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Mena vs Amplum

AI-powered vs traditional practice management in Portugal

Amplum is a Portuguese practice management tool covering scheduling, billing, and WhatsApp communication. Mena covers the same practice management ground and adds an AI layer: automatic clinical notes, CBT session analysis, outcome tracking, and cross-session memory, on GDPR-first EU infrastructure.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

AI-Powered Clinical Notes

Mena.aiYes
AmplumNo

Session Recording & Transcription

Mena.aiYes
AmplumNo

Session Analysis (CBT)

Mena.aiYes
AmplumNo

Patient Portal

Mena.aiYes
AmplumPartial

Online Scheduling

Mena.aiYes
AmplumYes

Telehealth / Video Calls

Mena.aiYes
AmplumNo

WhatsApp Integration

Mena.aiPartial
AmplumYes

Billing & Portuguese Invoicing

Mena.aiYes
AmplumYes

GDPR / RGPD Compliance

Mena.aiYes
AmplumYes

EU-Only Data Storage

Mena.aiYes
AmplumYes

EU AI Act Compliance

Mena.aiYes
AmplumNo

Portuguese Language AI

Mena.aiYes
AmplumNo

Outcome Tracking (PHQ-9, GAD-7)

Mena.aiYes
AmplumNo

Crisis Alerts

Mena.aiYes
AmplumNo

Psychology-Specific Templates

Mena.aiYes
AmplumPartial

Starting Price

Mena.ai€39.99/mo
Amplum~€25-35/mo

Two platforms built for different needs

Amplum focuses on practice administration with Portuguese-native tools and WhatsApp integration. Mena covers the same ground and adds an AI layer on top: automatic notes, session analysis, and outcome tracking, all on GDPR-first EU infrastructure.

Amplum excels at:

  • Built in Portugal, for Portuguese professionals
  • Deep WhatsApp integration for patient communication
  • Local customer support in Portuguese
  • Simple, straightforward interface for scheduling and billing

Mena excels at:

  • Interactive AI clinical assistant with 12 specialized tools
  • Automatic session recording with real-time transcription
  • AI-powered clinical analysis with CBT frameworks
  • Comprehensive patient portal with mood tracking
  • Real-time crisis detection with automatic safety alerts
  • Full EU AI Act compliance

What Mena adds to clinical work

Amplum covers the practice management basics: scheduling, billing, WhatsApp. Mena adds a clinical intelligence layer on top: AI notes, session analysis, and outcome tracking.

AI included in the plan

Paid plans start at EUR 39.99 per month and include AI clinical notes, session transcription, and CBT analysis.

Clinical intelligence on top of admin

Interactive AI assistant with 12 tools, emotion detection across 28 categories, cognitive distortion analysis, risk monitoring, and cross-session memory.

Outcome tracking with validated instruments

Mena tracks PHQ-9 and GAD-7 automatically and surfaces progress charts and crisis signals from patient responses.

EU AI Act aligned

Mena is aligned with the EU AI Act with transparent, auditable AI. Both platforms store data in the EU and comply with GDPR.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amplum and who is it for?

Amplum is a Portuguese practice management software designed for healthcare professionals. It provides scheduling, billing, clinical records and WhatsApp integration. It is a solid traditional tool but does not offer AI-powered features such as automatic notes, session transcription or clinical analysis.

What is the practical difference of having AI?

Mena transcribes sessions automatically, drafts clinical notes, analyses therapeutic patterns (CBT), and tracks patient outcomes from validated instruments. Without AI, those tasks are done manually after each session.

Can I migrate from Amplum to Mena?

Yes. Mena supports importing patient data from other platforms. Our team can assist with migration to ensure a smooth transition without data loss.

Does Mena have WhatsApp integration like Amplum?

Mena focuses on a dedicated patient portal with mood tracking, secure messaging and appointment management. While WhatsApp integration is on our roadmap, our patient portal provides a more comprehensive and GDPR-compliant communication channel.

Ready to try Mena for Portuguese practice?

Start a 14-day free trial, no credit card required. Your data stays in the EU, and the AI layer is included in every paid plan.