Alternatives · Therapy & Clinics
Freed alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Freed alternative for most people is Carepatron (2.6 GPA), second in our ranking of therapy and clinic software. The best free one is Upheal (2.8 GPA).
Freed compared with 5 alternatives: Heidi Health, Mentalyc, Upheal, Carepatron and Blueprint.
Freed is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39 per clinician / month, billed annually ($59 billed monthly). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreedThis tool | Free trial · from $39/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Heidi Health | Free plan · from $110/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Mentalyc | Free trial · from $14.99/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Upheal | Free plan · from $39/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Carepatron | Free plan · from $31/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Blueprint | Free trial · from $0.99 | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Freed starts at $39 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Carepatron.
Heidi Health and Upheal score higher without starting lower. Mentalyc starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Freed
Heidi Health
AI medical scribe that writes clinical notes from visits
- Heidi Health starts at $110 per user / month, billed annually ($150 billed monthly).
- Heidi Health has a free plan, which Freed lacks.
- Heidi Health also lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
Suits: Clinicians who want AI-drafted notes with no upfront cost
Mentalyc
AI session notes and treatment plans for therapists
- Mentalyc starts at $14.99 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly).
- Mentalyc lists no iOS app, which Freed has.
- Mentalyc also covers reports.
- Mentalyc does not cover dictation, which Freed does.
Suits: Therapists who keep their current EHR and want faster notes
Upheal
AI therapy notes, with an optional full practice EHR
- Upheal starts at $39 per month for AI notes.
- Upheal has a free plan, which Freed lacks.
- Upheal also lists macOS and Android apps.
- Upheal also covers insurance billing, telehealth and appointment booking.
- Upheal does not cover dictation and templates, which Freed does.
Suits: Therapists who want AI notes without changing their EHR
Carepatron
Practice management with a free plan, AI scribe and telehealth
- Carepatron starts at $31 per user / month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
- Carepatron has a free plan, which Freed lacks.
- Carepatron also lists an Android app.
- Carepatron also covers insurance billing, telehealth and appointment booking.
- Carepatron does not cover dictation and templates, which Freed does.
Suits: Solo practitioners who want to start on a free plan
Blueprint
AI notes and an all-in-one EHR for therapists
- Blueprint starts at $0.99 per session (EHR Plus).
- Blueprint lists no iOS app, which Freed has.
- Blueprint also covers chat assistant, insurance billing, telehealth and appointment booking.
- Blueprint does not cover transcription, dictation and templates, which Freed does.
Suits: Therapists with a light or varying caseload who want to pay per session
Limits worth knowing in Freed
- Starter is capped at 40 notes a month; unlimited notes start on Core.
- The pricing markup shows $59 and $79 for Core without clear monthly or annual labels, so check the toggle before buying.
- EHR push, dictation and coding are limited to Premier, and SSO and shared notes to the custom Groups plan.
- It writes notes only; it does not schedule appointments or bill insurance.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Freed?
The alternatives to Freed in this directory are Heidi Health, Mentalyc, Upheal, Carepatron and Blueprint. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Freed.
Is there a free alternative to Freed?
Yes. Heidi Health, Upheal and Carepatron have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Freed alternatives work on Windows?
The Freed listing does not include a Windows app. Heidi Health lists one.
Which Freed alternatives work on macOS?
The Freed listing does not include a macOS app. Heidi Health and Upheal list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.