Mentalyc Alternatives for Therapists (2026): 4 Tools 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 | Mentalyc | Upheal | Supanote | AutoNotes | Yung Sidekick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99–$119.99/mo | Free + up to $69/mo | $29.99–$89.99/mo | $29–$69/mo | $39.99–$99.99/mo |
| Free Trial | 14 days | 30 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 | SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, Jane | None documented | None documented | None documented | None documented |
| Best For | 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 | 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
Mentalyc's only compliance peer is Upheal — the other SOC 2 Type II–attested therapy tool — which differs by being an all-in-one platform rather than an EHR add-on. If you're leaving Mentalyc over price or tier-gating (couples, family, CPT codes, and several note formats sit behind its $69.99 Pro tier), AutoNotes is the value alternative — it documents couples, family, group, BIRP, GIRP, and EMDR on every plan, unlimited notes at $29/month, trading down to self-reported HIPAA and losing EHR push. Supanote suits multilingual practices; Yung Sidekick adds progress analytics. Take the quiz to match your setup.
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Take the 30-second quizWhy You Might Look Past Mentalyc — and What Fits Instead
Mentalyc is a strong default: it's HIPAA independently audited (SOC 2 Type II), it's the only dedicated therapy-AI tool with a named push integration into SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, Jane, and TheraNest, and it auto-deletes recordings within 3 days. But three things send therapists looking at alternatives: its note-volume pricing ($19.99–$119.99/month), its tier-gating (couples, family, CPT codes, and several note formats all require the $69.99 Pro tier; group requires the top tier), and the fact that not everyone wants notes pushed into an existing EHR.
The Alternatives, by Reason for Switching
If Mentalyc's tier-gating prices you out (you see couples, or need named BIRP/GIRP formats Mentalyc doesn't enumerate): AutoNotes. AutoNotes documents couples, family, group, SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, and EMDR formats on every plan, with unlimited notes at $29/month (no free plan — 7-day trial). The trade: HIPAA self-reported (no SOC 2), and live recording requires a higher tier. You lose the audited posture and EHR push; you gain format breadth at a fraction of the price.
If you'd rather replace your EHR than push into one: Upheal. Upheal is the other SOC 2 Type II–attested option here, but it's an all-in-one (telehealth, scheduling, client portal) rather than an add-on. $1/session capped at $69/month plus a free plan. Pick this if you don't want to keep a separate EHR at all.
If you serve multilingual clients: Supanote. 100+ language auto-detection is its standout, and couples are supported at the entry price. Trade: self-reported HIPAA, and its "EHR Integration" is copy-paste per its FAQ — so you lose Mentalyc's real push.
If you want session insights, not just notes: Yung Sidekick. $39.99/month for up to 130 sessions (no free plan; 30-day trial), with client-progress analytics. Trade: self-reported HIPAA, copy-paste output.
The Honest Read
Mentalyc's two genuine peers on compliance are Upheal and itself — those are the only SOC 2 Type II–attested therapy tools, and Upheal differs mainly by being a full platform rather than an add-on. If you're leaving Mentalyc over price or tier-gating, AutoNotes is the value alternative (every format on every plan, well under Mentalyc's $69.99 Pro tier) — but you're trading down on audited posture and giving up EHR push. The other two (Supanote, Yung Sidekick) win on specific needs (multilingual, progress analytics) rather than overall parity.
There's no fabricated "X% of users switched" claim here — just what each tool documents. Trial your top alternative against your real sessions before moving.
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