AutoNotes vs Mentalyc
Two of the AI therapy scribes we track, compared on the dimensions that actually determine fit: clinical note quality, compliance, EHR integration and pricing.
Key takeaways
- AutoNotes starts at From $29/clinician/mo (Solo); Mentalyc starts at From $39.99/mo (intro tier).
- HIPAA: AutoNotes — Yes; Mentalyc — Yes.
- Note formats: AutoNotes — SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, PIE, Narrative, Custom; Mentalyc — SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, Narrative, Custom.
- Regions: AutoNotes — US; Mentalyc — US, CA.
Side-by-side
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 7.6 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Status | Provisional | Hands-on tested |
| Starting price | From $29/clinician/mo (Solo) | From $39.99/mo (intro tier) |
| Free tier | No | No |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| HIPAA + BAA | Yes | Yes |
| SOC 2 | Partial | Yes |
| GDPR | — | Partial |
| 42 CFR Part 2 | — | — |
| Note formats | SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, PIE, Narrative, Custom | SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, Narrative, Custom |
| Languages | 2 | 1 |
| Regions | US | US, CA |
| EHR integrations | 2 | 2 |
| Founded | 2023 | 2021 |
| HQ | Austin, TX, USA | New York, NY, USA |
AutoNotes
Closer to a structured therapy-note generator than a pure ambient scribe — you provide a brief recap (typed or dictated) and AutoNotes expands it into a SOAP/DAP/BIRP/GIRP/PIE/treatment-plan output. Ambient recording was added later. Strong on note-format breadth (including PAIP, MINT, EMDR-specific) and per-seat pricing. Provisional pending our own hands-on testing on a live caseload.
Read the full AutoNotes review →Mentalyc
One of the longest-running therapy-specific scribes. Template library is the broadest we tested — couples, family, group, EMDR, CBT, DBT and standard SOAP/DAP/BIRP variants are all available without manual prompting. Note quality on talk-therapy sessions is consistent. HIPAA-aligned with BAA; audio handling and retention are documented. Telehealth capture works via browser extension and dictation. Pricing is published and there is a free trial; the lowest tier is more expensive than the Upheal entry point. EHR integration is still mostly export-based.
Read the full Mentalyc review →Bottom line
Pick AutoNotes if you need clinicians who prefer to dictate a brief recap rather than record full sessions. Pick Mentalyc if you need established practices that need reliable progress notes across many modalities. Verify on a live session before committing — both publish trials or free tiers worth using.
FAQ
Which is better, AutoNotes or Mentalyc?
On our editorial rubric, Mentalyc scores higher (8.4 vs 7.6). Best fit depends on your country, EHR, and budget — see the side-by-side table above.
Is AutoNotes cheaper than Mentalyc?
AutoNotes starts at From $29/clinician/mo (Solo); Mentalyc starts at From $39.99/mo (intro tier).
Are both AutoNotes and Mentalyc HIPAA-compliant?
AutoNotes's HIPAA stance is "yes"; Mentalyc's is "yes" as of our last verification.
Which note formats do AutoNotes and Mentalyc support?
AutoNotes: SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, PIE, Narrative, Custom. Mentalyc: SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, Narrative, Custom.
Do AutoNotes or Mentalyc integrate with SimplePractice or TherapyNotes?
AutoNotes has 2 published EHR integration(s); Mentalyc has 2. Most therapy scribes today use copy-paste rather than native write-back.