Side-by-side comparison
Mena vs Mentalyc
Full practice platform vs AI notes toolMentalyc is a US-based AI note-taking tool focused on English-language therapists. Mena is a practice platform built for European psychologists: an AI assistant that answers from your own notes, suggested CBT thinking patterns, and cross-session clinical memory, alongside the full practice management stack on GDPR-first EU infrastructure.
Feature comparison
Where each product is strong, based only on what each vendor publishes on its own site.
| Feature | Mena.ai | Mentalyc |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical documentation | ||
| AI-Powered Clinical Notes | Yes | Yes |
| Session Recording & Transcription | Yes | Partial |
| Suggested CBT Thinking Patterns | Yes | No |
| Validated Questionnaires (PHQ-9, GAD-7) | Yes | No |
| Cross-Session Clinical Memory | Yes | No |
| Psychology-Specific Templates | Yes | Partial |
| Practice management | ||
| Patient Portal | Yes | No |
| Online Scheduling | Yes | No |
| Telehealth / Video Calls | Yes | No |
| Billing & Invoicing | Yes | No |
| Portugal & data protection | ||
| GDPR / RGPD Data Protection | Yes | No |
| EU-Only Data Storage | Yes | No |
| Designed for EU AI Act Human Oversight | Yes | No |
| Portuguese Language AI | Yes | No |
| Plans & pricing | ||
| Starting Price | €39.99/mo | ~$50-70/mo |
Clinical documentation
- AI-Powered Clinical Notes
- Mena.aiYesMentalycYes
- Session Recording & Transcription
- Mena.aiYesMentalycPartial
- Suggested CBT Thinking Patterns
- Mena.aiYesMentalycNo
- Validated Questionnaires (PHQ-9, GAD-7)
- Mena.aiYesMentalycNo
- Cross-Session Clinical Memory
- Mena.aiYesMentalycNo
- Psychology-Specific Templates
- Mena.aiYesMentalycPartial
Practice management
- Patient Portal
- Mena.aiYesMentalycNo
- Online Scheduling
- Mena.aiYesMentalycNo
- Telehealth / Video Calls
- Mena.aiYesMentalycNo
- Billing & Invoicing
- Mena.aiYesMentalycNo
Portugal & data protection
- GDPR / RGPD Data Protection
- Mena.aiYesMentalycNo
- EU-Only Data Storage
- Mena.aiYesMentalycNo
- Designed for EU AI Act Human Oversight
- Mena.aiYesMentalycNo
- Portuguese Language AI
- Mena.aiYesMentalycNo
Plans & pricing
- Starting Price
- Mena.ai€39.99/moMentalyc~$50-70/mo
Comparison based on each vendor's own public pages. Capabilities a vendor does not publicly document are shown as not stated rather than unavailable. Pricing and features change — please verify current details with each vendor.
Two approaches
Two tools with different scopes
Mentalyc focuses on AI note generation from session audio. Mena covers the full practice workflow (scheduling, telehealth, patient portal, billing) and adds AI drafting and clinical memory on top: suggested CBT thinking patterns, cross-session clinical memory, and an interactive AI assistant, all on GDPR-first EU infrastructure.
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 with no integrations needed
- Built for the GDPR with EU data storage, and for the EU AI Act's transparency and human-oversight requirements
- AI that drafts clinical notes in European Portuguese
- Validated questionnaires (PHQ-9, GAD-7) built in
- Cross-session clinical memory that surfaces your notes when you need them
- Patient portal with journal, homework and questionnaires
When Mena fits
When Mena is the better fit
Mentalyc is focused on AI note generation. Mena fits teams that want a complete practice workflow (scheduling, telehealth, patient portal, billing) with AI drafting, clinical memory and EU data residency.
- End-to-end practice platform
- Paid plans start at EUR 39.99 per month with telehealth, scheduling, patient portal, billing and validated questionnaires; the Intelligent plan, at EUR 79.99, adds AI clinical notes and session recording, all in one subscription.
- Clinical memory beyond note generation
- Suggested thinking patterns from 13 named CBT patterns, which you confirm or reject, plus cross-session clinical memory, complement the AI notes.
- Built for European therapists
- Portuguese-language AI is supported out of the box, and the platform is designed around European clinical workflows and privacy expectations.
- GDPR-first with EU data residency
- All data is stored in the European Union. Mena is built for the GDPR and designed for the EU AI Act's human-oversight requirements. Teams regulated under GDPR should evaluate any US-only tool carefully against transfer requirements.
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 suggested CBT thinking patterns confirmed by the therapist, cross-session clinical memory, validated questionnaires (PHQ-9, GAD-7), and full Portuguese language support: capabilities Mentalyc does not offer. Mena is also built for the EU AI Act's transparency and human-oversight requirements, with transparent AI usage and audit logs.
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 validated questionnaires. Mena integrates all of these into a single platform, eliminating the need to manage multiple subscriptions.
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