Head-to-head
Mentalyc vs Stenoly
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.
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
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Stenoly
TestedBest for clinicians who want broad consultation-language coverage with a deep template library covering both clinical notes and correspondence
European ambient scribe with 53-language consultation support, a broad clinical-note and correspondence template library, and two-tier AI models (Stenoly Essential and Stenoly Precision) — HIPAA + GDPR + EU MDR Class I compliance.
From From €159/mo (or €1,548/yr)
Read the full reviewSide by side
| Dimension | Mentalyc | Stenoly |
|---|---|---|
| Score type | Provisional | Hands-on tested |
| Editorial score | 5.0 | 8.9 |
| Starting price | $14.99/mo | From €159/mo (or €1,548/yr) |
| Free tier | No | No |
| Free trial | 14-day full Pro trial (no card) | 14-day free trial (no card) |
| HIPAA | Yes | Yes |
| SOC 2 | Yes | Not disclosed |
| GDPR | Not disclosed | Yes |
| Avoids training on your data | Yes (states it does not) | Yes (states it does not) |
| Data residency | United States | EEA hosting |
| Named EHR integrations | 0 | 1 |
| Ambient notes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Not disclosed | Yes (53+) |
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 Mentalyc when…
- Built for solo therapists and behavioral-health practices that want a low-cost, multi-jurisdiction-compliant therapy-notes tool
- SOC 2: Mentalyc (Yes) vs Stenoly (Not disclosed)
Pick Stenoly when…
- Built for clinicians who want broad consultation-language coverage with a deep template library covering both clinical notes and correspondence
- Score type: Stenoly (Hands-on tested) vs Mentalyc (Provisional)
- Editorial score: Stenoly (8.9) vs Mentalyc (5.0)
- GDPR: Stenoly (Yes) vs Mentalyc (Not disclosed)
- Named EHR integrations: Stenoly (1) vs Mentalyc (0)
- Multi-language: Stenoly (Yes (53+)) vs Mentalyc (Not disclosed)
Pros & cons
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
Stenoly
Pros
- 53-language consultation support (speech, notes and supporting documents) — broadest in the field
- HIPAA + GDPR + EU MDR Class I; EEA hosting; explicit no-training-on-customer-data position
- Broad cross-specialty template library — clinical notes (SOAP, DAP, ADHD assessment, physiotherapy and more, covering doctors, dentists, nurses, chiropractors, surgeons, psychologists) and correspondence (referral letters, insurance letters, patient communications, discharge summaries); fully customizable
- Two-tier AI: Stenoly Essential (default) + Stenoly Precision (higher-accuracy, paid users only)
Watch-outs
- Direct EHR integration list is narrower than the US-market leaders
- Independent international press coverage is still limited
FAQ
Which is better, Mentalyc or Stenoly?
Stenoly 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 Mentalyc HIPAA compliant?
Yes — Mentalyc states HIPAA compliance.
Is Stenoly HIPAA compliant?
Yes — Stenoly states HIPAA compliance.
What's the price difference between Mentalyc and Stenoly?
Mentalyc starts at $14.99/mo; Stenoly starts at From €159/mo (or €1,548/yr). Pricing is as of 2026-05-20 — always confirm current figures with the vendor.
