AI clinical note generator for therapy and medical visits
Facts checked on 7 November 2026.
MentalNote is an AI clinical note generator for clinicians in solo and small practices. Record the visit in your browser with consent, upload a recording or type a recap, choose a format such as SOAP, DAP, BIRP or Medical SOAP, and get a draft to review and edit. The free plan includes 5 scribe sessions a month; Premium is $99 a month for unlimited notes.
5 free scribe sessions a month, no time limit. No credit card. The BAA covers the free plan too. The sample opens a prepared fictional draft; it does not record audio or run the live AI model.
Which clinical notes it writes
Choose the format after the visit. Review the draft for accuracy and check that its content and structure meet your payer, agency and EHR requirements.
| Format | Typical use | More detail |
|---|---|---|
| SOAP | Therapy sessions, and notes shared with medical providers | AI SOAP note generator |
| Medical SOAP | Medical visits: chief complaint, HPI, review of systems, objective findings, assessment and plan | Medical SOAP note generator |
| DAP | Routine outpatient therapy sessions | DAP notes |
| BIRP | Sessions built around behavior, intervention and response | BIRP notes |
| GIRP | Goal-focused notes | GIRP notes |
| SIRP and PIE | Situation-based and problem-based charting, where your agency requires them | SIRP notes, PIE notes |
| Progress notes | A general progress note | Progress notes, AI progress notes for therapists |
| Intake and treatment plan | A first assessment and the plan that follows it | AI intake note generator, AI treatment plan generator |
| Custom | A format you describe | Set it up in the web app |
How it works
- Confirm you have consent. The web app asks you to confirm it before every recording.
- Record in the browser, in the room or on a telehealth call in another tab. You can also upload an audio recording, or type or dictate a recap afterwards.
- Choose the note format and get the draft.
- Review and edit every line, then copy it, print it or save it as a PDF for your EHR.
What to check before you pick a clinical note generator
These six questions separate the tools faster than a feature list does. Here is how MentalNote answers each one; see the comparison pages for other vendors, each linked to its own pricing page.
| Question | Why it matters | MentalNote |
|---|---|---|
| Is a BAA on the plan you will use? | You need one before any patient information goes in. Check whether it comes with the free plan or only a paid tier. | HIPAA-compliant, with a BAA on every plan, the free plan too. |
| Does it write your format? | A note that needs re-sorting by hand saves little time. | The formats in the table above, plus a custom format. |
| What does it do with gaps? | A generator that fills gaps with typical content adds errors you have to find. | Medical SOAP is told to write "Not documented." for anything the visit did not cover. This is an instruction to the AI, not a guarantee, so review every line. |
| How does the visit get in? | Some tools only record live. A recap helps when you could not record. | Record in the browser, upload a recording, or type or dictate a recap. |
| How does the note get out? | Without an integration, you need a clean way to copy the note. | Copy the note or a section, or print or save a PDF. No direct EHR write-back. |
| Can you see the price? | Quote-only pricing means a sales call before you can compare. | Published: free plan, or Premium at $99 a month or $990 a year. |
Fictional examples: one therapy note, one medical note
Human-written, shortened illustrations based on fictional visits (no real client or patient). They are not verbatim app output, and your drafts will vary with what is said.
Fictional DAP note: therapy session on work stress
Data
Client reported work stress and trouble falling asleep on 3 of the last 7 nights. Completed the worry log on 5 days. Reviewed the log and practiced scheduling worry time. Client was cooperative and engaged.
Assessment
Client used the worry log and named two recurring work worries. Client said the practice felt "a bit easier" by the end of the session.
Plan
Continue the worry log. Schedule 15 minutes of worry time daily. Review sleep and the log at the next session.
Fictional Medical SOAP note: ankle sprain follow-up
Chief Complaint
Follow-up of a right ankle sprain.
History of Present Illness
Inversion injury 2 weeks ago while running. Pain now 2 out of 10 with walking. Reports no giving way and no numbness.
Review of Systems
Musculoskeletal: right ankle pain with walking. Neurological: no numbness.
Objective
Vitals: Not documented. Exam: mild swelling over the lateral right ankle, walks without a limp. Results: Not documented.
Assessment
1. Right ankle sprain, improving.
Plan
1. Continue home balance exercises. Defer running until walking is pain-free, then gradually resume running without pain or increased swelling. Return if pain worsens or swelling increases.
The fictional visit gives no vitals or results, so those fields say "Not documented." instead of a guess.
What it will not do
- Sign the note for you. MentalNote writes a draft. You check it, edit it and decide what goes in the record.
- Write back to your EHR. Copy or export the reviewed note into your EHR or practice management system.
- Give medical advice or make a diagnosis. Medical SOAP is told to give no diagnosis, diagnostic code or billing code unless you stated it in the visit. These instructions reduce errors, but they are not a guarantee.
- Offer specialty-specific medical templates. Medical SOAP is one general format for medical visits, in the web app.
Who it is for
- Therapy and behavioral health: therapists, counselors, psychologists, social workers and psychiatry.
- Medical: primary care and family medicine and nurse practitioners.
- Allied health: physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, chiropractors and dietitians.
What it costs
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0, no time limit | 5 web-app scribe sessions a month. No credit card. |
| Premium | $99 a month, or $990 a year ($82.50 a month) | Unlimited note generation, browser app and Word add-in. |
No sales call needed. MentalNote is HIPAA-compliant, with a BAA included on every plan. You accept the BAA in the app before your first session. See pricing and HIPAA.
Frequently asked questions
What is an AI clinical note generator?
It is software that drafts a clinical note from a recorded visit, an uploaded recording or a typed recap. MentalNote drafts the note in the format you choose, and you review and edit it before it goes in the record.
Which clinicians can use it?
MentalNote is built for clinicians in solo and small practices: therapists, counselors, psychologists, psychiatric clinicians, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and allied health clinicians such as physical, occupational and speech therapists, chiropractors and dietitians.
Which note formats does it write?
The web app drafts SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, PIRP, SIRP, PIE and progress notes, intake assessments and treatment plans, Medical SOAP for medical visits, and a custom format you describe.
Is there a free AI clinical note generator?
Yes. MentalNote has a free plan with 5 web-app scribe sessions a month, no time limit and no credit card. The BAA covers the free plan too. Premium is $99 a month or $990 a year for unlimited notes.
Is it HIPAA-compliant?
MentalNote is HIPAA-compliant, with a BAA included on every plan. You accept the BAA in the app before your first session.
Does it add diagnoses or billing codes?
The Medical SOAP format instructs the AI to give no diagnosis, diagnostic code or billing code unless you stated it in the visit. This instruction is not a guarantee. In every format, check the draft for unsupported diagnoses and codes before adding it to the record.
Does it connect to my EHR?
Not directly. Copy the note or a section, or print it or save it as a PDF, then add it to your EHR or practice management system.
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A clinician must review every AI draft. MentalNote does not give medical advice or make diagnoses. Spotted something out of date? Email support@mentalnote.ai and we will fix it.