Australian AI Scribe Comparison

Grounded Scribe vs Freed AI

Comparing US-based Freed AI with Grounded Scribe, an Australian-built clinical documentation platform. See how they stack up on features, compliance, and data sovereignty.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

A transparent comparison to help you make an informed choice.

Feature
Grounded Scribe
Freed AI
Free Tier
10 healthcare-grade sessions + unlimited dictation notes/month, forever
7-day free trial only (no permanent free tier)
Paid Plans From
$19/month + GST (Plus, 30 sessions)
Multiple paid tiers (verify at getfreed.ai)
AI Receptionist (Phone Agent)
Built-in with browser test calls and AU phone numbers
Available (Freed Front Desk)
Profession Coverage
70+ professions with tailored templates and terminology
Primarily GP and outpatient specialist focused
Mental Health Focus
Deep support for psychologists, counsellors, social workers
Dedicated mental health and psychiatry support
Clinical Assessments
Unlimited on all plans (PHQ-9, GAD-7, DASS-21, 30+ validated tools)
Not offered as a built-in feature
Australian Data Hosting
Secure Australian cloud hosting, APPs compliant
US-based data hosting (United States)
Australian Privacy Compliance
Built for Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
HIPAA compliant (US privacy standard)
Ambient Listening
Real-time ambient transcription during consultations
Real-time ambient transcription (core strength)
Template Learning
Custom templates with profession-specific defaults
Templates that auto-learn from your edits
Supervision Management
Full supervision system with competency tracking and learning plans
Not available
Task Management
Built-in tasks with AI auto-extraction from sessions
Not available
Student Pricing
Practitioner-in-Training from $10/month (2-year access)
No student pricing available
School Wellbeing
Full school wellbeing case management system
Not available
Practice Software Integrations
Cliniko, Halaxy & Nookal integrations with note write-back
EHR push to major US electronic health records

Key Differences

Why Australian professionals are choosing Grounded Scribe over Freed AI.

Australian Data Sovereignty

Grounded Scribe stores all clinical data on Australian servers, fully compliant with Australian Privacy Principles. Freed AI stores data in the United States under HIPAA, which does not meet Australian data residency expectations.

Typically More Affordable

Grounded Scribe Plus starts at $19/month AUD for 30 sessions. With multiple pricing tiers and AUD billing, Grounded Scribe offers a lower entry price for Australian practitioners without currency conversion.

Beyond GP Documentation

Freed AI focuses on GPs and outpatient specialists. Grounded Scribe covers 70+ professions including psychologists, allied health, social workers, and educators with profession-specific templates and clinical assessments.

Complete Clinical Platform

Grounded Scribe goes beyond documentation with a built-in AI Receptionist, 30+ validated clinical assessments, supervision management, treatment plans, and school wellbeing tools.

Pricing Comparison

More plans, more flexibility, and significantly lower prices with Australian data hosting included.

From $19/mo

Grounded Scribe

AI Scribe Plans

Free$0/mo
Plus (30 sessions)$19/mo + GST
Core (60 sessions)$39/mo + GST
Pro (120 sessions)$69/mo + GST
Max (Unlimited)$99/mo + GST

All paid plans include unlimited healthcare-grade dictations, unlimited assessments, and 100+ note templates. Australian data hosting on all plans. Student plans from $10/month.

Freed AI

Pricing (USD)

Free Trial7 days
Paid PlansMultiple tiers (USD)
CurrencyUSD only
Data HostingUnited States

Freed AI offers multiple paid tiers in USD. Verify current pricing at getfreed.ai. No Australian data hosting. No student pricing.

Australian Pricing

Pay in AUD, No Currency Risk

Grounded Scribe offers a lower entry price starting at $19/month AUD with Australian data hosting included on all plans. No USD conversion or exchange rate surprises.

Which Is Right for You?

Choose Grounded Scribe if you...

  • Want affordable plans with 5 pricing tiers to choose from
  • Work in mental health, allied health, or education
  • Need built-in clinical assessments (PHQ-9, GAD-7, etc.)
  • Want an AI Receptionist to handle phone calls
  • Require Australian data hosting and Privacy Principles compliance
  • Need supervision management and competency tracking
  • Are a student or trainee looking for affordable access

Consider Freed AI if you...

  • Are based in the United States and need US EHR push integrations
  • Prefer an ambient-only approach without additional clinical tools
  • Want templates that automatically learn and adapt from your edits
  • Need pre-visit summary features for outpatient workflows
No Credit Card Required

Try Grounded Scribe Free

Get 10 healthcare-grade sessions and unlimited dictation notes every month. No credit card, no lock-in. Upgrade to Plus for just $19/month + GST when you are ready.

Information about Freed AI is based on their publicly accessible website as of April 2026. We encourage readers to verify current features and pricing directly at getfreed.ai. Freed is a trademark of its respective owners. Grounded Scribe is not affiliated with or endorsed by Freed AI.

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