NoteDesigner review
ProvisionalStructured prompt-based progress notes for therapists (not ambient)
Best for therapists who want a deterministic, prompt-based note builder rather than ambient recording
Key takeaways
- NoteDesigner scores 6.8/10 on our editorial rubric — best for therapists who want a deterministic, prompt-based note builder rather than ambient recording.
- Pricing starts at From $14.95/mo or one-time $199 license with a 7-day trial.
- Compliance: HIPAA yes, SOC 2 unverified, GDPR partial.
- Note formats: SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Narrative, Custom · Languages: 2 · Regions: US, CA, UK, EU.
At a glance
Verdict
Long-running therapy documentation tool (founded by a Canadian clinical psychologist) that is structurally different from ambient scribes: you select therapy interventions, themes and goals from menus, and NoteDesigner composes a note. No live audio capture. Useful as a complement to an ambient tool, or for clinicians uncomfortable with recording sessions. One-time license available.[1]
Pros of NoteDesigner
- No audio recording — sidesteps consent and storage concerns entirely
- One-time license option in addition to subscription
- Clinician-founded, long operating history (since 2014)
Cons of NoteDesigner
- Not an ambient scribe — does not transcribe or summarise sessions
- Older UI compared with 2024-vintage entrants
Fact table
Last verifiedHow it scored
Who builds NoteDesigner
Independent company background — sourced from public filings, vendor pages and press coverage.
Frequently asked about NoteDesigner
Is NoteDesigner HIPAA-compliant for therapy sessions?
Yes. NoteDesigner is HIPAA-aligned and signs a Business Associate Agreement (BAA). Audio handling: No audio captured.
Does NoteDesigner have a free tier or trial?
NoteDesigner does not offer a free tier, but provides a 7-day free trial. Paid plans start at From $14.95/mo or one-time $199 license.
Which therapy note formats does NoteDesigner support?
NoteDesigner ships these note formats out of the box: SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Narrative, Custom. Treatment-plan generation is supported.
Does NoteDesigner integrate with my EHR (SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, Jane, etc.)?
NoteDesigner has no published direct EHR write-back today — most clinicians copy-paste finished notes into their EHR.
Where can I use NoteDesigner and in what languages?
NoteDesigner is offered in: US, CA, UK, EU. Supported interface languages: English, French.
Does NoteDesigner train its AI models on my session data?
NoteDesigner's data-training stance is "opt out default" and audio policy is: No audio captured.
Who is behind NoteDesigner?
NoteDesigner Inc. was founded in 2014, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Funding: Bootstrapped.
Sources & references
Every pricing, compliance and feature claim above is linkable. Numbers in superscript ([1], [2]) jump here.
- [1]NoteDesigner· verified 2026-06-15
Verified clinician reviews
From confirmed-email clinician accounts. Editorial score is separate — see our methodology.