Blueprint vs Freed
Two of the AI therapy scribes we track, compared on the dimensions that actually determine fit: clinical note quality, compliance, EHR integration and pricing.
Key takeaways
- Blueprint starts at From $79/clinician/mo; Freed starts at $99/clinician/mo.
- HIPAA: Blueprint — Yes; Freed — Yes.
- Note formats: Blueprint — SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Narrative, Custom; Freed — SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Narrative, Custom.
- Regions: Blueprint — US; Freed — US, CA.
Side-by-side
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 8.2 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
| Status | Hands-on tested | Hands-on tested |
| Starting price | From $79/clinician/mo | $99/clinician/mo |
| Free tier | No | No |
| Free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
| HIPAA + BAA | Yes | Yes |
| SOC 2 | Yes | Yes |
| GDPR | — | Partial |
| 42 CFR Part 2 | — | — |
| Note formats | SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Narrative, Custom | SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Narrative, Custom |
| Languages | 1 | 2 |
| Regions | US | US, CA |
| EHR integrations | 2 | 2 |
| Founded | 2019 | 2022 |
| HQ | New York, NY, USA | San Francisco, CA, USA |
Blueprint
Distinct from a pure scribe — Blueprint started as a measurement-based-care platform and now ships an ambient note layer that ties session content to outcome measures (PHQ-9, GAD-7, etc.). Useful if you want one tool for both. HIPAA-aligned with BAA. Pricing is published per-clinician with a free trial. Note quality is solid on standard talk-therapy formats; specialty templates are narrower than Mentalyc or Upheal.
Read the full Blueprint review →Freed
Started as a primary-care scribe and now widely used by therapists. Note generation is fast (<60s typical), the editor is clean, and the BAA is signed on the standard plan. Therapy templates (SOAP, DAP, BIRP, intake) are available but more limited than Mentalyc. No free tier — flat $99/mo per clinician. Best fit for a solo clinician who values speed and simplicity over modality depth.
Read the full Freed review →Bottom line
Pick Blueprint if you need therapists who want progress notes plus measurement-based-care outcomes in one workflow. Pick Freed if you need solo therapists who want a fast, low-fuss ambient scribe with a flat monthly price. Verify on a live session before committing — both publish trials or free tiers worth using.
FAQ
Which is better, Blueprint or Freed?
On our editorial rubric, Blueprint scores higher (8.2 vs 7.9). Best fit depends on your country, EHR, and budget — see the side-by-side table above.
Is Blueprint cheaper than Freed?
Blueprint starts at From $79/clinician/mo; Freed starts at $99/clinician/mo.
Are both Blueprint and Freed HIPAA-compliant?
Blueprint's HIPAA stance is "yes"; Freed's is "yes" as of our last verification.
Which note formats do Blueprint and Freed support?
Blueprint: SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Narrative, Custom. Freed: SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Narrative, Custom.
Do Blueprint or Freed integrate with SimplePractice or TherapyNotes?
Blueprint has 2 published EHR integration(s); Freed has 2. Most therapy scribes today use copy-paste rather than native write-back.