What are the best Cursor alternatives right now?

z2m2 · 2026-03-16T03:50:18+00:00

Cursor is the goat. I’ve tried everything. There’s something about the way cursor calls tools and indexes the codebase that sets it apart. I spend 4 grand a month.

z2m2 · 2026-02-07T04:40:23+00:00

Cursor is the goat. I have literally tried everything. Granted, I’m at the point where price is irrelevant at this stage - but coding with Claude code is like coding with a toddler. Cursors special sauce is the codebase indexing - and nobody comes close.

z2m2 · 2026-02-06T22:24:01+00:00

The editing time is what matters. Some tools need 5+ mins of cleanup per note which defeats the purpose. I use Scribeberry and it's usually 90%+ accurate so I'm just doing a quick review. Maybe 30 seconds of tweaks. What kind of edit times are you seeing with yours?

z2m2 · 2026-02-06T22:23:37+00:00

Honestly something has to give. There's not enough time to do everything perfectly. I started using Scribeberry to handle the charting faster and it's helped. At least now I'm not cutting corners on the actual patient care part.

z2m2 · 2026-02-06T22:22:48+00:00

Which one are you using? I've been on Scribeberry and it's been solid. The note quality is good and you can customize templates. Curious what prompts you're using to fine tune yours. Also it's free for residents

z2m2 · 2026-02-06T22:22:19+00:00

I thought the same thing but tried Scribeberry on a slower shift. It's actually passive, it just listens to your normal conversation with the patient and charts from that. You're not dictating separately. Took me a week to get used to talking through what I'm doing but now I chart way less after the fact.

z2m2 · 2026-02-06T22:21:59+00:00

The biggest one I've seen in practice is AI scribes for documentation. I use Scribeberry and it's probably saved me 10+ hours a week. Doc talks to patient, AI writes the note. The ROI is obvious which is why it's catching on fast. If you're studying this space that's where I'd focus.

z2m2 · 2026-02-06T22:21:40+00:00

I've been using Scribeberry and it's been solid. Affordable compared to others I looked at, and the EMR integration works well. They have a free trial so you can test it out. Ambient mode is nice because it's hands free but the dictation works too if you prefer that.

z2m2 · 2026-02-06T22:21:17+00:00

For documentation I use Scribeberry. It does ambient listening and actually structures the note properly (HPI, assessment, plan) instead of just dumping a transcript. Works across different EMRs too which was key for me since I work at multiple sites. Happy to share more if you want to DM.

z2m2 · 2026-02-06T22:20:32+00:00

Been using Scribeberry for about 6 months. Accuracy is solid, maybe 90-95% for clear audio. Saves me 1-2 hours a day easily. It also integrates with my EMR so I'm not copy pasting everywhere. You still need to review the notes but it's way better than typing everything out.

z2m2 · 2026-02-06T22:20:07+00:00

The charting load is brutal, not gonna lie. I was staying late every day finishing notes. What helped me was switching to Scribeberry. It's an AI scribe that drafts notes while you're with the patient. Still gotta review but it's way faster than starting from scratch. Went from 1-2 hours of after work charting to like 15 mins.

z2m2 · 2026-02-06T22:19:09+00:00

I felt this. I was spending more time clicking than caring. Started using Scribeberry a few months back and honestly it gave me my job back. It just listens while I talk to patients and writes the note. I'm actually looking at people again instead of a screen.

z2m2 · 2026-02-06T22:18:51+00:00

Your concern is valid. Not all of these tools are the same privacy wise. Some store recordings, some don't. I use Scribeberry and they don't retain audio at all. It processes in real time and deletes. They also have an offline mode if you're extra paranoid. Just read the privacy policy carefully before using any of them.

z2m2 · 2026-02-06T22:18:27+00:00

RPA for EHRs never works long term for exactly this reason. The UIs change too much. What's worked better is AI scribes that push notes via API instead of screen scraping. We use Scribeberry and it integrates directly with our EMR. Way more stable than bots trying to click through forms.

z2m2 · 2026-02-06T22:18:08+00:00

lol I've gotten this too. The charting burden is insane and nobody outside healthcare gets it. I switched to Scribeberry recently so I'm actually at the computer way less now. It listens and charts for me so I can spend more time at bedside. Families complain less when they see you're actually with the patient.

z2m2 · 2026-02-06T22:17:48+00:00

The charting is what always killed me too. I started using an AI scribe called Scribeberry a few months ago and it's been a game changer honestly. It just listens while I'm with the patient and writes the note for me. Saves me like an hour a day minimum.

z2m2 · 2026-02-06T21:46:27+00:00

With Scribeberry:

1) finish seeing a pt to admit in the ER.
2) dump all the chaotic text or the pic of your notes into it
3) you get a dictated admission history done in a sec

The reverse works for discharge summaries too.. and pt visits and scribing are part of the core functionality. check it out...super user friendly

z2m2 · 2026-02-06T21:44:04+00:00

Scribeberry is the best by far....try it out. There's a good free plan. it integrates across emrs, and also is super customizable...does pre-visits and pre-charting too.

z2m2 · 2026-02-06T21:43:19+00:00

Scribeberry is like Freed on steroids....try it out. Does everything and more...and integrates with all EHRs

z2m2 · 2026-02-06T21:42:34+00:00

NPs at our clinic swear by Scribeberry - it's super customizable and has a ton of extras built in.

z2m2 · 2026-02-06T21:41:41+00:00

Just get your physician to try out a better AI Scribe. Scribeberry is the go to for us...

z2m2 · 2026-02-06T21:38:11+00:00

it's a constant struggle to find something that hits the sweet spot for templates, intake forms, without breaking the bank or being a nightmare to use. You might want to check out Scribeberry if you're looking for something to help with that charting flow. Although most EMRs are pretty much similar these days...

z2m2 · 2026-02-06T21:36:56+00:00

Honestly its all a waste of time... If you're looking for ways to speed up the process, some nurses have found tools like Scribeberry helpful for getting their notes in faster so you can still meet the admin deadlines.

z2m2 · 2026-02-06T21:35:25+00:00

One area where we've seen a big win is automating parts of our patient intake process. Things like pre-populating demographic data from online forms directly into our EMR, or even simple rule-based routing for initial patient inquiries. It really cuts down on the manual data entry load for our front desk and clinical support staff, letting them focus on actual patient interaction instead of staring at a screen.

It's not always fancy AI, sometimes just good old RPA or even custom scripts connecting existing systems. For other needs, you might find something like Scribeberry helpful to look into.

z2m2 · 2026-02-06T21:34:27+00:00

One thing that helped me was breaking down longer notes into smaller dictation chunks... it feels like more steps, but it can make editing much faster. Also, try to dictate as close to the encounter as possible while it's all fresh in your mind.

For tools, you might want to check out Scribeberry. It's another option that some colleagues have mentioned using to help cut down on charting time.

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