AI BIRP and GIRP Note Generators for Therapists (2026)
By Ilan Sender, Founder & Editor · Last updated Aug 8, 2026
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This is an independent editorial comparison based on vendor documentation, pricing, and security pages — not on reviews collected on this site. We have not tested note accuracy; trial any shortlist on your own visit types before paying. See our methodology.
| Feature | AutoNotes | Mentalyc | Upheal | Yung Sidekick | Supanote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $29–$69/mo | $19.99–$119.99/mo | Free + up to $69/mo | $39.99–$99.99/mo | $29.99–$89.99/mo |
| Free Trial | 7 days | 14 days | 30 days | 30 days | 14 days |
| Rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet | No reviews yet | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| HIPAA | Self-reported | Independently audited | Independently audited | Self-reported | Self-reported |
| Top EHRs | None documented | SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, Jane | None documented | None documented | None documented |
| Best For | High-volume note writers on a budget — flat plans with unlimited notes on every tier | Therapists on SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, Jane, or TheraNest who want notes pushed into their EHR instead of copy-paste | Therapists with lighter caseloads (pay-per-session pricing) or anyone open to replacing their EHR entirely | Price-sensitive solo therapists who want session insights and analytics, not just notes | Multilingual practices and therapists who see couples and want that supported at the entry price |
| Accuracy | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Setup Ease | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Our Recommendation
AutoNotes is the only tool in our data that documents BIRP and GIRP as named formats — both on every plan, unlimited notes at $29/month (self-reported HIPAA, BAA included). The SOC 2 Type II–attested tools, Upheal and Mentalyc, do not name BIRP or GIRP in our data (Upheal documents SOAP/DAP/Intake; Mentalyc gates unspecified Pro-tier formats), so confirm format support directly if those are mandatory. Yung Sidekick and Supanote also don't name them. Take the quiz to match required formats.
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Take the 30-second quizBIRP and GIRP: Common in Agencies, Named by Only One Tool
BIRP (Behavior, Intervention, Response, Plan) and GIRP (Goal, Intervention, Response, Plan) are widely required in community mental health and agency settings. Not every AI notes tool documents them by name. Here's where each dedicated therapy-notes tool stands as of June 2026 — and the honest headline is that in our data, exactly one tool documents BIRP and GIRP as named formats.
BIRP/GIRP Coverage by Tool
- AutoNotes — documents BIRP and GIRP among its formats on every plan (also SOAP, DAP, group, couples, family, EMDR). Unlimited notes on every plan from $29/month Economy (no free plan; 7-day trial). HIPAA self-reported ("HIPAA-aligned"); BAA with every customer. The only tool in our data that names BIRP and GIRP, and the cheapest path to them.
- Mentalyc — documents treatment plans and gates several note formats behind its $69.99 Pro tier, but our data does not name BIRP or GIRP specifically. The upside if you need a Pro-tier format set: HIPAA independently audited (SOC 2 Type II), real EHR push into SimplePractice/TherapyNotes/Jane/TheraNest, and CPT code suggestions at Pro. Confirm BIRP/GIRP directly before relying on it.
- Upheal — documents SOAP, DAP, and Intake note formats (its free plan covers all three); our data does not document BIRP or GIRP for Upheal. HIPAA independently audited (SOC 2 Type II), $1/session capped at $69/month, BAA at signup. Verify directly if BIRP/GIRP is mandatory.
- Yung Sidekick — generates multiple progress-note formats per session, but BIRP/GIRP aren't named in our data. $39.99/month for up to 130 sessions (no free plan). HIPAA self-reported. Confirm BIRP/GIRP directly if it's mandatory for you.
- Supanote — supports common note formats with 100+ language auto-detection, but our data does not specifically document BIRP/GIRP by name. HIPAA self-reported. Verify before relying on it for required agency formats.
The Honest Recommendation
For BIRP/GIRP, AutoNotes is the only tool in our data that names both formats — on every plan, unlimited notes, $29/month. Trade-off: self-reported HIPAA (BAA included), and live recording requires a higher tier. If a named BIRP/GIRP template is your hard requirement, it's the clear pick.
If you also want a third-party SOC 2 Type II attestation, Upheal and Mentalyc are the audited tools — but neither documents BIRP or GIRP by name in our data (Upheal documents SOAP/DAP/Intake; Mentalyc gates several Pro-tier formats it doesn't enumerate for us). If your agency mandates BIRP or GIRP specifically, confirm format support with either vendor before committing, since we can't verify it from their documentation.
For Yung Sidekick and Supanote, our data also does not name BIRP/GIRP — same caveat: confirm with the vendor before committing.
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