Head-to-head · AI Medical Scribe Software
Freed vs Empathia AI
Freed leads on 1 check, Empathia AI on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFreed · 7.0/10
- Lowest starting priceFreed · $39/user/mo
- Free trialboth
Freed scores higher on our rubric for ai medical scribe software: 7.0 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #16 and #18.
Freed is cheaper to start at $39/user/mo against $50/user/mo. Empathia AI leads on ehr integrations: 23 versus 0.
Freed is the better fit for solo clinicians seeking affordable documentation. Empathia AI is the better fit for clinics needing extensive EHR connectivity.
- Freed fits best
Solo clinicians seeking affordable documentation
- Empathia AI fits best
Clinics needing extensive EHR connectivity
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Side by side
| Feature | Freed 7.0/10 Visit ↗ | Empathia AI 6.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Ranking | #16 in AI Medical Scribe Software | #18 in AI Medical Scribe Software |
| Best for | Solo clinicians seeking affordable documentation | Clinics needing extensive EHR connectivity |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $39/user/mo (best) | $50/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | 21 days |
| Free trial length | 7 days · no card needed | 21 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | HIPAA, SOC 2, 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 20 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Freed 3/3 · Empathia AI 3/3 | ||
| Ambient capture | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specialty templates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Patient consent tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| EHR integrations | 0 | 23 (best) |
| Languages supported | 15 | Not checked yet |
| Note formats | Both | Both |
| Mobile app coverage | Both | Both |
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| Our verdict | Freed is an AI medical scribe for clinicians and independent healthcare practices. It captures and transcribes in-person or virtual patient visits, then generates customizable clinical notes, including structured SOAP notes.… Read the review → |
Empathia AI is a clinical documentation and workflow assistant for physicians and healthcare teams. It captures encounters for ambient transcription, generates SOAP notes and other clinical documents, and supports dictation, voice… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Freed — where it wins
- Ambient SOAP notes for in-person and virtual visits
- Specialty templates, evidence answers, and coding suggestions
- Web, mobile, Chrome extension, and nine integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; paid access starts at $39 per clinician monthly
- EHR push and coding suggestions are reserved for Premier
- Groups features are designed for clinic and practice administration
Empathia AI — where it wins
- 15 listed EMR and EHR integrations with browser-based autofill
- Ambient SOAP notes, intake, telemedicine, and specialty workflows
- Web, iOS, Android, and Chrome extension access
Where it doesn't
- No free plan beyond the 21-day trial
- Premium costs $75 monthly or $50 per month when billed annually
- Custom integrations are listed under the Clinics & Teams plan
- Freed7.0/10 · 7-day trial
Affordable AI documentation for solo clinicians, with deeper workflow tools on higher tiers.
Visit FreedFull verdict → - Empathia AI6.8/10 · 21-day trial
A broad AI scribe and workflow assistant for clinics that need EHR connectivity.
Visit Empathia AIFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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