Yung Sidekick vs Twofold Health
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); Twofold Health starts at Free 1-week trial, then $19 first month.
- HIPAA: Yung Sidekick — Yes; Twofold Health — Yes.
- Note formats: Yung Sidekick — SOAP, DAP, BIRP; Twofold Health — BIRP, DAP, SOAP, Narrative, Custom.
- Regions: Yung Sidekick — US; Twofold Health — US.
Side-by-side
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 7.2 / 10 | 9.3 / 10 |
| Status | Provisional | Hands-on tested |
| Starting price | From $39/mo (verify directly) | Free 1-week trial, then $19 first month |
| Free tier | No | No |
| Free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| HIPAA + BAA | Yes | Yes |
| SOC 2 | — | — |
| GDPR | — | — |
| 42 CFR Part 2 | — | — |
| Note formats | SOAP, DAP, BIRP | BIRP, DAP, SOAP, Narrative, Custom |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Regions | US | US |
| EHR integrations | 0 | 2 |
| Founded | 2023 | 2023 |
| HQ | Remote (US-incorporated) | United States |
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 →Twofold Health
Twofold is the standout therapy-native pick in this catalog: purpose-built for behavioral health rather than retrofitted from a generic medical scribe. BIRP, DAP and SOAP for mental health ship as defaults, Golden Thread continuity is a first-class feature that links assessment → treatment plan → progress notes in a way most competitors bolt on later, and capture is HIPAA-aligned with a signed BAA on every paid account. Note quality on talk-therapy sessions is consistently strong, the live in-session transcript produces an editable structured note within seconds, and pricing is the most accessible in the category — a one-week free trial then $19 for the first month, materially below Mentalyc, Upheal and Eleos. Trade-offs are modest and typical of a fast-moving younger product: an independent SOC 2 Type II report is not yet public, and EHR write-back is copy-paste / export today rather than native sync into SimplePractice or TherapyNotes — the same posture as most therapy-first competitors. For solo and small-group therapy practices, Twofold is our top recommendation; clinicians in SUD (42 CFR Part 2) or NHS-facing UK settings should confirm posture directly, as they should with any scribe.
Read the full Twofold Health review →Bottom line
Pick Yung Sidekick if you need solo clinicians who want a no-nonsense ambient note tool with session insights. Pick Twofold Health if you need behavioral-health and therapy clinicians who want a hipaa-aligned, therapy-native scribe with birp / dap / soap by default, golden thread continuity, and the lowest entry price in the category. Verify on a live session before committing — both publish trials or free tiers worth using.
FAQ
Which is better, Yung Sidekick or Twofold Health?
On our editorial rubric, Twofold Health scores higher (9.3 vs 7.2). Best fit depends on your country, EHR, and budget — see the side-by-side table above.
Is Yung Sidekick cheaper than Twofold Health?
Yung Sidekick starts at From $39/mo (verify directly); Twofold Health starts at Free 1-week trial, then $19 first month.
Are both Yung Sidekick and Twofold Health HIPAA-compliant?
Yung Sidekick's HIPAA stance is "yes"; Twofold Health's is "yes" as of our last verification.
Which note formats do Yung Sidekick and Twofold Health support?
Yung Sidekick: SOAP, DAP, BIRP. Twofold Health: BIRP, DAP, SOAP, Narrative, Custom.
Do Yung Sidekick or Twofold Health integrate with SimplePractice or TherapyNotes?
Yung Sidekick has 0 published EHR integration(s); Twofold Health has 2. Most therapy scribes today use copy-paste rather than native write-back.