Yung Sidekick vs Upheal
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); Upheal starts at Free up to 10 sessions/mo; from $59/mo.
- HIPAA: Yung Sidekick — Yes; Upheal — Yes.
- Note formats: Yung Sidekick — SOAP, DAP, BIRP; Upheal — SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, Narrative, Custom.
- Regions: Yung Sidekick — US; Upheal — US, UK, EU, CA, ANZ.
Side-by-side
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 7.2 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Status | Provisional | Hands-on tested |
| Starting price | From $39/mo (verify directly) | Free up to 10 sessions/mo; from $59/mo |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
| HIPAA + BAA | Yes | Yes |
| SOC 2 | — | Yes |
| GDPR | — | Yes |
| 42 CFR Part 2 | — | — |
| Note formats | SOAP, DAP, BIRP | SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, Narrative, Custom |
| Languages | 1 | 4 |
| Regions | US | US, UK, EU, CA, ANZ |
| EHR integrations | 0 | 3 |
| Founded | 2023 | 2022 |
| HQ | Remote (US-incorporated) | Prague, Czech Republic · New York, 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 →Upheal
Built for therapy from day one rather than retrofitted from a generic medical scribe. SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP and a handful of therapy-specific templates ship out of the box, treatment-plan drafting is genuinely useful, and telehealth capture works inside the same browser session as the call. HIPAA-aligned with a BAA, audio is not retained by default once the note is generated, and the company states it does not train models on customer session data. Pricing is published and starts with a real free tier rather than a 7-day trial. The main trade-off is depth of EHR integration: writing back into SimplePractice / TherapyNotes is mostly copy-paste today.
Read the full Upheal review →Bottom line
Pick Yung Sidekick if you need solo clinicians who want a no-nonsense ambient note tool with session insights. Pick Upheal if you need private-practice therapists who want progress notes in their preferred format with minimal cleanup. Verify on a live session before committing — both publish trials or free tiers worth using.
FAQ
Which is better, Yung Sidekick or Upheal?
On our editorial rubric, Upheal scores higher (8.7 vs 7.2). Best fit depends on your country, EHR, and budget — see the side-by-side table above.
Is Yung Sidekick cheaper than Upheal?
Yung Sidekick starts at From $39/mo (verify directly); Upheal starts at Free up to 10 sessions/mo; from $59/mo.
Are both Yung Sidekick and Upheal HIPAA-compliant?
Yung Sidekick's HIPAA stance is "yes"; Upheal's is "yes" as of our last verification.
Which note formats do Yung Sidekick and Upheal support?
Yung Sidekick: SOAP, DAP, BIRP. Upheal: SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, Narrative, Custom.
Do Yung Sidekick or Upheal integrate with SimplePractice or TherapyNotes?
Yung Sidekick has 0 published EHR integration(s); Upheal has 3. Most therapy scribes today use copy-paste rather than native write-back.