Alternative
Lyrebird Alternative
Clinical documentation, browser video consultations and supplementary documents for A$99 a month, GST included, with no annual commitment.
Australian-owned clinical documentation software.
Prices and plan terms checked on Lyrebird's own pricing page on . Other vendor details come from sources.
Included workflows
AI Notes's philosophy is one transparent monthly price with no add-ons. The A$99/mo, GST included subscription includes:
- Unlimited clinical notes from any consult type — in-person, video, or telehealth
- Browser-to-browser video consult — no per-minute charges, no external platform
- Professional reference shortcuts; live Abe lookup awaiting verification
- 13 built-in clinical tools and calculators
- 50+ specialty knowledge packs
- 35+ clinician role templates
- The 9 Medicare exemption pathways via TeleCheck
- PDF letterhead with signature
- Meeting minutes workspace
- Patient resource library
Check the available workflows during the trial. There is no annual commitment.
Lyrebird may offer features that are not advertised on its public pricing page as of 2026-04-14. We make no claim about those.
Side-by-side
| Feature | AI Notes | Lyrebird Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Pro tier, billed monthly (AUD) | A$99/mo, GST included, no annual lock-in | A$240/mo (A$2,880 a year) |
| Pro tier, billed annually (effective AUD) | A$99/mo, GST included (no annual discount; no lock-in) | A$160/mo billed annually (about A$1,920 a year) |
| Free tier | 14-day full-access trial | Yes — 50 transcribe and dictate actions plus 10 document actions per month (11 October 2026) |
| Bp Premier bundle | Not applicable | Yes — “Bp Free” included with a Bp Premier subscription (11 October 2026) |
| Registrar discount | 40% off student / registrar rate | Discount for registrars for the duration of registrar employment, proof required; amount not published (11 October 2026) |
| Video consult included | Yes — browser-to-browser, no add-on | Captures audio from existing video calls; does not provide its own video platform |
| Lit search at point of care | Professional reference links; live Abe lookup awaiting verification | Not advertised on pages reviewed |
| Best Practice (Bp Premier) integration | Planned (not yet live) | Yes — “Exclusively built into Bp Premier” with field write-back |
| CCMP / GPMP / MHTP / Health Assessment auto-fill | Care plan and mental health note types supported, not a named billing-code workflow | Yes — initial and review plans, MHTP, ATSI / 45-49 / 75+ Health Assessments auto-filled from EMR |
| Australian ownership and database location | Yes — Australian owner; stored in Sydney; transcription and note writing processed in Australia, with a labelled last resort outside Australia | Australian company; “processed and stored within Australia” |
| Owner / ABN | Black Health Intelligence Pty Ltd (ABN 23 693 026 112) | Lyrebird Health Pty Ltd (Australian-incorporated) |
| Clinical tools and questionnaires | 15 clinical tools, including calculators, questionnaires, Weight Progress and official CVD calculator result entry | DASS-21 sent pre-consult for MHTP workflow; others not itemised |
| MDO / national guidance | Not yet | Co-developed national AI scribe guidance with MDA National |
Common questions
Why look for a Lyrebird alternative?
Common reasons clinicians explore alternatives to Lyrebird include: wanting monthly billing instead of an annual lock-in, wanting video consult included in the base subscription, wanting a lower monthly cost, or wanting a single subscription with no add-on creep.
How much does AI Notes cost compared to Lyrebird?
AI Notes is A$99/mo, GST included, billed monthly. On 11 October 2026 Lyrebird’s pricing page showed Pro at A$240 a month on monthly billing or A$160 a month billed annually; the page does not state whether GST is included. Confirm Lyrebird’s GST treatment and current offer directly.
Does AI Notes include video consult and lit search?
Browser video consultations and professional reference links are part of the plan. Live Abe lookup is awaiting outside-host verification. Confirm Lyrebird’s current features directly; the references here are historical.
Is AI Notes locked into an annual contract?
No. AI Notes is billed monthly with no annual commitment. You can cancel at any time from Settings or by emailing office@telescribe.com.au.
Can my whole clinic switch?
AI Notes offers group pricing for practices of 3 or more clinicians. Each clinician subscribes individually at a reduced rate. Request a discount code from the Pricing page.
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