Yung Sidekick 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
- Yung Sidekick starts at From $39/mo (verify directly); Mentalyc starts at From $39.99/mo (intro tier).
- HIPAA: Yung Sidekick — Yes; Mentalyc — Yes.
- Note formats: Yung Sidekick — SOAP, DAP, BIRP; Mentalyc — SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, Narrative, Custom.
- Regions: Yung Sidekick — US; Mentalyc — US, CA.
Side-by-side
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 7.2 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Status | Provisional | Hands-on tested |
| Starting price | From $39/mo (verify directly) | From $39.99/mo (intro tier) |
| 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 | 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 |
Yung Sidekick
Solo-clinician-focused therapy scribe. Standard note formats covered plus a 'session insights' layer that surfaces themes across sessions. We have not completed hands-on testing yet; treat the score as directional. Verify the BAA and audio-retention specifics directly before deploying to live caseload.
Read the full Yung Sidekick 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 Yung Sidekick if you need solo clinicians who want a no-nonsense ambient note tool with session insights. 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, Yung Sidekick or Mentalyc?
On our editorial rubric, Mentalyc scores higher (8.4 vs 7.2). Best fit depends on your country, EHR, and budget — see the side-by-side table above.
Is Yung Sidekick cheaper than Mentalyc?
Yung Sidekick starts at From $39/mo (verify directly); Mentalyc starts at From $39.99/mo (intro tier).
Are both Yung Sidekick and Mentalyc HIPAA-compliant?
Yung Sidekick's HIPAA stance is "yes"; Mentalyc's is "yes" as of our last verification.
Which note formats do Yung Sidekick and Mentalyc support?
Yung Sidekick: SOAP, DAP, BIRP. Mentalyc: SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, Narrative, Custom.
Do Yung Sidekick or Mentalyc integrate with SimplePractice or TherapyNotes?
Yung Sidekick has 0 published EHR integration(s); Mentalyc has 2. Most therapy scribes today use copy-paste rather than native write-back.