aetherAI vs Freenome
aetherAI Endo is a colon polyp detection module that its About page dates to 2021, and openFDA carries no FDA number for it. It belongs in a pathology lab. Freenome's SimpleScreen CRC works earlier in colorectal care. FDA approved it under PMA P250029 in July 2026 as a blood test for colorectal cancer screening in adults 45 and older at average risk, and a positive result is followed by colonoscopy. The clinician ordering that screening is the buyer, though the approval release names no ordering route or price and says Abbott will commercialize the test exclusively in the US. In the PREEMPT CRC trial of more than 48,000 average-risk adults, the vendor reports 81.1% sensitivity for colorectal cancer, 13.7% for advanced precancerous lesions and 90.4% specificity for advanced colorectal neoplasia.
Pathology · Reviewed November 2, 2026

aetherAI
by aetherAI · founded 2015
FDA-cleared slide viewer for hospital pathology labs. Bone marrow and colon polyp AI modules are TFDA approved in Taiwan.

Freenome
by Freenome · founded 2014
FDA-approved SimpleScreen CRC blood test for colorectal cancer screening in adults 45 and older at average risk.
When to pick each one
aetherAI
- Colon polyp detection for pathology labs
- Endo module listed 2021
Freenome
- PMA P250029 blood test for average-risk adults 45 and up
- Abbott to commercialize exclusively in the US
Score
Each row shows points earned of points available under the published rubric.
aetherAI
51of 100
Freenome
40of 100
| Dimension | aetherAI | Freenome | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDA clearance | 18 / 18 | 18 / 18 | 0 |
| HIPAA / SOC2 / BAA | 0 / 10 | 0 / 10 | 0 |
| EHR integrations (count) | 0 / 4.2 | 0 / 4.2 | 0 |
| Top-3 EHR coverage (Epic / Oracle / Athena) | 0 / 2.4 | 0 / 2.4 | 0 |
| Peer-reviewed papers | 14.7 / 21 | 0 / 21 | +14.7 |
| RCT / meta-analysis / systematic review | 0 / 7.8 | 0 / 7.8 | 0 |
| Funding & adoption signal | 3 / 12 | 8.4 / 12 | -5.4 |
| Pricing transparency | 2.5 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 0 |
| Years in market | 6 / 6 | 6 / 6 | 0 |
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Pricing
aetherAI
| Tier | Monthly | Annual | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | n/a | n/a | No public price. |
Freenome
| Tier | Monthly | Annual | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | n/a | n/a | No public price. |
Evidence
aetherAI
FDA decisions
K233126 (opens in new tab)510(k)2024-05-30
aetherSlide
Peer-reviewed
2 PubMed records name aetherAI.
Freenome
FDA decisions
P250029 (opens in new tab)PMA2026-07-24
SimpleScreen CRC
Compliance and integrations
Documented from each vendor’s own pages.
| Spec | aetherAI | Freenome |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| HIPAA | ||
| SOC 2 Type II | ||
| EHR integrations | Not specified | Not specified |
| Founded | 2015 | 2014 |
| HQ | TW | US |
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Common questions
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