Freed 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
- Freed starts at $99/clinician/mo; Mentalyc starts at From $39.99/mo (intro tier).
- HIPAA: Freed — Yes; Mentalyc — Yes.
- Note formats: Freed — SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Narrative, Custom; Mentalyc — SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, Narrative, Custom.
- Regions: Freed — US, CA; Mentalyc — US, CA.
Side-by-side
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 7.9 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Status | Hands-on tested | Hands-on tested |
| Starting price | $99/clinician/mo | From $39.99/mo (intro tier) |
| Free tier | No | No |
| Free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
| HIPAA + BAA | Yes | Yes |
| SOC 2 | Yes | Yes |
| GDPR | Partial | Partial |
| 42 CFR Part 2 | — | — |
| Note formats | SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Narrative, Custom | SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, Narrative, Custom |
| Languages | 2 | 1 |
| Regions | US, CA | US, CA |
| EHR integrations | 2 | 2 |
| Founded | 2022 | 2021 |
| HQ | San Francisco, CA, USA | New York, NY, USA |
Freed
Started as a primary-care scribe and now widely used by therapists. Note generation is fast (<60s typical), the editor is clean, and the BAA is signed on the standard plan. Therapy templates (SOAP, DAP, BIRP, intake) are available but more limited than Mentalyc. No free tier — flat $99/mo per clinician. Best fit for a solo clinician who values speed and simplicity over modality depth.
Read the full Freed 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 Freed if you need solo therapists who want a fast, low-fuss ambient scribe with a flat monthly price. 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, Freed or Mentalyc?
On our editorial rubric, Mentalyc scores higher (8.4 vs 7.9). Best fit depends on your country, EHR, and budget — see the side-by-side table above.
Is Freed cheaper than Mentalyc?
Freed starts at $99/clinician/mo; Mentalyc starts at From $39.99/mo (intro tier).
Are both Freed and Mentalyc HIPAA-compliant?
Freed's HIPAA stance is "yes"; Mentalyc's is "yes" as of our last verification.
Which note formats do Freed and Mentalyc support?
Freed: SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Narrative, Custom. Mentalyc: SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, Narrative, Custom.
Do Freed or Mentalyc integrate with SimplePractice or TherapyNotes?
Freed has 2 published EHR integration(s); Mentalyc has 2. Most therapy scribes today use copy-paste rather than native write-back.