Lyrebird Health 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
- Lyrebird Health starts at From AU$119/clinician/mo; Mentalyc starts at From $39.99/mo (intro tier).
- HIPAA: Lyrebird Health — Yes; Mentalyc — Yes.
- Note formats: Lyrebird Health — SOAP, DAP, Narrative, Custom; Mentalyc — SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, Narrative, Custom.
- Regions: Lyrebird Health — ANZ, UK, EU, US; Mentalyc — US, CA.
Side-by-side
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 7.3 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Status | Provisional | Hands-on tested |
| Starting price | From AU$119/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 | Yes | Partial |
| 42 CFR Part 2 | — | — |
| Note formats | SOAP, DAP, Narrative, Custom | SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, Narrative, Custom |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Regions | ANZ, UK, EU, US | US, CA |
| EHR integrations | 2 | 2 |
| Founded | 2023 | 2021 |
| HQ | Melbourne, Australia | New York, NY, USA |
Lyrebird Health
Australian-founded medical scribe with psychiatry and therapy templates, aligned to the Australian Privacy Act and used in NHS pilots. Not therapy-only, but the editor handles long, narrative psychotherapy sessions reasonably well. Provisional pending dedicated therapy testing.
Read the full Lyrebird Health 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 Lyrebird Health if you need australian and uk psychiatrists and therapists wanting a locally-built scribe. 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, Lyrebird Health or Mentalyc?
On our editorial rubric, Mentalyc scores higher (8.4 vs 7.3). Best fit depends on your country, EHR, and budget — see the side-by-side table above.
Is Lyrebird Health cheaper than Mentalyc?
Lyrebird Health starts at From AU$119/clinician/mo; Mentalyc starts at From $39.99/mo (intro tier).
Are both Lyrebird Health and Mentalyc HIPAA-compliant?
Lyrebird Health's HIPAA stance is "yes"; Mentalyc's is "yes" as of our last verification.
Which note formats do Lyrebird Health and Mentalyc support?
Lyrebird Health: SOAP, DAP, Narrative, Custom. Mentalyc: SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, Narrative, Custom.
Do Lyrebird Health or Mentalyc integrate with SimplePractice or TherapyNotes?
Lyrebird Health has 2 published EHR integration(s); Mentalyc has 2. Most therapy scribes today use copy-paste rather than native write-back.