Divesoft

Divesoft Freedom

A modular technical computer sold in Basic Nitrox through Full Trimix/CCR tiers. This entry covers the entry-level Basic Nitrox tier; higher tiers cost more.

Open BLE sync (libdivecomputer)

Syncs wirelessly with third-party apps (Subsurface, Currents, etc.), not just the manufacturer app.

Divesoft Freedom
3.3Comparison Score
$699
Released—
Max depth rating300m
AlgorithmBühlmann ZHL with adjustable gradient factors
Air integrationnone
Wirelessbluetooth
DisplayFull-color TFT, 4 dive screens including graphical profile
Batteryrechargeable
Digital compassNo
Gas typesair, nitrox
Gas switches1
CCR capableNo

"Gas switches" is how many different mixes this computer can be programmed to switch between mid-dive, mostly relevant for technical/staged-decompression diving. It doesn't tell you which gas types (air, nitrox, trimix) are supported. See Gas types and the product description above for that.

Pros
  • Rated and tested to 300m operational depth, deeper than most recreational/tec computers
  • Upgradeable, Basic Nitrox units can be paid-upgraded to Advanced Nitrox, Trimix, or CCR later
  • Reversible display for left- or right-hand wrist wear
Cons
  • Base Basic Nitrox tier caps nitrox at 40% O2, CCR and full trimix require a paid upgrade
  • Smaller dealer/support network in North America than Shearwater or Garmin
  • No wireless air integration
Diver community sentiment
Mostly positive

Across several Scubaboard threads, owners report general satisfaction: functionality broadly comparable to Shearwater's Petrel/Perdix, a sunlight-readable OLED screen, a reliable Bühlmann implementation, solid battery life, and responsive Divesoft customer support (one user got a replacement cable within 5 days). The most consistent complaint is the tilt-and-tap menu navigation, which several posters called confusing until they got used to it. Other gripes: a proprietary USB cable for charging/data instead of Bluetooth or AA batteries, and a bulkier on-wrist profile than the Perdix. Value is frequently cited as a selling point, notably cheaper than Perdix/Petrel 2 with cable included.

Scubaboard: Divesoft Freedom owner experiencesScubaboard: Divesoft Freedom experience threadScubaboard: Freedom vs Perdix value comparison

Summarized from public forum discussion (Scubaboard, Reddit, and similar), not a survey we ran ourselves. See the linked threads for the original conversations.

The Freedom is Divesoft’s modular technical computer. The same hardware ships across six tiers from basic nitrox to full trimix and CCR, with paid firmware upgrades to move up later. This entry covers the entry-level Basic Nitrox configuration.