Best AI Progress Note Tools for Therapists in Private Practice (2026)
By Ilan Sender, Founder & Editor · Last updated Aug 8, 2026
ClinicAI is independently researched and edited. We are not clinicians, and nothing here is medical advice — we compare practice software so you can decide. How we evaluate tools.
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 | Supanote | AutoNotes | Yung Sidekick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free + up to $69/mo | $19.99–$119.99/mo | $29.99–$89.99/mo | $29–$69/mo | $39.99–$99.99/mo |
| Free Trial | 30 days | 14 days | 14 days | 7 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 | Multilingual practices and therapists who see couples and want that supported at the entry price | High-volume note writers on a budget — flat plans with unlimited notes on every tier | 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
For most solo therapists we recommend starting trials with Upheal (pay-per-session pricing, SOC 2 attested, free plan) and Mentalyc (the only tool with real SimplePractice/TherapyNotes/Jane push integration, SOC 2 Type II). AutoNotes is the budget pick for high note volume. Take the quiz to get a shortlist scored for your specific setup.
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Take the 30-second quizTherapy Notes Are a Different Problem
Most AI scribe comparisons are written for physicians, and they mostly miss what matters in a therapy practice: progress-note formats payers expect (SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP), couples and group sessions, treatment plans that maintain the golden thread, and whether the tool works with SimplePractice or TherapyNotes rather than Epic or AthenaHealth.
We compared five tools built specifically for behavioral health: Upheal, Mentalyc, Supanote, AutoNotes, and Yung Sidekick.
Pricing: Five Very Different Models
- Upheal recently switched to usage-based pricing: $1 per session, capped at $69/month, plus a free plan limited to basic note types (SOAP, DAP, Intake). If you see 10 clients a week, you pay roughly $40/month; a light caseload pays almost nothing.
- Mentalyc prices in note-volume tiers from $19.99 to $119.99/month.
- Supanote runs $29.99 to $89.99/month, with unlimited notes from its $49.99 mid tier.
- AutoNotes is the unlimited-notes value play: $29/month Economy or $69/month First Class (verified 2026-08-07; no free plan — 7-day trial) — the lowest paid entry among the unlimited-note tools, though not the cheapest therapy tool overall.
- Yung Sidekick runs $39.99/month for up to 130 sessions (no free plan; trial only), pairing notes with client-progress analytics.
All five offer free trials (7–30 days; AutoNotes states no credit card is required — check the others' signup flows). Trial everything before committing — your documentation style is the real test.
Compliance: Read the Fine Print
This is where the five genuinely separate. All five offer a BAA. But only Upheal and Mentalyc cite SOC 2 Type II attestations — independent audits of their security controls. Supanote, AutoNotes, and Yung Sidekick make self-reported HIPAA claims without citing a third-party audit. Self-reported does not mean non-compliant, but if compliance posture is your top concern, the distinction matters and our tool profiles label it explicitly.
EHR Integration: Mostly Copy-Paste, One Exception
- Mentalyc is the only tool here with a named push integration into the EHRs therapists actually use: SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, Jane, TheraNest, and any web-based EHR via its Chrome extension.
- Upheal doesn't integrate — it wants to be your EHR, with built-in telehealth, scheduling, client portal, and treatment plans.
- Supanote, AutoNotes, and Yung Sidekick are copy-paste workflows. Supanote lists "EHR Integration" as a Pro feature, but its own FAQ describes copy-paste — ask before you buy.
Session Types: Couples and Group Support Varies
Couples: supported by all five, but Mentalyc gates it behind the $69.99 Pro plan, while Supanote includes it at Starter. Group therapy: Mentalyc (top tier), Supanote (XL tier), AutoNotes, and Yung Sidekick support it; group support on Upheal is not clearly documented.
Supanote is the standout for multilingual practices, with 100+ language auto-detection.
How to Choose
- Light caseload or want an all-in-one platform: Upheal (pay-per-session + free plan).
- You use SimplePractice/TherapyNotes/Jane and refuse to copy-paste: Mentalyc.
- High note volume on a budget: AutoNotes ($29/month Economy, unlimited notes).
- Multilingual sessions or couples on a budget: Supanote.
- Session analytics on top of notes: Yung Sidekick.
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