PsyFi vs Mentalyc
Mentalyc is a well-established AI note generator for therapists — scribe-first, with tiered note allowances. PsyFi is a suite: ambient notes plus a HIPAA-aligned AI assistant and psychological report writing in one subscription. Both are built for behavioral health only, and both include a BAA.
PsyFi is published by PsyFi Technologies. Mentalyc figures come from mentalyc.com public pages as of July 2026 — verify current details with the vendor.
PsyFi — quick facts
- What it is
- An AI suite for psychological professionals: ambient session notes, a HIPAA-aligned AI assistant, assessment report writing, and an iOS app — one subscription, one BAA.
- Who it's for
- Behavioral health only — therapists, counselors, and clinical, school & neuropsychologists.
- Pricing
- Notes $19 · Clinician $49 · Psychologist $99 · Practice $59/seat (3+ seats), per month. Annual = 2 months free.
- Free trial
- 7 days.
- Compliance
- HIPAA-aligned, BAA available on every paid plan. PHI de-identified before any AI model call. Never training data. AWS US data residency. Trust center
Mentalyc — quick facts
- What it is
- An AI scribe and note generator for mental-health professionals; records in-person and telehealth sessions and drafts notes from them.
- Who it's for
- Behavioral health only — therapists, counselors, and mental-health group practices. Claims 30,000+ clinicians.
- Pricing
- Solo plans $19.99–$119.99/month, tiered by note volume (roughly 40 up to 330 notes/month). Team plans about $49.99–$59.99/seat/month.
- Free trial
- 14 days, capped at 15 notes.
- Compliance
- BAA included on every plan; transcripts anonymized before AI processing; AWS US hosting.
Side by side
How they compare
| Dimension | PsyFi | Mentalyc |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19/mo (Notes) | $19.99/mo (about 40 notes/month) |
| Session notes | Included on every plan; unlimited from Clinician ($49/mo) | Core product; volume-tiered (roughly 40–330 notes/month by plan) |
| AI assistant beyond notes (chat, documents, cited clinical guidance) | Yes — Clinician and up | Not the product's focus — Mentalyc is scribe-first |
| Psychological / psychoeducational report writing | Yes — Psychologist plan ($99/mo): score extraction you verify, then drafted report sections | Not offered — assessment report writing isn't part of the product |
| Group practice pricing | Practice: $59/seat/mo (3+ seats), admin console, supervisor note review | Team plans about $49.99–$59.99/seat/month |
| BAA | Included on every paid plan | Included on every plan |
| PHI handling before AI | De-identified before any model call | Anonymization (full or partial) before AI processing |
| Data residency | AWS, US regions | AWS, US |
Sources: psyfipractice.com/pricing and mentalyc.com public pricing and security pages, as of July 2026. Features and prices change — verify with each vendor.
When Mentalyc is the better fit
- You want a scribe-first tool and nothing else — notes are your whole AI use case.
- Your caseload is light and a lower note-volume tier matches how much you actually document.
- You prefer a vendor with a large published user base in mental health specifically.
When PsyFi is the better fit
- You want more than a scribe: unlimited notes plus a HIPAA-aligned AI assistant for drafting, document review, and clinical questions.
- You do testing — PsyFi's Psychologist plan adds assessment score extraction and report drafting, which note tools don't cover.
- You'd rather have flat, unlimited-note pricing from $49/mo than count notes against a monthly cap.
- You want one subscription and one BAA covering notes, chat, and reports.
FAQ
Common questions
Is PsyFi an AI scribe like Mentalyc?
Partly. PsyFi Notes does what a scribe does — records the session, transcribes it, and drafts the note. The difference is what's around it: the same subscription includes a HIPAA-aligned AI assistant, and the Psychologist plan adds psychological report writing. Mentalyc is focused on note generation.
Both include a BAA. What's actually different on privacy?
Both include a BAA on every plan and host on AWS in the US. PsyFi de-identifies PHI before any AI model call and never uses your content as training data. Mentalyc anonymizes transcripts (fully or partially) before AI processing. The mechanics differ; both take the problem seriously — read each vendor's security page before you decide.
How does pricing compare for a solo therapist?
At the entry level they're nearly identical: PsyFi Notes is $19/mo and Mentalyc starts at $19.99/mo for about 40 notes. The comparison changes with volume and scope — PsyFi Clinician is $49/mo for unlimited notes plus the AI assistant, while Mentalyc's higher tiers ($39.99–$119.99/mo) buy larger note allowances. Figures as of July 2026.
Can either tool write psychological evaluation reports?
That's PsyFi-specific. The Psychologist plan ($99/mo) parses assessment score reports into tables you verify, then drafts report sections in your voice. Mentalyc doesn't offer assessment report writing.
Who reviews the AI's output?
You do — with either product. AI-drafted documentation should always be reviewed and approved by the licensed clinician before it enters a clinical, billing, or legal record.
See it with your own caseload
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