The Free Zone (or independent Scientologists or Scientology Freezone) is a term coined to describe a large group of individuals and organizations that practice Scientology and Dienetics independently of the Church of Scientology.

These practitioners base their practice on the original teachings of Scientology's founder L. Ron Hubbard. The differences between the Freezone and the CofS are that of management and pricing of services. Many of the leaders in the Freezone were originaly CofS members or staff.

With the continuously changing Tech and training in the CofS, Freezoners state that real Tech can only be found on the Freezone. The CofS, on the other hand, are very adamant that Freezoners are Squirrels (alter the Tech) and are also dangerous.