Australian AI scribe comparison
Grounded Scribe vs Freed AI
Freed is a US outpatient documentation product with a large following; Grounded Scribe is built only for Australian settings. The difference that usually decides it is not the note quality — it is where the record comes to rest and whose rules it lives under.
Sources reviewed 9 September 2026 · the same criteria for both · we publish this page
The short answer
If you want adaptive templates and a large US product with a strong following, Freed is credible. If your obligations are Australian — onshore storage, MBS documentation, AU-specific terminology — Grounded Scribe is built for that. Freed does not state a data region in the sources reviewed.
Who each one suits
Freed AI alternative: which one fits your practice
We publish this comparison, so read the second list as the case for the other product, not as a concession.
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.)
- Require Australian data storage and Privacy Principles compliance
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
Where the choice turns
Practices with Australian obligations
Where clinical data rests is a governance question, not a branding one. Freed does not state a region in the sources reviewed.
Outpatient and general practice
Both cover it. Freed’s template learning is its distinctive claim.
Mental health and allied health
Profession-specific templates and built-in assessments versus adaptive general templates.
Trainees and students
Freed publishes a 50% student and trainee discount and lists free access for residents, students and trainees.
Criteria
Feature by feature.
Grounded Scribe’s column comes from our own published plans. Freed AI’s column reflects its publicly accessible pages, reviewed 9 September 2026.
| Criterion | Grounded Scribe | Freed AI |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 10 healthcare-grade sessions + unlimited dictation notes/month, forever | 7-day free trial; no permanent free plan listed in the sources reviewed (free access listed for residents, students and trainees) |
| Paid plans from | $19/month + GST (Plus, 30 sessions) | Multiple paid tiers (verify at getfreed.ai) |
| 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 and 33 validated tools in all) | Not listed as a built-in feature in the reviewed sources |
| Australian data storage | Records stored in Australia, APPs compliant | Region not stated in the official sources reviewed |
| Australian privacy compliance | Built for Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) | HIPAA compliant (US privacy standard) |
| Ambient listening | Records the whole consultation, in the room or by telehealth, and drafts the note afterwards. No live transcript on screen, by design | Real-time ambient transcription (core strength) |
| Template learning | Custom templates with profession-specific defaults | Templates that auto-learn from your edits |
| Task management | Built-in tasks with AI auto-extraction from sessions | Not listed in the reviewed sources |
| School wellbeing | Schools: Descant, our sister product, handles student support and wellbeing records | Not listed in the reviewed sources |
| Practice software integrations | Cliniko, Halaxy & Nookal integrations with note write-back | EHR push to major US electronic health records |
Where they differ
The differences that tend to decide it.
The rest is close enough that it rarely settles the question.
- 01
Australian data sovereignty
Grounded Scribe stores all clinical records in Australia, fully compliant with Australian Privacy Principles. Freed AI cites HIPAA, a US privacy standard, and does not state a data region in the sources reviewed.
- 02
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.
- 03
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.
- 04
Complete clinical platform
Grounded Scribe goes beyond documentation with 33 validated clinical assessments and treatment plans.
Cost
What each one costs.
Our plans are published in full. Read Freed AI’s current figures on their own pricing page rather than here.
| Plan level | Grounded Scribe | Freed AI |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 10 healthcare-grade sessions and unlimited dictations every month | No permanent free plan listed in the sources reviewed; 7-day trial; free access listed for residents, students and trainees |
| Entry paid plan | Plus, 30 sessions | From US$39/month |
| Top plan | Max, unlimited sessions | Higher tiers published by the provider |
Grounded Scribe tiers in full: Plus $19 for 30 sessions, Core $39 for 60, Pro $69 for 120, and Max $99 for unlimited — all + GST. Every paid plan includes unlimited healthcare-grade dictations, 33 assessments and 185 note templates. See pricing.
Moving over
Moving from Freed AI.
You do not have to commit to find out. Run both for a week and judge it on your own sessions.
- 01 Start free
Create an account in about a minute. No credit card. The free plan includes 10 healthcare-grade sessions and unlimited five-minute dictations every month.
- 02 Set up your templates
Pick from 185 profession-specific note templates or build your own, so your notes come out in the format you already write in.
- 03 Record a real session
Run it alongside your current tool for a week and compare the notes on your own work before you move anything.
- 04 Move across when you are ready
Keep both running as long as you like. There is no lock-in contract and no export fee, so switching back costs you nothing but the time.
Questions
Grounded Scribe and Freed AI: common questions
Is Grounded Scribe a good Freed AI alternative?
If you want adaptive templates and a large US product with a strong following, Freed is credible. If your obligations are Australian — onshore storage, MBS documentation, AU-specific terminology — Grounded Scribe is built for that. Freed does not state a data region in the sources reviewed.
How does Freed AI pricing compare?
Grounded Scribe has a free plan (10 sessions a month) and paid plans from $19/month + GST. Our plans are published in full. Read Freed AI’s current figures on their own pricing page rather than here.
Where is my data stored with Grounded Scribe and Freed AI?
Grounded Scribe: Records stored in Australia, APPs compliant. Freed AI: Region not stated in the official sources reviewed.
How do I switch from Freed AI?
Start free: Create an account in about a minute. No credit card. The free plan includes 10 healthcare-grade sessions and unlimited five-minute dictations every month. Set up your templates: Pick from 185 profession-specific note templates or build your own, so your notes come out in the format you already write in. Record a real session: Run it alongside your current tool for a week and compare the notes on your own work before you move anything. Move across when you are ready: Keep both running as long as you like. There is no lock-in contract and no export fee, so switching back costs you nothing but the time.
Built for your profession
Sources
Information about Freed AI is based on their publicly accessible website, reviewed 9 September 2026. Where a capability is not mentioned in those sources this page says so, rather than asserting the product does not have it. Verify current features and pricing directly with the provider. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Grounded Scribe Pty Ltd is the publisher of this comparison and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Freed AI.
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