Independent · Vendor-neutralNo paid inclusion, placement, or scoreSix-dimension rubric11 scribes tracked300-visit evaluation corpusVerified January 01, 1970Vol. II · No. 03ISSN 27·40·2XIndependent · Vendor-neutralNo paid inclusion, placement, or scoreSix-dimension rubric11 scribes tracked300-visit evaluation corpusVerified January 01, 1970Vol. II · No. 03ISSN 27·40·2X
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Verified 2026-07-01 · Editorial report
Rank #03 of 11

Freed

Ambient scribe built for independent clinicians.

Weighted score
8.8/ 10
Six-dimension rubric · 8.90 weighted avg
§ 01 / Editorial verdict

What Freed actually is

Freed is an AI medical scribe that listens to the patient visit ambiently and returns a structured SOAP note within seconds. It targets independent clinicians in primary care and common specialties, offers a signed BAA, and integrates with most EHRs through copy-paste or lightweight browser workflows.

§ 02 / Subscores by dimension

Rubric performance

Each dimension is scored 0–10 and weighted per the public methodology. Bars visualize raw dimension score; weight is shown for context.

HIPAA & security
20% weight
9.0
Note quality
22% weight
9.1
EHR integration
18% weight
8.2
Workflow fit
15% weight
9.4
Pricing & contract
15% weight
9.0
Support & reliability
10% weight
8.6
§ 03 / Strengths & weaknesses

What Freed does well — and what it doesn't

Strengths
  • Fastest solo-clinician setup we tested: under five minutes to first note.
  • Note structure holds up across primary care, women's health, and psychiatry.
  • Editable templates per clinician; learns preferences after ~5 visits.
Weaknesses
  • No native Epic write-back; copy-paste into hospital EHRs.
  • Coding suggestions are advisory, not billing-grade.
§ 04 / Buyer fit

Who should — and shouldn't — buy Freed

Best for
  • Solo and small primary-care practices
  • Independent specialists on cloud EHRs
Not best for
  • Hospital-employed clinicians on Epic with strict IT policies
§ 05 / HIPAA & security posture

Compliance

Signed BAA
Yes
SOC 2 Type II
Yes
HITRUST
No
Data residency
US
§ 06 / Pricing & terms

Pricing

Entry price
$99 / clinician / month
Trial
7-day free trial
Billing
Monthly or annual
Price band
$$
EHR integrations

6 supported EHRs, per vendor documentation verified 2026-07-01.

AthenaeClinicalWorksDrChronoElationPractice FusionKareo
§ 07 / Company

About the company

Founded
2022
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Last verified
2026-07-01
§ FAQ / Frequently asked questions

Freed — frequently asked questions

What is Freed?
Freed is an AI medical scribe that listens to the patient visit ambiently and returns a structured SOAP note within seconds. It targets independent clinicians in primary care and common specialties, offers a signed BAA, and integrates with most EHRs through copy-paste or lightweight browser workflows.
How does Freed rank against other AI medical scribes?
Freed ranks #3 of 11 AI medical scribes we track, with a weighted score of 8.8/10 across the six-dimension ClinicScribeCompare rubric (HIPAA & security, note quality, EHR integration, workflow fit, pricing, and support). Last verified 2026-07-01.
Is Freed HIPAA compliant?
Freed signs a Business Associate Agreement (BAA), holds SOC 2 Type II, and does not currently carry HITRUST. Data residency is US. HIPAA compliance is a joint responsibility: a signed BAA plus documented security controls is the minimum bar for any covered clinic.
How much does Freed cost?
Freed starts at $99 / clinician / month (price band $$). Billing: Monthly or annual. Trial: 7-day free trial. Small clinics should confirm per-clinician pricing, group discounts, and any usage caps directly with the vendor before signing.
Which EHRs does Freed integrate with?
Freed documents integrations with 6 EHR systems: Athena, eClinicalWorks, DrChrono, Elation, Practice Fusion, Kareo. Depth of integration varies from native write-back to SMART-on-FHIR to copy-paste; confirm the exact workflow for your EHR during the trial.
Who is Freed best for?
Freed is a strong fit for: Solo and small primary-care practices; Independent specialists on cloud EHRs. It is a weaker fit for: Hospital-employed clinicians on Epic with strict IT policies.
What are the main strengths of Freed?
Fastest solo-clinician setup we tested: under five minutes to first note. Note structure holds up across primary care, women's health, and psychiatry. Editable templates per clinician; learns preferences after ~5 visits.
What are the main weaknesses of Freed?
No native Epic write-back; copy-paste into hospital EHRs. Coding suggestions are advisory, not billing-grade.
Where does Freed rank among AI medical scribes for small clinics?
Freed ranks #3 of 11 in the 2026 ClinicScribeCompare rubric with a weighted score of 8.8/10. The top of the ranking is tightly grouped — differences of 0.2–0.4 points across the top five scribes are common — so the right choice usually depends on EHR fit, specialty, and procurement constraints rather than the overall score alone.
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§ 09 / Also consider

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