Supanote 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
- Supanote starts at Free; from $29/mo; Mentalyc starts at From $39.99/mo (intro tier).
- HIPAA: Supanote — Yes; Mentalyc — Yes.
- Note formats: Supanote — SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Narrative; Mentalyc — SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, Narrative, Custom.
- Regions: Supanote — US; Mentalyc — US, CA.
Side-by-side
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 7.4 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Status | Provisional | Hands-on tested |
| Starting price | Free; from $29/mo | From $39.99/mo (intro tier) |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| HIPAA + BAA | Yes | Yes |
| SOC 2 | — | Yes |
| GDPR | — | Partial |
| 42 CFR Part 2 | — | — |
| Note formats | SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Narrative | SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, Narrative, Custom |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Regions | US | US, CA |
| EHR integrations | 0 | 2 |
| Founded | 2023 | 2021 |
| HQ | Remote (US-incorporated) | New York, NY, USA |
Supanote
Low-friction entry point. Free tier and inexpensive paid plan, basic SOAP/DAP/BIRP formats covered, HIPAA-aligned with BAA on paid plans. Provisional pending our own clinical-quality testing.
Read the full Supanote 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 Supanote if you need solo therapists trialing ai documentation without commitment. 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, Supanote or Mentalyc?
On our editorial rubric, Mentalyc scores higher (8.4 vs 7.4). Best fit depends on your country, EHR, and budget — see the side-by-side table above.
Is Supanote cheaper than Mentalyc?
Supanote starts at Free; from $29/mo; Mentalyc starts at From $39.99/mo (intro tier).
Are both Supanote and Mentalyc HIPAA-compliant?
Supanote's HIPAA stance is "yes"; Mentalyc's is "yes" as of our last verification.
Which note formats do Supanote and Mentalyc support?
Supanote: SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Narrative. Mentalyc: SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, Narrative, Custom.
Do Supanote or Mentalyc integrate with SimplePractice or TherapyNotes?
Supanote has 0 published EHR integration(s); Mentalyc has 2. Most therapy scribes today use copy-paste rather than native write-back.