Mena vs Mentalyc
Clinical intelligence platform vs AI notes tool
Mentalyc is a US-based AI note-taking tool focused on English-language therapists. Mena is a clinical intelligence platform built for European psychologists: AI assistant with 12 tools, session themes, thinking-pattern notes, and cross-session clinical memory, alongside the full practice management stack on GDPR-first EU infrastructure.
Last updated: April 19, 2026
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 |
| Session Analysis (CBT) | Yes | Partial |
| 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 & compliance | ||
| GDPR / RGPD Compliance | Yes | No |
| EU-Only Data Storage | Yes | No |
| EU AI Act Compliance | 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
- Session Analysis (CBT)
- Mena.aiYesMentalycPartial
- 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 & compliance
- GDPR / RGPD Compliance
- Mena.aiYesMentalycNo
- EU-Only Data Storage
- Mena.aiYesMentalycNo
- EU AI Act Compliance
- 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 a clinical intelligence layer on top: session themes, thinking-pattern notes, 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
- Full EU AI Act and GDPR compliance with EU data storage
- Portuguese-native AI trained on clinical Portuguese
- Built-in validated questionnaires (PHQ-9, GAD-7) with progress charts
- Cross-session clinical memory that surfaces your notes when you need them
- Comprehensive patient portal with mood tracking
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 a clinical intelligence layer and EU data residency.
- End-to-end practice platform
- Paid plans start at EUR 39.99 per month and include AI clinical notes, session recording, telehealth, scheduling, patient portal, billing, and validated questionnaires in one subscription.
- Clinical intelligence beyond note generation
- An optional vocabulary of 28 emotion categories and 13 thinking patterns you can apply per session, 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 aligned with GDPR and the EU AI Act. Teams regulated under GDPR should evaluate any US-only tool carefully against transfer requirements.
Questions
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, cross-session clinical memory, validated questionnaires (PHQ-9, GAD-7), 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 validated questionnaires. Mena integrates all of these into a single platform, eliminating the need to manage multiple subscriptions.
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