AI Tools for SOAP and DAP Therapy Notes (2026): Format Coverage Compared
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 | Upheal | Mentalyc | AutoNotes | Supanote | Yung Sidekick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free + up to $69/mo | $19.99–$119.99/mo | $29–$69/mo | $29.99–$89.99/mo | $39.99–$99.99/mo |
| Free Trial | 30 days | 14 days | 7 days | 14 days | 30 days |
| Rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet | No reviews yet | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| HIPAA | Independently audited | Independently audited | Self-reported | Self-reported | Self-reported |
| Top EHRs | None documented | SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, Jane | None documented | None documented | None documented |
| Best For | Therapists with lighter caseloads (pay-per-session pricing) or anyone open to replacing their EHR entirely | Therapists on SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, Jane, or TheraNest who want notes pushed into their EHR instead of copy-paste | High-volume note writers on a budget — flat plans with unlimited notes on every tier | Multilingual practices and therapists who see couples and want that supported at the entry price | Price-sensitive solo therapists who want session insights and analytics, not just notes |
| 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
Every dedicated therapy-notes tool we track produces SOAP and DAP notes, so decide on what surrounds the format. To test output for free, Upheal's free plan covers SOAP/DAP/Intake (and it's SOC 2 Type II attested). For EHR push, Mentalyc is the only option. For the most notes per dollar, AutoNotes at $29/month (self-reported HIPAA). Take the quiz to match your format, EHR, and budget.
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SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) and DAP (Data, Assessment, Plan) are the two most common progress-note formats in behavioral health. The good news for therapists who use them: every dedicated therapy-notes tool we track produces these formats. So the real decision isn't "can it do SOAP/DAP" — it's price, compliance posture, and what else comes with the format.
Who Does SOAP/DAP and What Surrounds It
- Upheal — SOAP and DAP are explicitly among its documented formats; its free plan covers SOAP, DAP, and Intake. Treatment plans with golden-thread continuity and a compliance checker (per its own documentation). $1/session capped at $69/month. HIPAA independently audited (SOC 2 Type II), BAA at signup. The free plan makes Upheal the lowest-risk way to test SOAP/DAP output.
- Mentalyc — SOAP/DAP supported per vendor documentation; additional note formats require the $69.99 Pro tier. Adds CPT code suggestions (Pro+) and pushes notes into SimplePractice/TherapyNotes/Jane/TheraNest. HIPAA independently audited (SOC 2 Type II), recordings auto-deleted within 3 days. $19.99–$119.99/month by note volume.
- AutoNotes — SOAP and DAP among a wide documented list (also BIRP, GIRP, group, couples, family, EMDR). Unlimited notes on every plan from $29/month Economy (no free plan; 7-day trial). HIPAA self-reported; BAA with every customer.
- Supanote — SOAP/DAP supported per vendor documentation, with 100+ language auto-detection. $29.99/month entry, unlimited from $49.99. HIPAA self-reported.
- Yung Sidekick — multiple progress-note formats per session, including SOAP/DAP per vendor documentation, plus treatment plans and progress analytics. $39.99/month for up to 130 sessions (no free plan). HIPAA self-reported.
How to Decide When Everyone Does the Format
Since SOAP/DAP is universal here, decide on the surrounding factors:
- Want to test output for free first? Upheal's free plan explicitly covers SOAP, DAP, and Intake. Yung Sidekick also generates multiple progress-note formats per session ($39.99/month and up; no free plan), though its materials don't name SOAP/DAP as specifically as Upheal's.
- Want notes pushed into your EHR? Mentalyc is the only tool with named push into SimplePractice/TherapyNotes/Jane/TheraNest.
- Want the most notes for the least money? AutoNotes — unlimited notes, $29/month.
- Multilingual sessions? Supanote — 100+ languages.
- Want analytics with your notes? Yung Sidekick — progress analytics on every plan ($39.99/month and up; no free plan).
On compliance: Upheal and Mentalyc carry third-party SOC 2 Type II attestations; AutoNotes, Supanote, and Yung Sidekick self-report HIPAA. All offer a BAA.
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