Mena vs Zappy Software
Psychology-specific AI vs multi-vertical scheduling
Zappy is a Portuguese scheduling platform used by beauty, wellness, and healthcare professionals, including psychologists. Mena is purpose-built for psychology practice: AI clinical notes, CBT session analysis, validated questionnaires, and built-in video sessions 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 | Zappy |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical documentation | ||
| AI-Powered Clinical Notes | Yes | No |
| Session Recording & Transcription | Yes | No |
| Session Analysis (CBT) | Yes | No |
| Validated Questionnaires (PHQ-9, GAD-7) | Yes | Partial |
| Cross-Session Clinical Memory | Yes | No |
| Psychology-Specific Templates | Yes | Partial |
| Practice management | ||
| Patient Portal | Yes | Partial |
| Online Scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Video Sessions | Yes | No |
| Multi-Vertical Support (Beauty, Wellness, etc.) | No | Yes |
| Billing & Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Portugal & compliance | ||
| Portuguese e-fatura Invoicing | Yes | Yes |
| GDPR / RGPD Compliance | Yes | Yes |
| EU-Hosted Data Storage | Yes | Partial |
| EU AI Act Alignment | Yes | No |
| Portuguese Language Support | Yes | Yes |
| Plans & pricing | ||
| Starting Price | €39.99/mo | On request |
Clinical documentation
- AI-Powered Clinical Notes
- Mena.aiYesZappyNo
- Session Recording & Transcription
- Mena.aiYesZappyNo
- Session Analysis (CBT)
- Mena.aiYesZappyNo
- Validated Questionnaires (PHQ-9, GAD-7)
- Mena.aiYesZappyPartial
- Cross-Session Clinical Memory
- Mena.aiYesZappyNo
- Psychology-Specific Templates
- Mena.aiYesZappyPartial
Practice management
- Patient Portal
- Mena.aiYesZappyPartial
- Online Scheduling
- Mena.aiYesZappyYes
- Built-in Video Sessions
- Mena.aiYesZappyNo
- Multi-Vertical Support (Beauty, Wellness, etc.)
- Mena.aiNoZappyYes
- Billing & Payments
- Mena.aiYesZappyYes
Portugal & compliance
- Portuguese e-fatura Invoicing
- Mena.aiYesZappyYes
- GDPR / RGPD Compliance
- Mena.aiYesZappyYes
- EU-Hosted Data Storage
- Mena.aiYesZappyPartial
- EU AI Act Alignment
- Mena.aiYesZappyNo
- Portuguese Language Support
- Mena.aiYesZappyYes
Plans & pricing
- Starting Price
- Mena.ai€39.99/moZappyOn request
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 platforms built for different needs
Zappy covers scheduling, client records, and invoicing across beauty, wellness, and healthcare verticals. Mena is purpose-built for psychology practice, with clinical intelligence (AI notes, CBT session analysis, validated questionnaires) and built-in video sessions on GDPR-first EU infrastructure.
Zappy strengths:
- Portuguese-native product with Portuguese-language support team
- Covers beauty, wellness, and healthcare verticals in one platform
- Portuguese e-fatura invoicing with certification #2230 and SAF-T export
- Built-in SMS campaigns, loyalty cards, and online booking via Instagram and Facebook
Mena strengths:
- AI clinical assistant with 12 specialized tools
- Automatic session recording with real-time transcription
- CBT session analysis that organizes the session themes and thinking patterns you note
- Built-in video sessions with end-to-end encryption
- Cross-session clinical memory that surfaces your notes when you need them
- GDPR-first with EU data residency and EU AI Act alignment
When Mena fits
When Mena is the right fit
Zappy is a solid choice for multi-vertical service businesses that need Portuguese scheduling and e-fatura invoicing. Mena fits psychology teams that want AI clinical tools and built-in video sessions on GDPR-first EU infrastructure.
- AI clinical tools included in the plan
- Paid plans start at EUR 39.99 per month and include AI clinical notes, session transcription, and CBT analysis. Zappy offers AI as a 'coming soon' feature.
- Built for psychology, not multi-vertical
- Psychology-specific templates, validated questionnaires (PHQ-9, GAD-7), and cross-session clinical memory complement day-to-day clinical work.
- Built-in video sessions
- Video consultations are built into Mena with session recording and transcription. Zappy does not include a telehealth module.
- GDPR-first with EU data residency
- All data is stored in the European Union. Mena is aligned with GDPR and the EU AI Act, with transparent AI usage and audit logs.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Zappy Software and who is it for?
- Zappy Software is a Portuguese scheduling platform for service businesses including salons, spas, clinics, and healthcare professionals such as psychologists, physiotherapists, and nutritionists. It covers scheduling, client records, payments, and certified Portuguese invoicing (Cert #2230 / SAF-T).
- Does Zappy have AI clinical features like Mena?
- Zappy lists Artificial Intelligence as 'coming soon' on its website but does not currently offer AI clinical features. Mena offers AI-powered clinical notes, session transcription, CBT analysis, session themes and thinking-pattern notes, and cross-session memory today.
- Does Zappy include built-in video sessions?
- Zappy does not include a built-in telehealth module. Therapists using Zappy typically run video sessions through a separate tool. Mena includes built-in video sessions with recording and transcription inside the clinical workflow.
- Can I migrate from Zappy to Mena?
- Yes. Mena supports importing patient data from other platforms. For psychology teams already on Zappy, migration usually covers contacts, appointments, and clinical notes. Our team can assist to ensure a smooth transition without data loss.
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