Key differences
- Pricing model: Blueprint: $0.99/session or $69/seat/mo unlimited alongside your EHR, $1.49/session as an all-in-one EHR. Mentalyc: Mini $19.99/mo (40 notes) to Super $119.99/mo.
- EHR: Blueprint can be your EHR or work alongside one; Mentalyc transfers notes into your existing EHR with a Chrome extension.
- Groups: Mentalyc Team seats are $59.99/mo or $49.99/mo annual; Blueprint Enterprise is custom.
- Commitment: Blueprint has no subscription, credits never expire, 60-day money back; Mentalyc is monthly or annual, cancel anytime.
Side-by-side comparison
Prices in USD. "Ask vendor" means the vendor does not publish it. Each cell carries an evidence label; see how we label evidence. Scores are research-based, from public vendor documentation; see the scorecard.
| Feature | Blueprint | Mentalyc |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Plans (as published) | Alongside your EHR: $0.99/session or $69/seat/mo unlimited. All-in-one EHR: $1.49/session. Enterprise custom Documentation reviewed | Mini $19.99/mo (40 notes); Basic $39.99; Pro $69.99 (160 notes); Super $119.99/mo. Annual $14.99 to $99.99/mo Documentation reviewed |
| Group pricing | Enterprise: custom, annual contracts and volume discounts Documentation reviewed | Team $59.99/seat/mo or $49.99/seat/mo annual Documentation reviewed |
| Free trial | 30 days free (all-in-one) or 5 free sessions (alongside), no credit card Documentation reviewed | 14-day trial of Pro, 15 notes, no credit card Documentation reviewed |
| Contract | No subscription, minimum, or contract; credits never expire; 60-day money back Documentation reviewed | Monthly or annual; cancel anytime, access to period end Documentation reviewed |
| Privacy | ||
| HIPAA BAA | Included in Terms at sign-up; signable copy available Documentation reviewed | Created at sign-up, downloadable from your profile Documentation reviewed |
| SOC 2 | SOC 2 Type II (vendor-reported) Vendor-reported | SOC 2 Type II (vendor-reported) Vendor-reported |
| Audio | Deleted immediately after processing; no copies or backups Documentation reviewed | Deleted once the note is ready; transcripts anonymized Documentation reviewed |
| Model training | Client data never used to train AI Vendor-reported | Session data never used to train AI Vendor-reported |
| Workflow | ||
| EHR delivery | Copy into your EHR, or saved to the chart in the all-in-one EHR; custom integrations on Enterprise Documentation reviewed | Chrome extension one-click transfer (SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, Jane, TheraNest, ICANotes, Valant, Headway, Alma, others) Vendor-reported |
| Group therapy notes | Ask vendor Ask vendor | Group note plus a note per member (Super, Team) Documentation reviewed |
| Note formats | Custom templates; psychiatric evaluation template Documentation reviewed | SOAP, DAP, intake; BIRP, GIRP, SIRP, PIRP, PIE on higher tiers Documentation reviewed |
| Coding | ICD-10 selection and coding questions in AI chat Documentation reviewed | Automatic CPT codes (Pro and up) Documentation reviewed |
| Mobile | Mobile recording app Documentation reviewed | Desktop and mobile access Documentation reviewed |
Psychiatry and behavioral health fit
Both are therapy-first. Blueprint adds measurement-based care, a 600+ item library of assessments and worksheets, and a psychiatric evaluation template; it is the CAIW pick for therapists and groups (see the therapist guide). Mentalyc ties notes to treatment plan goals, flags risk with safety plans, and includes Psychiatry and Psychiatric Nurse templates on Pro and up.
Neither vendor publicly describes 42 CFR Part 2 specific controls. Substance use disorder programs should get written answers on consent, counseling-note content, and redisclosure before use (Ask vendor).
Who should pick which
| Practice type | Better fit |
|---|---|
| Therapist with a variable caseload | Blueprint (per session) |
| Therapist who wants the lowest fixed monthly price | Mentalyc Mini |
| Practice that wants to replace its EHR | Blueprint All-in-one |
| Practice keeping SimplePractice or TherapyNotes | Mentalyc or Blueprint alongside |
| Group therapy heavy practice | Mentalyc Super or Team |
Verdict
Choose Blueprint if you run a therapy practice or group and want pay-per-session pricing, an optional all-in-one EHR, and measurement-based care tools. Choose Mentalyc if you want a low fixed monthly price, a browser extension into your current EHR, and group therapy notes with a note per member.
Whichever you choose, sign or download the BAA before any real patient audio is recorded and set retention to the shortest period that fits your workflow.
Related reading: Blueprint review, Mentalyc review, Best AI scribes for therapists, Best AI scribes for group practices, and the full scorecard.
FAQ
How much does Blueprint cost?
Alongside your EHR, $0.99 per session or $69 per seat per month for unlimited sessions; as an all-in-one EHR, $1.49 per session, as of 2026-10-14.
How much does Mentalyc cost?
Mini is $19.99/mo for 40 notes, up to Super at $119.99/mo. Annual billing lowers each tier, and Team seats are $49.99 to $59.99 per month.
Do both sign a BAA?
Yes. Blueprint includes a BAA in its Terms at sign-up with a signable copy; Mentalyc creates one at sign-up in your profile.
Does either keep session audio?
No. Both say audio is deleted after processing.
Is this medical or legal advice?
No. This is general information. Confirm BAA terms, data use, and consent requirements with each vendor and your compliance advisor before using patient data.
How were facts checked?
Each fact comes from the vendor's official pricing, security, or help pages, checked on 2026-10-14. Where a vendor does not publish something, we say Ask vendor rather than estimate it.
Sources and last checked
All links checked 2026-10-14. Vendors change prices and terms often; re-verify before buying.