Blueprint 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
- Blueprint starts at From $79/clinician/mo; Mentalyc starts at From $39.99/mo (intro tier).
- HIPAA: Blueprint — Yes; Mentalyc — Yes.
- Note formats: Blueprint — SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Narrative, Custom; Mentalyc — SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, Narrative, Custom.
- Regions: Blueprint — US; Mentalyc — US, CA.
Side-by-side
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 8.2 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Status | Hands-on tested | Hands-on tested |
| Starting price | From $79/clinician/mo | From $39.99/mo (intro tier) |
| Free tier | No | No |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| HIPAA + BAA | Yes | Yes |
| SOC 2 | Yes | Yes |
| GDPR | — | Partial |
| 42 CFR Part 2 | — | — |
| Note formats | SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Narrative, Custom | SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, Narrative, Custom |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Regions | US | US, CA |
| EHR integrations | 2 | 2 |
| Founded | 2019 | 2021 |
| HQ | New York, NY, USA | New York, NY, USA |
Blueprint
Distinct from a pure scribe — Blueprint started as a measurement-based-care platform and now ships an ambient note layer that ties session content to outcome measures (PHQ-9, GAD-7, etc.). Useful if you want one tool for both. HIPAA-aligned with BAA. Pricing is published per-clinician with a free trial. Note quality is solid on standard talk-therapy formats; specialty templates are narrower than Mentalyc or Upheal.
Read the full Blueprint 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 Blueprint if you need therapists who want progress notes plus measurement-based-care outcomes in one workflow. 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, Blueprint or Mentalyc?
On our editorial rubric, Mentalyc scores higher (8.4 vs 8.2). Best fit depends on your country, EHR, and budget — see the side-by-side table above.
Is Blueprint cheaper than Mentalyc?
Blueprint starts at From $79/clinician/mo; Mentalyc starts at From $39.99/mo (intro tier).
Are both Blueprint and Mentalyc HIPAA-compliant?
Blueprint's HIPAA stance is "yes"; Mentalyc's is "yes" as of our last verification.
Which note formats do Blueprint and Mentalyc support?
Blueprint: SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Narrative, Custom. Mentalyc: SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, Narrative, Custom.
Do Blueprint or Mentalyc integrate with SimplePractice or TherapyNotes?
Blueprint has 2 published EHR integration(s); Mentalyc has 2. Most therapy scribes today use copy-paste rather than native write-back.