TapNote alternative

TapNote Alternative: How Nosht Compares

Nosht is a TapNote alternative for UK dental professionals who want structured dental note templates with a deterministic core and no audio capture.

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Last updated: June 2026

While TapNote (by Aura) uses tap-and-type structured records with AI predictive autocomplete — with no audio capture or dictation — Nosht provides deterministic click-through templates informed by GDC and FGDP(UK) guidelines. Nosht keeps no patient identifiers in your clinical notes (referral letters and leaflet sending excepted) and starts at £9.99/month.

This comparison is published by Nosht Limited. We have aimed to be accurate and fair based on publicly available information as of June 2026. Please verify details directly with each provider.

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Key differences at a glance

Nosht

Advantage: Structured click-through templates
Advantage: Deterministic core; optional AI shorthand fill you review
Advantage: No patient identifiers in clinical notes (referral letters and leaflet sending excepted)
Advantage: From £9.99/month
Neutral: 3-day free trial (card required)

TapNote (by Aura)

Neutral: Tap/type records with AI predictive autocomplete
Neutral: No audio capture or dictation
Neutral: End-to-end encryption claimed; consent features
Neutral: Plus listed at £22.80/month (June 2026)
Neutral: Free Lite plan; free two-week trial, no card; 50% off for foundation dentists; free for students (per aura.dental/pricing, checked 28 September 2026)

Nosht vs TapNote: full comparison

Feature	Nosht	TapNote
Approach	Structured click-through templates	Tap/type structured records with AI predictive autocomplete
Audio / dictation	None — no audio capture	None — no audio or dictation feature
Monthly pricing (paid)	From £9.99/mo	Plus £22.80/mo, Practice Plan £49.80/mo *
Free tier	No (3-day free trial, card required)	Yes (Lite plan); two-week trial on paid
Dental-specific templates	GDC & FGDP(UK)-aligned templates	Expert-approved smart records built by dentists (per aura.dental, checked 28 September 2026)
Patient identifier fields	None in your clinical notes (referral letters and leaflet sending excepted)	See TapNote’s privacy policy
AI dependency	Optional only — deterministic core; you review every field	AI predictive autocomplete
Encryption	Encrypted in transit & at rest; no patient identifiers in clinical notes (referral letters and leaflet sending excepted)	End-to-end encryption claimed *
Consent forms	Consent prompts in every template; Montgomery-informed Consent Checklists on Pro	Consent features available
Documentation completeness check	Bulletproof Mode	Instant note audits and a Personal Liability Risk Score (per aura.dental, checked 28 September 2026)
Free trial length	3 days (card required)	Two weeks, no card (per aura.dental/pricing, checked 28 September 2026)
Setup required	None — sign up and go	Stated: 2 minutes, no installation (per aura.dental, checked 28 September 2026)
Letters & referrals	Letter templates (including referrals)	Treatment letters, consent forms and referrals (per aura.dental, checked 28 September 2026)

* TapNote (Aura) pricing and encryption claim checked June 2026 via aura.dental. Details may have changed — verify with the provider.

How Nosht differs from TapNote

Deterministic notes, no predictive AI

TapNote (by Aura) suggests clinical wording via AI predictive autocomplete as you tap and type structured records. Nosht builds the note only from options you select: it has no predictive autocomplete and no audio capture. You select from pre-defined clinical options informed by GDC and FGDP(UK) guidelines, and the note text is deterministic — you control every word: the note is built only from what you select or type. Its AI is optional and clinician-reviewed: an advisory completeness check on the note you have written, plus a step that fills fields from your typed shorthand, where you confirm every field (see how Nosht uses AI).

No identifiers in your clinical notes (referral letters and leaflet sending excepted)

How any AI-assisted documentation tool handles clinical information is set out in its own privacy policy and data processing terms — verify TapNote's directly with the provider. What we can state is how Nosht is built: your clinical notes hold no patient identifiers — only clinical descriptors. You select clinical options, copy the note, and paste it into your PMS, so nothing in a routine note ties back to a named patient. There are two exceptions, both optional: the Referral Letter template, where you choose to enter patient details (name and date of birth, with NHS number, address and contact optional); and Send Leaflet, which processes a patient's email address or mobile number solely to deliver a patient information leaflet. Because Nosht is not a patient-record system, your GDPR and information-governance footprint stays small.

Lower cost for paid features

TapNote (by Aura) offers a free Lite plan, with paid tiers Plus at £22.80/month and Practice Plan at £49.80/month (per aura.dental, checked June 2026). Nosht Solo starts at £9.99/month — giving you full access to all templates and Bulletproof Mode documentation completeness checks, with a deterministic template core and only an optional AI shorthand fill. See TapNote for current pricing; Nosht Solo is £9.99/month at standard pricing.

Zero setup

Nosht requires nothing to set up — sign up, open a template, and start documenting. Every template is fully functional from your first appointment. Because the templates are deterministic, they are ready to use immediately — the note is built only from what you select or type, with no model to configure (the optional AI shorthand fill needs no setup either). You can start using Nosht during your next appointment.

When TapNote might be the better choice

TapNote (by Aura) may be better suited if you prefer AI predictive autocomplete as you tap and type, if its consent features fit your workflow, or if a free Lite plan appeals while you trial a tool before committing. The choice comes down to whether you value an AI-assisted tap/type workflow with predictive suggestions or a structured template-based workflow with deterministic output. For either approach, review the provider's pricing and privacy documentation to decide what fits your practice.

Structured, deterministic notes — no audio, no identifiers in your clinical notes (referral letters and leaflet sending excepted)

3-day free trial. Card required; cancel before your 3-day trial ends and you won't be charged. Your plan's features unlocked from day one. Nosht is not a patient-record system — your clinical notes hold no patient identifiers (referral letters and leaflet sending excepted). Start writing better notes today — from just £9.99/month.

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Switching from TapNote

Pick the appointment types you document most. Nosht has 50 structured templates, scoped to your role; browse them in the live demo.
Add your own abbreviations under Settings → Shorthand, so you type what you already type.
Copy the finished note in one click and paste it into Dentally, SOE Exact, R4 or whichever practice management system you use.
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Your existing notes stay in your PMS; there is nothing to migrate.

Aren’t templated notes all the same?

No. Every finding in a Nosht note is one you selected for this patient, and you can add free text or typed shorthand (which the optional Nosht AI turns into fields you confirm). Bulletproof Mode then flags missing elements, such as consent, risks discussed and post-op advice, before you paste the note into your PMS. What stays the same is the structure, so nothing required is left out.

Frequently asked questions

Is Nosht a good alternative to TapNote?

Yes. Both Nosht and TapNote target UK dental professionals, but they take fundamentally different approaches to clinical documentation. TapNote (by Aura) uses tap-and-type structured records with AI predictive autocomplete — there is no audio capture or dictation feature. Nosht uses structured click-through templates with no audio capture — the note text is deterministic, with an optional, clinician-reviewed AI that fills fields from your typed shorthand (you confirm every field), not an AI voice scribe. Nosht keeps no patient identifiers in your clinical notes (referral letters and leaflet sending excepted) and starts at £9.99/month vs TapNote Plus at £22.80/month (per aura.dental, checked June 2026).

Can I switch from TapNote to Nosht?

Yes. Nosht is a standalone web app — there is nothing to integrate, migrate, or configure. Sign up, pick a template, and start writing notes. Your existing notes in your PMS are completely unaffected.

Does Nosht use AI like TapNote?

Yes, but differently. Nosht’s note text comes from structured templates you click through, so every finding comes from what you select or type. Its AI is optional (Nosht AI, on Pro): it fills template fields from shorthand you type, never from audio, and runs an advisory completeness check on the note you have written; you review and confirm every field before it is used. TapNote (by Aura) uses AI predictive autocomplete as you tap and type structured records; Nosht has no predictive autocomplete, no audio capture and no voice recognition.

How does Nosht’s pricing work?

Nosht uses structured templates that produce deterministic notes, with only an optional, lightweight AI shorthand fill and no audio or transcription pipeline to run. This keeps costs low. Nosht Solo is £9.99/month. For TapNote pricing, see TapNote directly; its Plus plan was listed at £22.80/month (per aura.dental, checked June 2026).

Does TapNote store patient data?

How TapNote handles data is set out in its own privacy policy — please verify directly with the provider. What we can state about Nosht is that your clinical notes hold no patient identifiers — only clinical descriptors. You select clinical options from templates, copy the note, and paste it into your PMS. There are two exceptions, both optional: the Referral Letter template, where you choose to enter patient details (name and date of birth, with NHS number, address and contact optional); and Send Leaflet, which processes a patient's email address or mobile number solely to deliver a patient information leaflet. Nosht saves the notes and drafts you write to your account so you can find them again in your notes history. It also stores your account details and template preferences, but it is not a patient-record system.

Does TapNote have a free plan? How does it compare?

TapNote (by Aura) offers a free Lite plan, with end-to-end encryption claimed across the product. Paid plans are Plus at £22.80/month and Practice Plan at £49.80/month (per aura.dental, checked June 2026); TapNote also runs a two-week free trial. Nosht does not have a free tier. Nosht Solo is £9.99/month with a 3-day free trial (card required) and does not depend on AI — its template core is deterministic. Nosht Pro (£19.99/month) adds the optional AI shorthand fill, which you can use or ignore, and the full clinical toolkit. Compare the current plans to see which fits your practice.