Clinical Documentation Tools & Alternatives
Explore resources to help you choose the right clinical documentation solution for your mental health practice.
Comprehensive Comparison Resources
Heidi Health alternatives
Heidi Health alternatives for solo practices and small clinics: MentalNote, Freed, Nabla and more, with prices and trials. Facts checked 14 October 2026.
See the alternativesTwofold alternatives
AI scribe alternatives to Twofold for solo therapists and small practices: free plans, trials, prices and EHR options compared. Facts checked 14 October 2026.
See the alternativesSimplePractice Note Taker alternatives
Standalone AI scribes for therapists who want an alternative to SimplePractice Note Taker or Care Aide: free plans, prices and EHR options. Checked 14 October 2026.
See the alternativesDAX Copilot and Dragon Copilot alternatives
DAX Copilot, now Microsoft Dragon Copilot, alternatives for small practices: MentalNote, Heidi, Freed, Nabla and more. Facts checked 14 October 2026.
See the alternativesMentalyc Alternatives
Looking to switch from Mentalyc? We compare 7 alternatives, including our own product, Mental Note AI.
- Mental Note AI (our product)
- Freed AI
- Blueprint Health
- AutoNotes
- SOAPNoteAI
- ICANotes
- SimplePractice
Mental Note AI vs Mentalyc
Detailed head-to-head comparison. See pricing, note formats, platform, data handling, HIPAA compliance, and which is better for your practice.
Key Difference
Free plan and optional Word add-in vs more templates
Pricing Difference
Free–$99/mo vs $19.99-119.99/mo
Mental Note AI vs Freed
Compare therapy and psychiatry formats plus Medical SOAP with a multi-specialty ambient scribe. See input methods, specialization, and which is right for you.
Key Difference
After-session drafting (recording or typed) vs ambient scribe
Specialization
Mental health vs general medical
Mental Note AI vs Blueprint Health
Lightweight note generation vs complete EHR platform. See scope, pricing, setup complexity, and which fits your practice size.
Key Difference
Note generation vs full EHR
Best For
Solo vs group practices
Best Freed AI Alternatives
Looking to switch from Freed? We compare 7 alternatives for mental health professionals, including our own product, Mental Note AI.
- Our product: Mental Note AI (web app plus Word add-in, free tier)
- #2: Mentalyc (web app, templates)
- #3: SimplePractice (full EHR)
- #4-7: TherapyNotes, Lyssn, Therapy Ally, ICANotes
Best TherapyNotes Alternatives
Considering a switch from TherapyNotes? Compare 6+ EHR and practice management platforms to find your best fit.
- For Notes Only: Mental Note AI (free tier)
- For Full EHR: SimplePractice, ICANotes
- For Customization: Mentalyc
- For Quality: Lyssn
All Competitor Comparisons
Detailed side-by-side comparisons of Mental Note AI with competing clinical documentation tools. See pricing, features, platform, specialization, and which is right for your practice.
Why clinicians choose MentalNote
Browser or Word
Record in the browser, including a telehealth call in a browser tab, or draft inside Microsoft Word with the optional add-in. One subscription covers both.
HIPAA and BAA
MentalNote is HIPAA-compliant, with a BAA included on every plan.
Formats for mental health
SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, PIRP and Progress notes, plus Intake and Treatment Plan workflows, or your own format with custom instructions.
A free plan that does not expire
Start free with 5 web-app scribe sessions a month, no time limit and no credit card. Premium is $99 a month or $990 a year.
No sales call
Sign up in the browser and buy online. Practices can apply for a guided Practice Pilot.
Sticks to what was said
The app instructs the AI to use only what was said in the session and to write "Not documented in session" for anything you did not cover. Review every draft.
Ready to Find the Right Documentation Tool?
Try Mental Note AI free with 5 web-app scribe sessions a month. No credit card required.
Try it freePrefer Microsoft Word? Get the free Word add-in. Installs from Microsoft AppSource.
Last updated June 10, 2026