Medwise vs iatroX (2025): Enterprise Deployment vs Free UK Assistant
Current iatroX access
askiatroX and the PSA, PARA, MRCP Part 1, MRCEM SBA question banks are free. Other exam banks offer free samples, with full access included in all-access (£29/month or £99/year in the UK; US$29/month or US$99/year elsewhere).
Up to 10 new sample questions per day, shared across exams and subject to availability, with explanations and no account required. One complete guided Tutor session is included with a verified free account; continued Tutor use is included in all-access.
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At a Glance
Who is it for?
iatroX:Individual Clinicians & Students
Medwise:NHS Trusts & Healthcare Organisations
Why choose iatroX?
- Free clinical reference; all-access for paid learning features
- iatroX's UK clinical-reference component is UKCA-marked and registered with the MHRA as a Class I medical device
- Integrated adaptive quizzes (UKMLA, AKT)
- Native iOS & Android apps
Why choose Medwise?
- Enterprise-ready (G-Cloud, DTAC)
- Ingests local Trust & ICB documents/policies
- Provides organisation-level analytics
- Unified search across national and local content
Feature Comparison
| Capability | iatroX | Medwise |
|---|---|---|
| Access Model | Free clinical reference and selected UK banks; free samples for paid banks; full paid-bank access with all-access. | Procured by organisations; B2B |
| Uk Focus | UK-specific national sources | Strong UK/NHS orientation |
| Governance M H R A | iatroX's UK clinical-reference component is UKCA-marked and registered with the MHRA as a Class I medical device | N/A (Positioned as enterprise search) |
| Governance Data | Data encrypted; no PHI required | Listed on G-Cloud; DTAC compliant; Enterprise IG |
| Data Ingestion | National Guidelines using current authoritative clinical guidance | National Guidelines + Local Trust Documents |
| Audit Trail | Personal user history & CPD export | Organisation-level analytics dashboards |
| Mobile | iOS/Android apps + web | Web app (mobile-friendly) |
| Learning | Adaptive quizzes; CPD reflections | N/A (Primarily a search tool) |
| Price | Free clinical reference and selected UK banks; free samples for paid banks; full paid-bank access with all-access. | Procured; pricing via vendor |
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
Medwise emphasises enterprise deployment: a configurable search engine for organisations (like NHS Trusts) to unify national guidance and their own local policies, complete with analytics. iatroX combines free clinical reference with selected free question banks and sample questions. All-access includes the full paid exam banks, Socratic Tutor and CPD learning tools.
When To Use Each
- Choose Medwise if: You are an organisation (e.g., an NHS Trust, ICB, or large GP practice) looking to procure a single search tool that can index both national guidelines AND your own local documents, policies, and formularies.
- Choose iatroX if: You want free clinical reference alongside selected free banks, exam samples and subscription learning tools on web or mobile.
In-Depth Comparison: Workflow & Feel
The Medwise workflow is built around enterprise search. It excels at answering "What is our local policy on [X]?" by searching both public and internal documents and presenting snippets. The iatroX workflow is built around clinical support. It answers "What is the UK guidance on [X]?" but also adds interactive modules like Brainstorm (for case formulation) and Quiz (for knowledge consolidation).
In-Depth Comparison: Governance & Safety
This is a key difference. iatroX's UK clinical-reference component is UKCA-marked and registered with the MHRA as a Class I medical device.
Medwise is positioned as an enterprise search tool. It is listed on the UK Digital Marketplace (G-Cloud) for procurement and meets DTAC (Digital Technology Assessment Criteria) standards, which focuses on security, interoperability, and clinical safety for NHS procurement.
In-Depth Comparison: Learning & CPD
Medwise is not primarily a learning platform; it's a productivity and compliance tool for active clinicians. iatroX has a dedicated focus on learning and development, with a large, adaptive quiz bank mapped to UK exams and a built-in CPD reflection tool.
Public information as of 4 Nov 2025. Trademarks belong to their owners.
Use-Cases
Organisation-wide roll-out
When to choose iatroX
- Individual use; no deployment needed
When to choose Medwise
- SSO, local policy ingestion, analytics
Front-line quick look-ups
When to choose iatroX
- Fast national guidance retrieval
- Brainstorm prompts
When to choose Medwise
- Unified search across national + local content
Medical Student / Trainee
When to choose iatroX
- Prepare for UKMLA/AKT with quizzes
- Practice case brainstorming
When to choose Medwise
- N/A (Not a learning platform)
GP Partner / IT Lead
When to choose iatroX
- N/A (Individual tool)
When to choose Medwise
- Procure via G-Cloud for Trust-wide deployment
- Track usage with analytics
FAQs
- Is Medwise free?
- Medwise is generally procured by organisations (B2B); check with the vendor for pricing.
- Does iatroX integrate local trust documents?
- No. iatroX focuses on national UK sources and integrated workflow tools (Quiz, CPD) for individual clinicians.