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Freed alternatives

Freed alternatives for clinicians who want to check every line.

Freed is an ambient scribe built around the visit, with a 7-day trial and no card needed. People look elsewhere for a free plan, a lower price per clinician, dictation as well as visits, or a way to check every sentence before signing. Here are honest options, Sondeas included.

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Sources checked 22 Oct 2026

Freed, Heidi and Tandem prices are as listed on their own pricing pages on that date. Feature facts link to the vendor page we read. We make Sondeas. Tell us if anything is out of date.

What people look for

Why clinicians compare Freed with other scribes

The reasons we hear most, in no particular order.

  • A free plan or a lower price

    Somewhere to start without a trial clock, and a lower monthly price per clinician.

  • A way to check the draft

    Seeing exactly where each sentence came from in the recording, and what is not in it at all.

  • Dictation as well as visits

    Dictating after the patient leaves, with voice commands, not only recording the consultation.

  • Consent on record

    Consent asked and logged at every visit, with recording blocked when the patient objects.

  • Instructions in the patient's language

    Patient instructions written in the language the patient speaks.

  • Fit with the record system

    Copying into the EHR section by section, or dictating straight into its fields.

The short list

Five options worth a look

Including staying where you are. Prices are list prices per clinician, in US dollars unless noted.

  • Freed

    The tool you're comparing

    Ambient visit notes, pre-visit summaries and a Chrome extension that maps notes into browser EHRs.[2][3][4]

    Best for
    Clinicians who want an ambient scribe that pushes notes into browser EHRs.
    Price
    Starter $39 a month (up to 40 notes), Core $79 (unlimited notes), Premier $119, or $104 billed yearly. 7-day trial, no card.[1]
    Good to know
    EHR push, coding and letters are on Premier.[1]

  • Sondeas

    That's us

    Every sentence linked to the second of the recording it came from, checks before you sign, sign and lock, and an optional passphrase lock.

    Best for
    Clinicians who dictate and want to check every sentence before signing.
    Price
    7 days free on Pro and Clinician. Clinician $49 a month, or $39 a month billed yearly. 25 fast hours a month, then unlimited standard speed. Founding price $29 a month, locked for life for clinicians who join.
    Good to know
    Works in the browser, with an extension that dictates into web EHR fields. No dictation into desktop apps outside the browser yet.

  • Heidi

    Ambient scribe, dictation on the desktop, coding suggestions and tasks, in 110+ languages.[6][7][8]

    Best for
    Clinicians who want free, unlimited scribing.
    Price
    Free plan with unlimited scribing. Clinician $150 a month, or $110 billed yearly; 14-day Clinician trial.[5]
    Good to know
    Registered as a Class I medical device in the UK. Practice seats are $180 a month, billed yearly only.[9][5]

  • Tandem Health

    Ambient scribe with referrals, sick notes and visit summaries, plus coding suggestions.[11][12]

    Best for
    Clinics that want ambient notes with a free plan, priced in euros.
    Price
    Free plan with unlimited notes. Pro €125 per user a month, billed yearly.[10]
    Good to know
    States CE MDR class IIa on its site.[12]

  • Dragon Medical One

    Speech recognition that types what you say, with voice commands, auto-texts with fields and a Dictation Box.[14]

    Best for
    Clinicians who want to type by voice into the applications they already use.
    Price
    Not published; Microsoft asks you to contact sales.[13]
    Good to know
    Microsoft offers ambient note-writing as a separate product, Dragon Copilot.[15]

Side by side

Freed and Sondeas, side by side

Facts about Freed from its own pages. Prices per clinician per month, in US dollars.

Freed compared with Sondeas, sources read 22 October 2026
FeatureFreed(public pages, 22 Oct 2026)Sondeas
Price
Free plan or trialFreedNo free plan listed; a 7-day trial, no card.[1]SondeasNo free plan; 7 days free on Pro and Clinician, card required. Every note, summary and translation made from them is included.
PlansFreedStarter $39 a month (up to 40 notes a month), Core $79 (unlimited notes), Premier $119, or $104 billed yearly.[1]Sondeas$49 a month, or $39 a month billed yearly. 25 fast hours a month, then unlimited standard speed. Founding price $29 a month, locked for life for clinicians who join. Clinician Max (100 fast hours a month): $99, or $79 billed yearly.
Groups and practicesFreedGroups: custom price with a volume discount and central billing.[1]Sondeas$45 per clinician seat a month billed yearly ($55 monthly), secretary seats $19, from 3 seats, with fast hours pooled.
DiscountsFreed50% off monthly plans for students; Core free for residents.[1]SondeasAnnual billing gives two months free. Plan holders get 20% off extra hours.
How it listens
CaptureFreedAmbient scribe for the visit.[2]SondeasDictate in the browser after the visit, with voice commands and punctuation modes (automatic, spoken or mixed) in English and Spanish, or upload a recording.
Into the recordFreedChrome extension maps and pushes notes into browser EHRs, on Premier.[4][1]SondeasA browser extension dictates into any web EHR field, with a dictation box for fields that block text. Copy into any EHR section by section.
LanguagesFreed90+ languages.[16]SondeasTranscription and translation in 100 languages; patient instructions in the patient's language.
Review and safety
Evidence for each sentenceFreedNot checkedSondeasEvery sentence links to the second of the recording it came from. Anything not in the recording is flagged.
Checks before signingFreedNot checkedSondeasMedications, doses, allergies, laterality, sex and identity are checked; possibly missing items are listed for you to add.
Editing the draftFreedEdit notes by AI chat.[3]SondeasEdit by voice or chat, with the change shown before you accept it.
Sign and lockFreedNot checkedSondeasSigned notes are locked; changes become amendments with a reason and an audit trail.
CodingFreedICD-10, CPT and E&M suggestions.[17]SondeasNot offered yet.
Regulatory statusFreedNot checkedSondeasDocumentation support, not a medical device.
Privacy and admin
Data and retentionFreedRetention settings.[3]SondeasEncrypted in transit and at rest. An optional passphrase lock encrypts your notes with a key we never hold, so our staff cannot read them. Practices set when audio is deleted and how long notes are kept, with an audit log.
Practice adminFreedNot checkedSondeasPractice workspace: members, roles, invites, seats, usage reports and an audit log.

Sources, read 22 Oct 2026: [1] getfreed.ai/pricing; [2] getfreed.ai; [3] help.getfreed.ai, frequently asked questions; [4] getfreed.ai/ehr-push; [16] getfreed.ai/resources/ai-scribe-multilingual-visits; [17] getfreed.ai/press, coding assistant.

"Not checked" means we did not verify it from Freed's own pages on 22 Oct 2026. It does not mean the feature is missing; ask Freed.

When Sondeas fits better

Sondeas is the better fit when you dictate and want to check every line before you sign.

  • Evidence on every lineClick any sentence to hear where it came from. What the recording does not support is flagged, not filled in.
  • Checks before you signMedications, doses, allergies, laterality, sex and identity are checked, and possibly missing items are listed.
  • Sign and lockA signed note cannot change silently. Amendments keep a reason and an audit trail.
  • A passphrase only you knowLock your notes with a key we never hold, so our staff cannot read them.
  • Public prices for a practiceClinician $49 a month, Practice from $45 a clinician seat. Buy online or book a demo; no sales call needed.
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When to stay with Freed

If you want an ambient scribe that pushes notes into your browser EHR, or coding suggestions today, Freed is the stronger choice.

Questions

Freed alternatives: questions

Is there a free alternative to Freed?
Heidi and Tandem both list free plans with unlimited scribing or notes on their pricing pages (read 22 Oct 2026). Freed itself offers a 7-day trial with no card. Sondeas has no free plan. Pro and Clinician start with 7 days free, card required.
How does Sondeas compare on price?
Freed lists Starter at $39 a month for up to 40 notes and Core at $79 for unlimited notes (read 22 Oct 2026). Sondeas Clinician is $49 a month, or $39 a month billed yearly. 25 fast hours a month, then unlimited standard speed. Founding price $29 a month, locked for life for clinicians who join.
Can I try Freed and Sondeas on the same note?
Yes, and we recommend it. Dictate a non-identifiable test case into both and compare the drafts and how long review takes.
Does Sondeas work with my EHR?
Copy into any EHR section by section, or dictate into web EHR fields with the browser extension. Direct integrations are planned; ask us about yours.
Is Sondeas a medical device? Is it HIPAA compliant?
Documentation support, not a medical device: Sondeas drafts, you review and sign. We do not offer a BAA at launch and do not claim HIPAA compliance. Contact us before using US patient data.
What does Sondeas cost for a practice?
$45 per clinician seat a month billed yearly ($55 monthly), secretary seats $19, from 3 seats, with fast hours pooled. One invoice for the practice.

Sources

  1. [1] getfreed.ai/pricing, Freed plans and prices. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  2. [2] getfreed.ai, Freed product overview. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  3. [3] help.getfreed.ai, frequently asked questions, Freed chat edits, pre-visit summaries and retention. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  4. [4] getfreed.ai/ehr-push, Freed Chrome extension for browser EHRs. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  5. [5] heidihealth.com/en-us/pricing, Heidi plans and prices. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  6. [6] heidihealth.com/changelog/july-2025-updates, Heidi languages, Chrome side panel and desktop app. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  7. [7] heidihealth.com/en-au/product/dictate, Heidi dictation. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  8. [8] support.heidihealth.com, medical coding, Heidi coding suggestions. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  9. [9] heidihealth.com/blog/uk-clinicians-using-heidi-satisfy-nhs-guidance, Heidi MHRA Class I registration (UK). Read 22 Oct 2026.
  10. [10] tandemhealth.ai/product/pricing, Tandem plans and prices. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  11. [11] tandemhealth.ai/product/ai-scribe, Tandem scribe outputs. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  12. [12] tandemhealth.ai/ai-info, Tandem regulatory status and coding. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  13. [13] microsoft.com, Dragon Medical One, Dragon Medical One (no price published; contact sales). Read 22 Oct 2026.
  14. [14] support.microsoft.com, Dragon Medical One quick reference guide, Dragon Medical One voice commands, auto-texts and Dictation Box. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  15. [15] microsoft.com, Dragon Copilot, Dragon Copilot ambient notes. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  16. [16] getfreed.ai/resources/ai-scribe-multilingual-visits, Freed languages. Read 22 Oct 2026.
  17. [17] getfreed.ai/press, coding assistant, Freed coding suggestions. Read 22 Oct 2026.

Related

Freed, Heidi, Tandem Health and Dragon Medical One are trademarks of their owners, used only to identify their products. Facts about them come from public pages read on 22 Oct 2026 and may have changed. Tell us if something is out of date.

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