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Mentalyc vs Availity

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AI Scribe

Mentalyc

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Availity

Mentalyc
Availity
Key Differencesat a glance
Mentalyc:Purpose-built for mental health
Mentalyc:Includes AI-powered features
Availity:Offers a free tier
Availity:Includes AI-powered features

Overview

Tool Name
Mentalyc
Availity
Tool Name
Mentalyc
Mentalyc
Availity
Availity
What It Is
The therapy-specific AI scribe with modality awareness and Alliance Genie tracking.
Free multi-payer portal for eligibility verification and claims submission.
What It Is
Mentalyc
The therapy-specific AI scribe with modality awareness and Alliance Genie tracking.
Availity
Free multi-payer portal for eligibility verification and claims submission.
Primary Category
AI Scribe & Documentation
billing-rcm-insurance
Primary Category
Mentalyc
AI Scribe & Documentation
Availity
billing-rcm-insurance
Founded
2022
Unknown
Founded
Mentalyc
2022
Availity
Unknown
Best For
Therapists doing psychotherapy who need modality-aware documentation (CBT, DBT, EMDR); Solo practitioners wanting affordable therapy-specific AI notes ($19.99-69.99/mo); Clinicians using TherapyNotes, ICANotes, TheraNest, or Valant
Solo and small practices needing free eligibility verification; Providers billing commercial payers seeking cost-effective solutions; Multi-specialty groups needing comprehensive payer connectivity
Best For
Mentalyc
Therapists doing psychotherapy who need modality-aware documentation (CBT, DBT, EMDR); Solo practitioners wanting affordable therapy-specific AI notes ($19.99-69.99/mo); Clinicians using TherapyNotes, ICANotes, TheraNest, or Valant
Availity
Solo and small practices needing free eligibility verification; Providers billing commercial payers seeking cost-effective solutions; Multi-specialty groups needing comprehensive payer connectivity

Pricing

Starting Price
$19.99/mo (Mini, 10 notes)
$0/month
Starting Price
Mentalyc
$19.99/mo (Mini, 10 notes)
Availity
$0/month
Pricing Model
Per provider/month
freemium
Pricing Model
Mentalyc
Per provider/month
Availity
freemium
Free Trial
14 days
Free tier available
Free Trial
Mentalyc
14 days
Availity
Free tier available
Pricing Details
14-day free trial with full PRO access, no credit card required. Annual billing saves up to $300/year. All plans include therapeutic alliance tracking.
No additional details
Pricing Details
Mentalyc
14-day free trial with full PRO access, no credit card required. Annual billing saves up to $300/year. All plans include therapeutic alliance tracking.
Availity
No additional details

Compliance & Security

HIPAA Compliant
Yes
Yes
HIPAA Compliant
Mentalyc
Yes
Availity
Yes
BAA Available
Yes
Unknown
BAA Available
Mentalyc
Yes
Availity
Unknown
SOC 2 Certified
Yes
Yes
SOC 2 Certified
Mentalyc
Yes
Availity
Yes
HITRUST Certified
Unknown
Unknown
HITRUST Certified
Mentalyc
Unknown
Availity
Unknown

Features

Mobile App
Yes
No
Mobile App
Mentalyc
Yes
Availity
No
Mental Health Specific
Yes
No
Mental Health Specific
Mentalyc
Yes
Availity
No

Integrations

Total Integrations
7 integrations
None listed
Total Integrations
Mentalyc
7 integrations
Availity
None listed
Clearinghouse
None
None
Clearinghouse
Mentalyc
None
Availity
None

AI Scribe Features

Ambient Listening
Yes
No
Ambient Listening
Mentalyc
Yes
Availity
No
Dictation Mode
Yes
No
Dictation Mode
Mentalyc
Yes
Availity
No
Note Types
SOAP, DAP, BIRP, PIRP, GIRP, PIE, SIRP, Intake assessments, Treatment plans, 100+ custom templates
Unknown
Note Types
Mentalyc
SOAP, DAP, BIRP, PIRP, GIRP, PIE, SIRP, Intake assessments, Treatment plans, 100+ custom templates
Availity
Unknown
Languages
English only
Unknown
Languages
Mentalyc
English only
Availity
Unknown
EHR Integration
Native, API
Unknown
EHR Integration
Mentalyc
Native, API
Availity
Unknown
Native EHR Integrations
TherapyNotes, ICANotes, TheraNest, Valant, TheraBill
None listed
Native EHR Integrations
Mentalyc
TherapyNotes, ICANotes, TheraNest, Valant, TheraBill
Availity
None listed
Coding Suggestions
No
No
Coding Suggestions
Mentalyc
No
Availity
No

Billing Features

Claims Submission
No
Yes
Claims Submission
Mentalyc
No
Availity
Yes
Eligibility Verification
No
Yes
Eligibility Verification
Mentalyc
No
Availity
Yes
ERA Processing
No
Yes
ERA Processing
Mentalyc
No
Availity
Yes

Support & Fit

Practice Sizes
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
Practice Sizes
Mentalyc
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
Availity
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
Customer Base
5,000+ mental health providers
Unknown
Customer Base
Mentalyc
5,000+ mental health providers
Availity
Unknown

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