NoteDesigner vs Blueprint
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
- NoteDesigner starts at From $14.95/mo or one-time $199 license; Blueprint starts at From $79/clinician/mo.
- HIPAA: NoteDesigner — Yes; Blueprint — Yes.
- Note formats: NoteDesigner — SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Narrative, Custom; Blueprint — SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Narrative, Custom.
- Regions: NoteDesigner — US, CA, UK, EU; Blueprint — US.
Side-by-side
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 6.8 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
| Status | Provisional | Hands-on tested |
| Starting price | From $14.95/mo or one-time $199 license | From $79/clinician/mo |
| Free tier | No | No |
| Free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
| HIPAA + BAA | Yes | Yes |
| SOC 2 | — | Yes |
| GDPR | Partial | — |
| 42 CFR Part 2 | — | — |
| Note formats | SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Narrative, Custom | SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Narrative, Custom |
| Languages | 2 | 1 |
| Regions | US, CA, UK, EU | US |
| EHR integrations | 0 | 2 |
| Founded | 2014 | 2019 |
| HQ | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | New York, NY, USA |
NoteDesigner
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.
Read the full NoteDesigner review →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 →Bottom line
Pick NoteDesigner if you need therapists who want a deterministic, prompt-based note builder rather than ambient recording. Pick Blueprint if you need therapists who want progress notes plus measurement-based-care outcomes in one workflow. Verify on a live session before committing — both publish trials or free tiers worth using.
FAQ
Which is better, NoteDesigner or Blueprint?
On our editorial rubric, Blueprint scores higher (8.2 vs 6.8). Best fit depends on your country, EHR, and budget — see the side-by-side table above.
Is NoteDesigner cheaper than Blueprint?
NoteDesigner starts at From $14.95/mo or one-time $199 license; Blueprint starts at From $79/clinician/mo.
Are both NoteDesigner and Blueprint HIPAA-compliant?
NoteDesigner's HIPAA stance is "yes"; Blueprint's is "yes" as of our last verification.
Which note formats do NoteDesigner and Blueprint support?
NoteDesigner: SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Narrative, Custom. Blueprint: SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Narrative, Custom.
Do NoteDesigner or Blueprint integrate with SimplePractice or TherapyNotes?
NoteDesigner has 0 published EHR integration(s); Blueprint has 2. Most therapy scribes today use copy-paste rather than native write-back.