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Last updated: March 2026

Reviewed by the WellNotes Clinical Team

WellNotes is a secure clinical documentation tool built specifically for mental health professionals. Generate complete therapy notes in under 2 minutes.

With therapist burnout rates reaching 50–60% nationally (APA Center for Workforce Studies, 2024), reducing documentation burden matters more than ever.

Why Clinicians Switch from Freed

Paying $99/mo for a general medical scribe when you need mental health notes

Ambient listening feels inappropriate in therapy sessions

Note formats lack the clinical depth needed for mental health documentation

Want a tool designed by and for clinicians

Why WellNotes Is the Best Freed Alternative

Affordable Pricing

$38/mo for unlimited notes. Save $61/mo with WellNotes.

Private & Secure

Your data is encrypted and secure. No patient data stored on external servers.

Built for Clinicians

10+ mental health note formats designed by and for clinicians.

Freed vs WellNotes

Specialization

Freed

General medical + some mental health

WellNotes

Built specifically for mental health professionals

Note Generation

Freed

Ambient listening during sessions

WellNotes

Type brief observations — no recording needed

Mental Health Formats

Freed

Basic SOAP and general medical notes

WellNotes

10+ mental health formats (SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Treatment Plans, Intakes)

Pricing

Freed

$99/mo flat rate

WellNotes

$38/mo for unlimited notes

Security & Privacy

Freed

Secure and private

WellNotes

Secure & private

Should You Switch?

Stay with Freed if...

  • Multi-specialty clinicians who see both medical and therapy patients
  • Providers who want hands-free documentation

Switch to WellNotes if...

  • Clinicians who want mental health-specific note formats
  • Clinicians uncomfortable with session recording
  • Budget-conscious solo practitioners

How to Switch from Freed

Migration difficulty: easy
1

Sign up for a free WellNotes trial

2

Generate your next therapy note using WellNotes

3

Export any notes from Freed you want to keep

4

Cancel your Freed subscription and save $61/mo

Simple, Predictable Pricing

WellNotes Professional — unlimited notes at $38/mo.

$38/mo

Unlimited clinical notes

  • All 10+ note formats
  • Secure & private
  • PDF & CSV export
  • Voice-to-note
  • 7-day free trial
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Make the Switch Today

Join clinicians who document smarter with WellNotes. Your first 7 days are free.

7-day free trial · Cancel anytime · Secure & private

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WellNotes cheaper than Freed?

Yes. WellNotes is $38/mo for unlimited notes compared to Freed's $99/mo — saving you $61 every month, or $732 per year.

Does WellNotes record sessions like Freed?

WellNotes uses a text-based approach — type brief session observations and get a complete clinical note. Many clinicians prefer this because it doesn't require recording sensitive therapy sessions.

Is WellNotes designed for clinicians specifically?

Yes. Unlike Freed which serves all medical specialties, WellNotes is built specifically for mental health professionals — therapists, counselors, social workers, psychologists, and BCBAs.

Is WellNotes secure?

Yes. WellNotes is fully secure and private. Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest.