Yung Sidekick vs AutoNotes: Session Insights vs Unlimited Notes (2026)
By Ilan Sender, Founder & Editor · Last updated Aug 9, 2026
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| Feature | Yung Sidekick | AutoNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.99–$99.99/mo | $29–$69/mo |
| Free Trial | 30 days | 7 days |
| Rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| HIPAA | Self-reported | Self-reported |
| Top EHRs | None documented | None documented |
| Best For | Price-sensitive solo therapists who want session insights and analytics, not just notes | High-volume note writers on a budget — flat plans with unlimited notes on every tier |
| Accuracy | N/A | N/A |
| Setup Ease | N/A | N/A |
Our Recommendation
Yung Sidekick and AutoNotes share a compliance profile (both self-report HIPAA, both offer a BAA), so it's a price-and-features call. Yung Sidekick wins on session insights — progress analytics on every plan and a 30-day trial — but costs more ($39.99/month for up to 130 sessions, no free plan). AutoNotes wins for price, volume, and breadth: unlimited notes at $29/month, widest formats (including EMDR) and family sessions, though live recording is gated to a higher tier. Take the quiz to weigh compliance and EHR too.
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Yung Sidekick and AutoNotes make different bets on what a therapy-notes tool should be — session insights versus unlimited volume — but they share a compliance profile: both self-report HIPAA (no SOC 2 cited) and both offer a BAA. The decision comes down to pricing structure and what each adds beyond a basic note.
Side by Side
| Yung Sidekick | AutoNotes | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $39.99/month (up to 130 sessions), $59.99, $99.99 — no free plan | No free plan (7-day trial); $29/month Economy, $69 First Class |
| Notes | Capped per tier (130 sessions at $39.99) | Unlimited on every plan |
| Free trial | 30 days | 7 days |
| HIPAA | Self-reported | Self-reported ("HIPAA-aligned") |
| BAA | Yes, offered | Yes, every customer |
| Note formats | Multiple progress-note formats per session | SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, group, couples, family, EMDR + treatment plans |
| Session types | Individual, couples, group | Individual, couples, family, group |
| Standout extra | Client-progress analytics | Built-in client records; widest format list |
| Notable limit | — | Live recording requires a higher tier |
When Each Wins
Choose Yung Sidekick if:
- You want multiple note formats generated per session automatically, so you can pick the best fit after the fact.
- Your caseload fits within 130 sessions/month and session insights justify the $39.99 entry price for you.
- You value progress analytics — session insights, not just notes — which AutoNotes doesn't document.
- You want a longer trial (30 days vs AutoNotes' 7).
Choose AutoNotes if:
- You want the lower price — unlimited notes on every plan at $29/month (vs $39.99). Note both tools are now trial-only: neither has a standing free plan.
- You need the widest documented format list (including the only documented EMDR format) and built-in client records.
- You document family sessions specifically (AutoNotes documents family; Yung Sidekick documents individual/couples/group).
- Trade-off: live in-session recording is gated to a higher tier.
The Honest Recommendation
Same compliance posture (both self-reported, both BAA), so it's a price-and-features call. For session analytics on a moderate caseload, Yung Sidekick — knowing it costs more ($39.99/month) and has no free plan. For high note volume, the most formats, family-session support, and the lower price, AutoNotes at $29/month. Both give you a free trial window — Yung Sidekick's is longer (30 days vs 7), which favors trialing it first.
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