Mentalyc vs Upheal (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Upheal grades higher than Mentalyc: 2.8 against 2.4 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Mentalyc grades higher on value for money. Upheal grades higher on the free plan, features and platforms. They get the same grade on ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Mentalyc
AI session notes and treatment plans for therapists
Upheal
AI therapy notes, with an optional full practice EHR
Which one is for you
Pick Mentalyc if
- Fits if you see individual clients and want notes and treatment plans drafted
- Works for a practice that already uses SimplePractice, TherapyNotes or Jane
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you see many clients: notes cap at 40, 100, 160 or 330 a month by plan
- Skip it if you need scheduling, billing or a client portal, as it is not an EHR
- Pricey if you see couples, families or children: those need Pro at $59.99 billed yearly
- Watch out: group therapy notes are Super only at $99.99 a month billed yearly
Pick Upheal if
- Fits if you see individual clients and want free basic notes
- Works for a solo therapist who may later move to the EHR
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you stay free: individual therapy only, with a capped AI assistant
- Watch out: EHR fees are $0.30 per claim, $0.15 per eligibility check and 2.9% + $0.30 per payment
- Pricey if you use the AI Assistant a lot, as it is capped monthly unless you add Assistant Pro
- Skip it if you run a group practice and want a price, as the page gives no figures
How we grade them
| 2.4GPAMentalycFair | 2.8GPAUphealGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | BMini is $14.99 a month billed yearly, inside the cheapest quarter of therapy-clinics at $25. Basic at $29.99 and Pro at $59.99 are where the useful parts sit. | CAI notes are $39 a month flat, the middle of the therapy-clinics range. The EHR is $1 a session or $99 flat. |
| Free plan and trial | CA 14-day trial with no card, and no free plan. | BA free plan with basic notes for individual therapy and a capped AI assistant, plus a card-free trial on paid plans. |
| Features | CNotes, treatment plans, templates and EHR transfer. Child, couple and family clients need Pro and group notes need Super. It writes notes only. | BNotes, treatment plans, telehealth, and an EHR with billing and portal. Group practices are not priced. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating counted. You pick templates and link an EHR before it fits your routine. | CNo store rating on record. You set up templates and connect Zoom or Google Calendar. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, with SimplePractice, TherapyNotes and Jane. | AWeb, Mac, iPhone and Android with Zoom and Google Calendar. |
| Best for | AI session notes for therapists | AI therapy notes with an optional EHR |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Mentalyc and Upheal. How we grade
Price against what you get
Mentalyc starts at $14.99 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. Upheal starts at $39 a month and scores 3.0.
Upheal scores higher, and starts $24.01 a month higher: the question is whether the extra is worth that to you. Of the other therapy and clinic software on the chart, 2 score higher than Mentalyc for less, and none scores higher than Upheal for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
- Mentalyc also covers templates and reports.
- Upheal also covers insurance billing, telehealth and appointment booking.
At a glance
| Mentalyc | Upheal | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | $14.99 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly) | $39 per month for AI notes |
| Free plan | None | Basic AI notes from text, dictation or uploads for individual therapy only, plus telehealth calls without AI. |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial, no credit card required | Free trial on paid plans, no credit card required |
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| Made by | Mentalyc Inc. | Upheal |
| Price read from | mentalyc.com | upheal.io |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Mentalyc
- It is a documentation tool, not an EHR: scheduling, billing and a client portal are not part of it.
- Each solo plan has a monthly note cap, from 40 on Mini to 330 on Super.
- Couples, family and child sessions need Pro; group therapy notes need Super.
- The site's compliance claims (HIPAA, SOC 2 Type II, a BAA created at signup) are the vendor's own.
Upheal
- The free plan covers individual therapy only and has a limited AI note feature set.
- The EHR plans charge $0.30 per insurance claim, $0.15 per eligibility check and 2.9% + $0.30 per online payment.
- Group practices are priced per seat for notes or per session for the EHR; the page gives no figures for them.
- The AI Assistant is capped each month unless you pay for Assistant Pro.
Key features
Mentalyc
- Notes from audio, uploads or dictation
- Record in person or over telehealth, upload audio, or dictate or type a summary. Output follows SOAP, DAP, BIRP and other formats.
- Treatment plans and progress tracking
- Basic and above write treatment plans with SMART goals, and notes can refer back to those goals. Pro adds goal progress and symptom trends.
- Alliance Genie
- Gives an alliance score after each session on Basic and above. The full report with quotes and feedback is on Pro and above.
- Templates and Magic Edit
- Pro and above can build and share custom templates. Magic Edit lets you change a note with a short instruction, with daily limits by plan.
- EHR transfer
- A one-click transfer sends a finished note to the EHR you already use. Mini and Basic allow 20 transfers a month; Pro and above are unlimited.
- Worksheets after each session
- The product recommends client worksheets after each session, and can share a summary of the session with the client.
Upheal
- AI notes from many inputs
- Notes come from live video, audio, dictation, typed summaries or uploads, in SOAP, DAP, BIRP, EMDR and other templates.
- Treatment plans with Golden Thread
- Generates treatment plans and tracks client progress from one session to the next. Included on the paid AI notes plan and the EHR plans.
- Built-in telehealth
- Its own video platform, with automated notes afterward. Zoom sessions and other calling tools can also be captured.
- EHR with billing
- Invoices, superbills, online payments, insurance claims and eligibility checks, plus a client portal with scheduling, messaging and forms.
- AI Assistant
- A chat assistant with a monthly usage limit on every plan. AI Assistant Pro is a $39 a month add-on that removes the limit and adds session prep.
- Migration help
- Upheal says it can move clients and files over from another EHR, and runs a weekly live webinar on migrating.
Plans
Mentalyc
Mini$14.99
per month for 40 notes, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly)
SOAP, DAP and intake notes for individual clients; sends 20 notes a month to an EHR.
Basic$29.99
per month for 100 notes, billed annually ($39.99 billed monthly)
Adds AI treatment plans with SMART goals, progress notes tied to plan goals and an alliance score.
Pro$59.99
per month for 160 notes, billed annually ($69.99 billed monthly)
Adds custom templates, child, couple and family clients, CPT codes and unlimited EHR transfers.
Super$99.99
per month for 330 notes, billed annually ($119.99 billed monthly)
Adds group therapy notes and priority onboarding and support.
Team$49.99
per seat / month, billed annually ($59.99 billed monthly)
For group practices: Super-level features with unlimited notes under a fair-use rule. Shown as half of a $99.99 regular price.
Upheal
Free$0
Basic notes via text, dictation and uploads, individual therapy only, with a monthly cap on the AI Assistant.
AI notes$39
per month, flat fee
Unlimited AI notes from video, audio, dictation and uploads, treatment plans and built-in telehealth.
EHR$1
per session, pay as you go
Full EHR with AI notes, invoicing, superbills, insurance billing, client portal and scheduling.
EHR Pro$99
per month, flat fee
The EHR with an unlimited AI Assistant included; the page says it saves money past 14 sessions a week.
Ways to pay less
Mentalyc
- Annual discount
Annual billing saves $60 to $240 a year
The pricing page lists lower monthly rates when billed annually, saving $60 a year on Mini, $120 on Basic and Pro, and $240 on Super.
Upheal
- Education
Student and non-profit discount
The pricing page lists a student and non-profit discount alongside a 30-day money-back guarantee; it does not state the amount.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Mentalyc or Upheal?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Mentalyc is cheaper to start with: $14.99 a month, against $39 a month for Upheal. Mentalyc starts at $14.99 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly), and Upheal starts at $39 per month for AI notes.
Which has a free plan, Mentalyc or Upheal?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Upheal has a free plan. Mentalyc does not, though it has a free trial.
Which platforms do Mentalyc and Upheal run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Upheal lists macOS, iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.