Freed vs Heidi vs Nabla: Ambient AI Scribes Compared (2026)
Three popular ambient AI scribes for solo and small practices compared on published pricing, BAA posture and best fit.
How to choose a scribeUpdated 2026-10-15 · sources on each tool page
Key takeaways
- Freed publishes Starter/Core/Premier from $39–$119/mo with a 7-day trial; best documented self-serve option for many small clinics.
- Heidi offers a free plan and Clinician around $110–$150/mo; third-party reviews say a BAA is on Practice (~$180/user/mo), not Free or Clinician – confirm before recording.
- Nabla is sales-led (reported from ~$119/provider/mo) with broader EHR integrations; BAA reported on paid plans, not a free tier.
- All three draft notes for clinician review only – get patient consent per your state, sign the BAA that matches your plan, and never auto-sign AI notes.
 Freed |  Heidi Health |  Nabla | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Starter $39/mo (40 notes), Core $79/mo, Premier $119/mo or $104 annually; 7-day trial | Free plan; Clinician $150/mo or $110/mo annually | Sales-led; reported from $119/provider/mo |
| What it does | Ambient AI scribe for solo and small practices, with browser EHR push. | AI scribe with a free tier and multilingual support. | Ambient AI scribe with broad EHR integrations. |
| HIPAA BAA | Yes – reported on paid plans; org-wide BAA on Groups plan (third-party reviews) | Reported only on the Practice tier (~$180/user/mo) – not on Free or Clinician (third-party review) | Reported on paid plans only – not the free tier (third-party reviews) |
| Best fit | Solo and small primary-care or specialty clinics that want published pricing and a short free trial before committing. | Clinicians who want a free tier to try ambient notes, or multilingual practices; confirm BAA tier before PHI. | Practices that need broader EHR integrations and are ready for a sales-led rollout. |
Facts come from vendor pages and third-party reviews as listed on each tool page; "unverified" means we could not confirm it. Confirm everything with the vendor before you sign.
Freed
Documentation & AI ScribesAmbient AI scribe for solo and small practices, with browser EHR push.
From $39/moBAA available
Heidi Health
Documentation & AI ScribesAI scribe with a free tier and multilingual support.
Free plan · from $150/moBAA reported
Nabla
Documentation & AI ScribesAmbient AI scribe with broad EHR integrations.
QuoteBAA reported
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