AMBOSS vs ClinicalKey (2025): The Knowledge Platform vs The Library

Last reviewed: 2025-12-19 · Reviewed by

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At a Glance

Who is it for?

AMBOSS:Clinicians / Students

ClinicalKey:Researchers / Specialists

Why choose AMBOSS?

  • **Summary**: Synthesises facts into readable articles.
  • **Features**: Interactive overlays (e.g. X-ray overlays).
  • **Speed**: Designed to get you the answer in seconds.

Why choose ClinicalKey?

  • **Source**: Gives you the raw textbook chapter (e.g. from Gray's Anatomy).
  • **Breadth**: Access to thousands of Elsevier titles.
  • **Media**: Huge database of images for presentations.

Feature Comparison

CapabilityAMBOSSClinicalKey
FormatWiki-style ArticleBook Chapter / PDF
UseClinical DecisionDeep Research

In-Depth Analysis

Overview

AMBOSS reads the books for you and writes a summary. ClinicalKey hands you the book. Use AMBOSS on the ward; use ClinicalKey in the office.

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Use-Cases

Quick check of dosage

When to choose AMBOSS

  • **Winner.**

When to choose ClinicalKey

  • Too slow.

Preparing a lecture

When to choose AMBOSS

  • Good for structure.

When to choose ClinicalKey

  • **Winner.** Essential for source materials.