AI Progress Note Tools for Therapists (2026)
AI scribes built for general medicine often miss what therapists need — couples and group documentation, therapy note formats, and a clear HIPAA posture. These independent comparisons are organized so you can start from your EHR, your credential, your session types, your compliance needs, or your budget.
The therapy note tools we cover
All 6 of them. Most are purpose-built for behavioral health; where one is a general scribe we say so on its card and profile rather than implying a therapy focus it does not document. They also appear among the AI scribes, so they are not counted twice in our totals. A vendor's HIPAA claim is not a third-party audit — the key below explains which is which.
Reading the compliance chips
- Independently audited — backed by third-party evidence we could check, such as a SOC 2 report or a public trust center.
- Vendor claim — self-reported by the vendor. HIPAA has no certifying body, so this is normal; it is a claim, not proof. Check the SOC 2 chip separately for whether an outside audit is cited.
- Not found — no clear statement either way in public documentation. Missing information, not evidence of a problem.
AutoNotes
Best for: High-volume note writers on a budget — flat plans with unlimited notes on every tier
Mentalyc
Best for: Therapists on SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, Jane, or TheraNest who want notes pushed into their EHR instead of copy-paste
Scribeberry
Best for: Multilingual, Canadian, or cross-border practices that want a standing free tier (20 uses/month) before paying
Supanote
Best for: Multilingual practices and therapists who see couples and want that supported at the entry price
Upheal
Best for: Therapists with lighter caseloads (pay-per-session pricing) or anyone open to replacing their EHR entirely
Yung Sidekick
Best for: Price-sensitive solo therapists who want session insights and analytics, not just notes
By EHR / practice software
What actually integrates with the platform you already run on.
Best Standalone AI Scribe for Therapists Without an EHR (2026)
Written for: Cash-pay or early-stage therapist with no EHR who wants notes only
AI Progress Notes for TheraNest Users: What Actually Integrates (2026)
Written for: Therapist running their practice on TheraNest
AI Progress Notes for Jane App Therapists: What Integrates in 2026
Written for: Therapist or allied-health clinician running their practice on Jane
AI Progress Notes for TherapyNotes Users: What Actually Integrates (2026)
Written for: Therapist running their practice on TherapyNotes
AI Progress Notes for SimplePractice Users: What Actually Integrates (2026)
Written for: Therapist running their practice on SimplePractice
By credential & practice type
Picks tuned to your license and how your practice is set up.
Best AI Progress Notes for Private-Practice Counselors (2026)
Written for: Private-practice professional counselor (LPC/LPCC) choosing an AI notes tool
Best AI Progress Note Tools for LMFTs (2026)
Written for: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Best AI Progress Note Tools for LCSWs (2026)
Written for: Licensed Clinical Social Worker in clinical practice
Best AI Scribe for a Solo Therapy Practice (2026)
Written for: Solo private-practice therapist choosing their first AI notes tool
Best AI Progress Note Tools for Therapists in Private Practice (2026)
Written for: Solo or small-group therapist in private practice
By session type & note format
Couples, groups, EMDR, and the SOAP/DAP/BIRP/GIRP formats.
AI BIRP and GIRP Note Generators for Therapists (2026)
Written for: Therapist or agency clinician who documents in BIRP or GIRP format
AI Tools for SOAP and DAP Therapy Notes (2026): Format Coverage Compared
Written for: Therapist who documents in SOAP or DAP format
AI Scribes for EMDR Therapy Notes: What the Data Actually Supports (2026)
Written for: EMDR-trained therapist looking for documentation support
Best AI Progress Notes for Group Therapy (2026)
Written for: Clinician running therapy groups who needs per-session group documentation
Best AI Progress Notes for Couples Therapy (2026)
Written for: Therapist who sees couples and needs documentation that supports it
HIPAA, BAA & compliance
How to read each vendor's security claims before you adopt.
Do AI Therapy Note Tools Need a BAA? What Each Vendor Offers (2026)
Written for: Therapist confirming the BAA situation before adopting an AI notes tool
SOC 2 vs Self-Reported HIPAA in AI Therapy Scribes: How to Read the Claims (2026)
Written for: Therapist trying to interpret vendor security claims before buying
HIPAA-Compliant AI Scribes for Therapists: Independently Audited vs Self-Reported (2026)
Written for: Therapist who needs to defend their AI tool's HIPAA posture
Pricing & low-cost options
The real cost of each tool, plus the cheapest and free tiers.
AI Progress Note Pricing Compared for Therapists (2026): Every Tool's Real Cost
Written for: Therapist comparing the full pricing picture across tools
Free AI Therapy Note Tools (2026): What 'Free' Actually Gets You
Written for: Therapist wanting to try AI notes at no cost
Cheapest AI Therapy Note Tools (2026): The Real Low-Cost Options
Written for: Cost-first therapist looking for the lowest real price
Head-to-head & alternatives
Direct two-tool matchups and alternatives round-ups.
Upheal vs Supanote: All-in-One Platform vs Multilingual Notes Tool (2026)
Written for: Therapist deciding between Upheal and Supanote
Mentalyc vs Supanote: Which AI Notes Tool for Your Therapy Practice? (2026)
Written for: Therapist deciding between Mentalyc and Supanote
Supanote Alternatives for Therapists (2026): 4 Tools Compared
Written for: Therapist who likes Supanote but wants to weigh alternatives
Upheal Alternatives for Therapists (2026): 4 Tools Compared
Written for: Therapist who likes Upheal but wants to weigh alternatives
Mentalyc Alternatives for Therapists (2026): 4 Tools Compared
Written for: Therapist who likes Mentalyc but wants to weigh alternatives
Upheal vs Mentalyc: Which AI Note Tool for Your Therapy Practice?
Written for: Solo therapist comparing the two strongest-compliance options
Yung Sidekick vs AutoNotes: Session Insights vs Unlimited Notes (2026)
Written for: Price-sensitive solo therapist deciding between Yung Sidekick and AutoNotes
AutoNotes vs Supanote: Unlimited Notes vs Multilingual Couples Support (2026)
Written for: Budget-conscious therapist deciding between AutoNotes and Supanote
All tools evaluated using our published methodology. We are not clinicians, and nothing here is medical advice. Affiliate relationships never influence our ratings.
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