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 is a clinical intelligence platform — combining an interactive AI assistant with 12 tools, emotion detection, cognitive distortion analysis, risk monitoring, and clinical memory, plus a complete practice platform with EU compliance and Portuguese language support.
Last updated: February 28, 2026
| Feature | Mena.ai | Mentalyc |
|---|---|---|
| AI-Powered Clinical Notes | ||
| Session Recording & Transcription | ||
| Session Analysis (CBT) | ||
| Patient Portal | ||
| Online Scheduling | ||
| Telehealth / Video Calls | ||
| Billing & Invoicing | ||
| GDPR / RGPD Compliance | ||
| EU-Only Data Storage | ||
| EU AI Act Compliance | ||
| Portuguese Language AI | ||
| Outcome Tracking (PHQ-9, GAD-7) | ||
| Crisis Alerts | ||
| Psychology-Specific Templates | ||
| Starting Price | €30/mo | ~$50-70/mo |
AI-Powered Clinical Notes
Session Recording & Transcription
Session Analysis (CBT)
Patient Portal
Online Scheduling
Telehealth / Video Calls
Billing & Invoicing
GDPR / RGPD Compliance
EU-Only Data Storage
EU AI Act Compliance
Portuguese Language AI
Outcome Tracking (PHQ-9, GAD-7)
Crisis Alerts
Psychology-Specific Templates
Starting Price
Two Tools, Two Different Scopes
Mentalyc generates clinical notes from session audio — a single step in the clinical workflow. Mena is a complete clinical intelligence platform: detecting emotions, identifying distortions, monitoring risk, maintaining cross-session memory, and letting you converse with the AI about your patients. Plus scheduling, telehealth, patient portal, 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 all-in-one platform — no integrations needed
- Full EU AI Act and GDPR compliance with EU data storage
- Portuguese-native AI trained on clinical Portuguese
- Built-in outcome tracking and progress monitoring
- Real-time crisis detection with automatic safety 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.
Clinical Intelligence, Not Just Notes
Mena's AI detects 27+ emotions, identifies 13 distortion types, assesses risk with 5-layer analysis, and maintains cross-session memory. Mentalyc generates notes — Mena understands your patients.
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?
Try Mena for free and discover how a complete AI-powered platform — with EU compliance and Portuguese language support — can transform your practice.