Head-to-head
Commure Scribe vs Mentalyc
A side-by-side, source-cited comparison. Clinical precision and note quality come from our hands-on testing; pricing, integrations and compliance from sourced facts. See how we score.
Commure Scribe
TestedBest for us clinicians and health systems who want enterprise-grade note quality with a self-serve entry price
Ambient scribe inside Commure's $7B AI-native RCM and EHR platform — strongest US-market note quality we've tested, with HIPAA + SOC 2 + onshore data + audio-not-stored built in.
From From $89/mo
Read the full review
Mentalyc
ProvisionalBest for solo therapists and behavioral-health practices that want a low-cost, multi-jurisdiction-compliant therapy-notes tool
AI note-taker for therapists — progress notes, treatment plans and session insights.
From $14.99/mo
Read the full reviewSide by side
| Dimension | Commure Scribe | Mentalyc |
|---|---|---|
| Score type | Hands-on tested | Provisional |
| Editorial score | 8.9 | 5.0 |
| Starting price | From $89/mo | $14.99/mo |
| Free tier | No | No |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial (ScribeCore) | 14-day full Pro trial (no card) |
| HIPAA | Yes | Yes |
| SOC 2 | Yes | Yes |
| GDPR | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Avoids training on your data | Not disclosed | Yes (states it does not) |
| Data residency | Onshore (US) | United States |
| Named EHR integrations | 12 | 0 |
| Ambient notes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes (60+) | Not disclosed |
Bold values flag where one tool has a public advantage in our sourced data. “Not disclosed” never counts as a no.
When to pick which
Pick Commure Scribe when…
- Built for us clinicians and health systems who want enterprise-grade note quality with a self-serve entry price
- Score type: Commure Scribe (Hands-on tested) vs Mentalyc (Provisional)
- Editorial score: Commure Scribe (8.9) vs Mentalyc (5.0)
- Named EHR integrations: Commure Scribe (12) vs Mentalyc (0)
- Multi-language: Commure Scribe (Yes (60+)) vs Mentalyc (Not disclosed)
Pick Mentalyc when…
- Built for solo therapists and behavioral-health practices that want a low-cost, multi-jurisdiction-compliant therapy-notes tool
- Avoids training on your data: Mentalyc (Yes (states it does not)) vs Commure Scribe (Not disclosed)
Pros & cons
Commure Scribe
Pros
- Strongest US-market clinical precision in our hands-on testing
- HIPAA + SOC 2; onshore (US) data; audio not stored after the visit; no third-party data sharing; BAA standard
- AI-assisted ICD-10 / CPT coding included at the Pro tier — not an add-on
- Scale: 20,000+ Scribe clinicians; 150+ health systems and 2,000+ sites of care across the broader Commure platform; HCA Healthcare as exclusive ambient-scribing partner
Watch-outs
- Pricing is fragmented — $89/mo on the web vs $129/mo in-app purchase on iOS
- Free trial is only seven days; no indefinitely-free tier
- GDPR not publicly claimed — US-onshore data residency only
Mentalyc
Pros
- Low entry price — from $14.99/mo, tiered by monthly note volume
- 14-day full Pro trial, no credit card required (up to 15 complete notes)
- Explicit "your data is never used to train AI models" position
- HIPAA + SOC 2 Type II + PHIPA + PIPEDA + PIPA + PHIA + Australian Privacy Principles
Watch-outs
- EHR integration is export-based, not deep embed
- Language support not publicly quantified
- Behavioral-health only — not a fit for general medical practice
FAQ
Which is better, Commure Scribe or Mentalyc?
Commure Scribe edges it on our editorial score (8.9 vs 5.0), but "better" depends on your jurisdiction, EHR and budget — see the side-by-side below.
Is Commure Scribe HIPAA compliant?
Yes — Commure Scribe states HIPAA compliance.
Is Mentalyc HIPAA compliant?
Yes — Mentalyc states HIPAA compliance.
What's the price difference between Commure Scribe and Mentalyc?
Commure Scribe starts at From $89/mo; Mentalyc starts at $14.99/mo. Pricing is as of 2026-05-20 — always confirm current figures with the vendor.
