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Aidoc vs Updox

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Aidoc

Healthcare

FDA cleared radiology AI for triage and notification of time critical findings

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Updox

Healthcare

Healthcare communications platform for eFax, telehealth and patient reminders

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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Aidoc the clearances are for triage and notification in the CADt category, so the software may reorder a worklist but may not deliver a diagnosis or replace a read, and business cases built on reduced radiologist workload do not survive contact with the regulatory wording.; Updox no specific dollar amounts listed on pricing page
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Aidoc and Updox actually diverge.

Attributes where Aidoc and Updox differ
AttributeAidocUpdox
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Healthcare).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Aidoc

  • Triage and notification
  • Intracranial haemorrhage
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Large vessel occlusion
  • Pneumothorax on X-ray
  • aiOS platform
  • Clinical workflow notifications

Only in Updox

Nothing recorded that Aidoc does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Aidoc

  • A regional stroke centre that wants large vessel occlusion flagged and the neurointervention team notified before the radiologist dictatesnot Updox
  • A trauma centre wanting cervical spine fracture and intra abdominal free gas prioritised in an overnight queue read by one on call radiologistnot Updox
  • An oncology imaging programme that wants incidental pulmonary embolism caught on staging CTs ordered for a different questionnot Updox
  • A health system that has bought AI from several vendors and wants one PACS integration through aiOS rather than one integration per algorithmnot Updox

Updox

  • Healthcare communication and patient engagementnot Aidoc
  • Medical practice fax, telehealth, and SMS messagingnot Aidoc
  • Charge capture and medical billing workflowsnot Aidoc
  • Multi-location healthcare systemsnot Aidoc

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Aidoc

  • The clearances are for triage and notification in the CADt category, so the software may reorder a worklist but may not deliver a diagnosis or replace a read, and business cases built on reduced radiologist workload do not survive contact with the regulatory wording.
  • Triage algorithms are tuned for sensitivity, so false positives are routine, and each one interrupts a radiologist. Sites that do not measure positive predictive value in their own case mix see clinician trust erode within months.
  • Pricing is per algorithm and per study volume with no published rate card, so the cost of a multi algorithm deployment escalates sharply and cannot be benchmarked before a sales conversation.
  • The clinical benefit accrues to stroke, trauma and cardiology service lines while the cost usually lands in the radiology or IT budget, which makes internal funding harder than the return on investment slides suggest.
  • Performance depends on scanner protocols and reconstruction settings, so results validated at one site do not transfer, and each deployment needs local validation work that is rarely budgeted for.

Updox

  • No specific dollar amounts listed on pricing page
  • Actual costs require contacting sales team or scheduling a demo
  • Standard and Enterprise tier limits shown but no pricing transparency

Pricing, plan by plan

Aidoc

On request
  • Aidoc$undefined/year
    • Annual subscription priced by algorithm and by study volume
    • aiOS platform integration licensed separately from individual algorithms
    • Multi algorithm bundles negotiated for enterprise deployments

Updox

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Updox review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Aidoc if

  • You need triage and notification.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want intracranial haemorrhage.

Choose Updox if

Nothing in the data separates Updox from Aidoc on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Questions people ask

Is Aidoc or Updox better?
Neither clearly leads. Aidoc starts at On request and Updox at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aidoc or Updox?
Aidoc starts at On request and Updox at On request.
Does Aidoc or Updox run on more platforms?
Aidoc runs on Web, iOS, Android. Updox runs on Web.
What is Aidoc best used for?
Aidoc is most often used for a regional stroke centre that wants large vessel occlusion flagged and the neurointervention team notified before the radiologist dictates, a trauma centre wanting cervical spine fracture and intra abdominal free gas prioritised in an overnight queue read by one on call radiologist, an oncology imaging programme that wants incidental pulmonary embolism caught on staging cts ordered for a different question, a health system that has bought ai from several vendors and wants one pacs integration through aios rather than one integration per algorithm. Of those, a regional stroke centre that wants large vessel occlusion flagged and the neurointervention team notified before the radiologist dictates and a trauma centre wanting cervical spine fracture and intra abdominal free gas prioritised in an overnight queue read by one on call radiologist are not what Updox is typically brought in for.
What can Aidoc do that Updox cannot?
Aidoc covers Triage and notification, Intracranial haemorrhage, Pulmonary embolism, Large vessel occlusion.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Aidoc: Is Aidoc FDA cleared?

Yes, it holds multiple 510(k) clearances, but they are for computer aided triage and notification. It may prioritise a worklist and notify a team. It may not provide a diagnostic interpretation or replace a radiologist read.

Updox: How much does Updox cost?

Updox pricing is not published on the pricing page. The vendor offers customizable packages and directs inquiries to schedule a demo or contact the sales team for personalized pricing based on practice size and tool requirements.

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Aidoc: Does it reduce radiologist workload?

No. Every study still needs a full read. The benefit is in the order studies are read and how quickly a receiving specialty is activated, not in reading fewer studies.

Updox: What is Updox's pricing model?

Updox uses a usage-based pricing model with customizable packages. Costs are tailored based on the tools selected (fax pages, telehealth sessions, patient reminders, text messages, broadcast messages) and can scale with practice benchmark data.

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Aidoc: Can I run other vendors AI through it?

Yes, that is what the aiOS platform layer is for, and for health systems with several AI vendors it is often the main reason to buy Aidoc at all.

Updox: What limits are included in Updox's Standard tier?

Updox Standard tier includes up to 1,000 fax pages, 75 telehealth sessions, reminders for 500 appointments, 500 text messages, and 500 broadcast messages monthly, with higher limits available in Enterprise tier.

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Aidoc: Is pricing published?

No. It is quoted per algorithm and by annual study volume, and enterprise bundles are negotiated case by case.

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