Mena vs SimplePractice
European AI Clinical Intelligence vs US Practice Management
SimplePractice is a mature US-based platform with scheduling, billing, telehealth, and insurance claims management — built for the American market. Mena is built for European psychologists, adding AI-powered clinical notes, session analysis, GDPR compliance, and Portuguese language AI at a fraction of the price.
| Feature | Mena.ai | SimplePractice |
|---|---|---|
| AI-Powered Clinical Notes | ||
| Session Recording & Transcription | ||
| Session Analysis (CBT) | ||
| Patient Portal | ||
| Online Scheduling | ||
| Telehealth / Video Calls | ||
| Billing & Invoicing | ||
| Insurance Claims Management | ||
| 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 | ~$99/mo |
AI-Powered Clinical Notes
Session Recording & Transcription
Session Analysis (CBT)
Patient Portal
Online Scheduling
Telehealth / Video Calls
Billing & Invoicing
Insurance Claims Management
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 Platforms Built for Different Markets
SimplePractice is purpose-built for US therapists — with deep insurance integrations, HIPAA compliance, and a large community. Mena is purpose-built for European psychologists — with AI clinical intelligence, GDPR compliance, EU data storage, and Portuguese language support at a significantly lower price.
SimplePractice excels at:
- Industry-leading US insurance claims and billing workflows
- Deep integrations with US insurance providers and ERA processing
- HIPAA-compliant platform with a large US user community
- Mature, feature-rich platform trusted by tens of thousands of US therapists
Mena excels at:
- AI-generated clinical notes in Portuguese
- Automatic session recording and transcription
- CBT analysis and clinical outcome tracking
- Comprehensive patient portal with mood tracking
- Automatic crisis detection and alerts
- Full GDPR, EU AI Act, and EU data storage compliance
Why Choose Mena Over SimplePractice?
SimplePractice is excellent for US-based therapists managing insurance claims. But for European psychologists, it lacks GDPR compliance, EU data storage, Portuguese language AI, and comes at nearly 3× the price — without any clinical AI capabilities.
€30/mo vs ~$99/mo — Same Core Features
Mena delivers scheduling, billing, telehealth, and a patient portal at €30/month — plus AI clinical notes that SimplePractice simply does not offer at any price point.
10+ Hours Saved Per Week with AI
Mena automatically transcribes sessions and generates clinical notes in Portuguese. SimplePractice requires manual note-writing after every session — no AI assistance included.
Built for European Clinical Intelligence
Mena analyses sessions for CBT patterns, tracks outcomes with PHQ-9 and GAD-7, and detects crisis situations automatically. SimplePractice focuses on US practice administration without clinical AI.
Fully EU-Compliant by Design
Mena stores all data in the EU, complies with GDPR and the EU AI Act, and supports Portuguese-language AI. SimplePractice is HIPAA-focused and not designed for European regulatory requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SimplePractice and who is it for?
SimplePractice is a US-based practice management platform designed primarily for American therapists and healthcare professionals. It excels at US insurance billing, claims management (ERA/EDI), and HIPAA compliance. While it offers solid scheduling, telehealth, and a patient portal, it is not designed for European regulatory requirements — lacking GDPR compliance, EU data storage, EU AI Act compliance, and Portuguese language AI.
Is SimplePractice GDPR compliant?
SimplePractice is designed around US HIPAA compliance, not EU GDPR. Its infrastructure is US-based, which means patient data is not stored exclusively in the EU as required by many European data protection authorities. European psychologists using SimplePractice may face compliance risks. Mena is built from the ground up for EU compliance — GDPR, EU AI Act, and EU-only data storage.
Can I migrate from SimplePractice 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. Given that SimplePractice is US-focused, European psychologists often find the migration straightforward as Mena is built specifically for their workflows.
How does Mena's pricing compare to SimplePractice?
SimplePractice starts at approximately $99/month for the Essential plan, with higher tiers for additional features. Mena starts at €30/month and includes AI-powered clinical notes, session transcription, and CBT analysis — capabilities that SimplePractice does not offer at any price tier. For European psychologists, Mena delivers more clinical value at significantly lower cost.
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