templates, and mobile access. Intelligence adds coding support, visit preparation, and the clinical assistant. Compare the plan that includes your required features with the options in the alternatives guide, checking current vendor terms before deciding.
Enterprise vs Pro
Groups needing SSO, custom integration, or admin controls may need Enterprise — but clinicians should trial Pro quality first before procurement.
Red flags
- "Contact sales" for basic unlimited notes
- Coding as unrelated upsell without trial
- Per-seat minimums above your group size
Start a free Wavo trial — know your all-in number before you buy.