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Mentalyc vs SimplePractice

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AI Scribe

Mentalyc

EHR

SimplePractice

SimplePractice, LLC

Mentalyc
SimplePractice
Key Differencesat a glance
Mentalyc:Purpose-built for mental health
Mentalyc:Includes AI-powered features
SimplePractice:Includes AI-powered features
SimplePractice:Includes e-prescribing

Overview

Tool Name
Mentalyc
SimplePractice
Tool Name
Mentalyc
Mentalyc
SimplePractice
SimplePractice
What It Is
The therapy-specific AI scribe with modality awareness and Alliance Genie tracking.
The leading all-in-one practice management platform for therapists and health professionals.
What It Is
Mentalyc
The therapy-specific AI scribe with modality awareness and Alliance Genie tracking.
SimplePractice
The leading all-in-one practice management platform for therapists and health professionals.
Primary Category
AI Scribe & Documentation
EHR & Practice Management
Primary Category
Mentalyc
AI Scribe & Documentation
SimplePractice
EHR & Practice Management
Founded
2022
Unknown
Founded
Mentalyc
2022
SimplePractice
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 therapists and counselors seeking an all-in-one practice management solution; Small to medium group practices (2-50 providers) needing integrated scheduling, billing, and documentation; Insurance-heavy practices requiring electronic claims submission and eligibility verification
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
SimplePractice
Solo therapists and counselors seeking an all-in-one practice management solution; Small to medium group practices (2-50 providers) needing integrated scheduling, billing, and documentation; Insurance-heavy practices requiring electronic claims submission and eligibility verification

Pricing

Starting Price
$19.99/mo (Mini, 10 notes)
$49/provider/month
Starting Price
Mentalyc
$19.99/mo (Mini, 10 notes)
SimplePractice
$49/provider/month
Pricing Model
Per provider/month
Per provider/month
Pricing Model
Mentalyc
Per provider/month
SimplePractice
Per provider/month
Free Trial
14 days
30 days
Free Trial
Mentalyc
14 days
SimplePractice
30 days
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.
Three tiers: Starter ($49/mo), Essential ($79/mo), Plus ($99/mo). Additional providers on Plus plan: $74/mo. Custom pricing for 6+ practitioners.
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.
SimplePractice
Three tiers: Starter ($49/mo), Essential ($79/mo), Plus ($99/mo). Additional providers on Plus plan: $74/mo. Custom pricing for 6+ practitioners.

Compliance & Security

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

Features

Telehealth Included
No
Yes
Telehealth Included
Mentalyc
No
SimplePractice
Yes
Billing/Claims
No
Yes
Billing/Claims
Mentalyc
No
SimplePractice
Yes
e-Prescribing
No
Yes
e-Prescribing
Mentalyc
No
SimplePractice
Yes
Patient Portal
No
Yes
Patient Portal
Mentalyc
No
SimplePractice
Yes
Mobile App
Yes
Yes
Mobile App
Mentalyc
Yes
SimplePractice
Yes
Mental Health Specific
Yes
No
Mental Health Specific
Mentalyc
Yes
SimplePractice
No

Integrations

Total Integrations
7 integrations
7 integrations
Total Integrations
Mentalyc
7 integrations
SimplePractice
7 integrations
Calendar Sync
None
Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Microsoft Outlook
Calendar Sync
Mentalyc
None
SimplePractice
Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Microsoft Outlook
Clearinghouse
None
Change Healthcare
Clearinghouse
Mentalyc
None
SimplePractice
Change Healthcare

EHR Features

Scheduling
No
No
Scheduling
Mentalyc
No
SimplePractice
No
Clinical Notes
No
No
Clinical Notes
Mentalyc
No
SimplePractice
No
Treatment Planning
Yes
Yes
Treatment Planning
Mentalyc
Yes
SimplePractice
Yes

AI Scribe Features

Ambient Listening
Yes
No
Ambient Listening
Mentalyc
Yes
SimplePractice
No
Dictation Mode
Yes
No
Dictation Mode
Mentalyc
Yes
SimplePractice
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
SimplePractice
Unknown
Languages
English only
Unknown
Languages
Mentalyc
English only
SimplePractice
Unknown
EHR Integration
Native, API
Native
EHR Integration
Mentalyc
Native, API
SimplePractice
Native
Native EHR Integrations
TherapyNotes, ICANotes, TheraNest, Valant, TheraBill
Stripe, Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Zoom, Change Healthcare, DrFirst
Native EHR Integrations
Mentalyc
TherapyNotes, ICANotes, TheraNest, Valant, TheraBill
SimplePractice
Stripe, Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Zoom, Change Healthcare, DrFirst
Coding Suggestions
No
No
Coding Suggestions
Mentalyc
No
SimplePractice
No

Billing Features

Claims Submission
No
Yes
Claims Submission
Mentalyc
No
SimplePractice
Yes
Eligibility Verification
No
Yes
Eligibility Verification
Mentalyc
No
SimplePractice
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)
SimplePractice
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
Customer Base
5,000+ mental health providers
Unknown
Customer Base
Mentalyc
5,000+ mental health providers
SimplePractice
Unknown

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