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Mena vs Mentalyc

Complete Clinical Platform vs AI Notes-Only Tool

Mentalyc is a US-based AI note-taking tool focused on English-language therapists. Mena goes further — combining AI-powered clinical notes with a complete practice platform, European compliance, Portuguese language support, and integrated patient care tools.

AI-Powered Clinical Notes

Mena.aiYes
MentalycYes

Session Recording & Transcription

Mena.aiYes
MentalycPartial

Session Analysis (CBT)

Mena.aiYes
MentalycPartial

Patient Portal

Mena.aiYes
MentalycNo

Online Scheduling

Mena.aiYes
MentalycNo

Telehealth / Video Calls

Mena.aiYes
MentalycNo

Billing & Invoicing

Mena.aiYes
MentalycNo

GDPR / RGPD Compliance

Mena.aiYes
MentalycNo

EU-Only Data Storage

Mena.aiYes
MentalycNo

EU AI Act Compliance

Mena.aiYes
MentalycNo

Portuguese Language AI

Mena.aiYes
MentalycNo

Outcome Tracking (PHQ-9, GAD-7)

Mena.aiYes
MentalycNo

Crisis Alerts

Mena.aiYes
MentalycNo

Psychology-Specific Templates

Mena.aiYes
MentalycPartial

Starting Price

Mena.ai€30/mo
Mentalyc~$50-70/mo

Two Tools, Two Different Scopes

Mentalyc excels at AI-generated clinical notes for English-speaking therapists with multiple note formats and EHR integrations. Mena is a complete platform built for European therapists — combining AI notes with scheduling, telehealth, patient portal, crisis detection, and full EU compliance.

Mentalyc excels at:

  • Strong AI note generation for English-speaking therapists
  • Multiple note formats (SOAP, DAP, BIRP, and more)
  • Integrations with US-based EHR systems
  • Established presence in the US therapy market

Mena excels at:

  • Complete clinical platform — not just AI notes
  • Full EU AI Act and GDPR compliance with EU data storage
  • AI clinical notes in Portuguese
  • Outcome tracking with validated instruments (PHQ-9, GAD-7)
  • Automatic crisis detection and alerts
  • Comprehensive patient portal with mood tracking

Why Choose Mena Over Mentalyc?

Mentalyc does AI notes well — but that is all it does. If you need a complete clinical workflow with scheduling, telehealth, patient portal, billing, EU compliance, and Portuguese language AI, Mena was built for exactly that.

Complete Platform, Not Just Notes

At €30/month, Mena includes everything: AI clinical notes, session recording, telehealth, scheduling, patient portal, billing and outcome tracking. Mentalyc at ~$50-70/month covers only AI note generation.

Full Clinical Workflow

Mena manages the entire therapy workflow — from appointment booking to session analysis, outcome tracking and crisis detection. Mentalyc focuses only on the note-writing step after the session.

Built for European Therapists

Mena is designed for Portuguese-speaking therapists with AI that understands clinical language in Portuguese, EU data storage, and compliance with both GDPR and the EU AI Act.

EU AI Act + GDPR Compliant

Mena is one of the first platforms compliant with the EU AI Act, ensuring transparent and auditable AI. Mentalyc, as a US-based tool, does not offer EU data storage or EU AI Act compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mentalyc and who is it for?

Mentalyc is a US-based AI note-taking tool designed primarily for English-speaking therapists. It automatically transcribes and generates clinical notes in multiple formats (SOAP, DAP, BIRP). While it does AI notes well, it does not offer scheduling, telehealth, patient portal, billing, EU compliance, or Portuguese language support.

How does Mena's AI compare to Mentalyc's AI?

Both platforms offer AI-generated clinical notes with session transcription. Mena additionally provides CBT session analysis, crisis detection, outcome tracking with validated instruments, and full Portuguese language support — capabilities Mentalyc does not offer. Mena's AI is also compliant with the EU AI Act, ensuring transparent and auditable operation.

Can I migrate from Mentalyc to Mena?

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

Do I still need other tools if I use Mentalyc?

Yes — Mentalyc only handles AI note generation, so you would still need separate tools for scheduling, telehealth, patient communication, billing, and outcome tracking. Mena integrates all of these into a single platform, eliminating the need to manage multiple subscriptions.

Ready for a Complete Clinical Platform?

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