OpenEvidence vs Medwise AI (2025): Public Evidence vs Enterprise Search
At a Glance
Who is it for?
OpenEvidence:Individual Clinicians
Medwise AI:NHS Trusts / Organisations
Why choose OpenEvidence?
- **Global Literature**: Scans millions of papers to answer clinical questions.
- **Evidence Grading**: Provides citations and confidence levels for claims.
- **Free Access**: Generally open to verified clinicians.
Why choose Medwise AI?
- **Local Content**: Indexes your Trust's intranet, PDFs, and local protocols.
- **Governance**: Only shows approved documents from your organisation.
- **Analytics**: Tracks what staff are searching for to identify knowledge gaps.
Feature Comparison
| Capability | OpenEvidence | Medwise AI |
|---|---|---|
| Source | PubMed / Medical Web | Internal Documents / Intranet |
| Scope | Universal Medicine | Local Operations |
| Model | B2C (Individual) | B2B (Enterprise) |
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
OpenEvidence is for asking "What is the best way to treat this?" based on global science.
Medwise AI is for asking "What is our way to treat this?" based on local policy. Hospitals procure Medwise to stop staff struggling to find PDFs on a clunky intranet.
Use-Cases
How do I treat Sarcoidosis?
When to choose OpenEvidence
- **Winner.** Summarises the latest evidence and trials.
When to choose Medwise AI
- Only useful if your hospital has a specific sarcoidosis policy.
What is the extension for the Cardio Reg?
When to choose OpenEvidence
- N/A
When to choose Medwise AI
- **Winner.** Finds the local rota or phone directory document.