Objective To compare the efficacy and safety of remimazolam tosilate and propofol in painless ultrasonic gastroscopy. Methods In a randomized, single-blind controlled study, 60 patients undergoing ultrasonic gastroscopy were selected and divided into observation group (31 cases) and control group (29 cases). Observation group was anesthetized with remimazolam tosilate, while control group was anesthetized with propofol. Two groups' hemodynamic index, perioperative adverse events, changes of MOAA/S score, awakening and departure time were observed at different time points during anesthesia. Results The observation group had less changes on hemodynamics. The observation group had enough depth of sedation, while the control group had a deeper degree of sedation. The onset time of the two groups was similar and both awoke quickly and left, but the awakening time and leaving time in the observation group were slightly shorter. Adverse events in the control group were more than those in the observation group. Conclusions Remimazolam tosilate for painless ultrasonic gastroscopy had little effect on hemodynamics, which can generate enough depth of sedation, and make patients wake up quickly. In addition, the incidence of its adverse events was low, and the overall effectiveness and safety were superior to those of propofol.