Doximity Jumps Into AI Scribe Market, Offering a Free Tool for Doctors

The ambient AI medical scribe market is becoming increasingly competitive, with numerous companies vying for adoption in clinical settings. Health tech company Doximity has entered the space, positioning itself against established AI startups by launching a free AI medical scribe tool for verified U.S. physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and medical students.

Doximity Scribe, now widely available after over a year of beta testing, has already been used by more than 10,000 medical professionals to generate millions of clinical notes. The company is also extending free onboarding support and access to its scribe and Dialer Pro telemedicine services to free and charitable clinics that often face budget and resource constraints.

AI scribes typically come with a high price tag—often costing hundreds of dollars per user per month—but Doximity is offering its tool at no cost. The platform is accessible on both desktop and mobile, requires no additional software or setup, and can be tailored to individual workflows using templates or free-form note-taking. It supports both in-person and virtual care, and is currently in beta integration with Doximity Dialer, allowing clinicians to conduct telehealth visits and document care on a single screen.

The tool is HIPAA-compliant and processes voice data in real time without storing any recordings. Doximity emphasizes user privacy, stating that clinical notes are private and securely managed.

With over 80% of U.S. physicians across specialties on its platform and more than 620,000 active prescribers in the last quarter alone, Doximity’s expansive reach gives it a competitive edge. The company is rapidly scaling its AI efforts—its AI tools grew more than fivefold year over year—aligning with trends in mobile and AI-driven healthcare.

CEO Jeff Tangney notes a shift in sentiment among clinicians, saying, “In a short couple of years, we've seen AI tools like this truly change the mood in medicine from AI leery to AI cheery,” suggesting that AI is beginning to offer real solutions to burnout and administrative overload.

As more health systems adopt AI scribes, the market is expected to consolidate, with major players like Microsoft’s DAX, Abridge, Suki, Nabla, and Ambience all expanding their offerings. Companies are also adding new capabilities beyond ambient note-taking to increase value, as ambient documentation becomes a standard part of modern clinical workflows.