Grounded Scribe vs Mentalyc
Compare US-based Mentalyc — built for American mental health therapists — with an Australian clinical documentation platform offering broader scope, built-in assessments, and an AI receptionist.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
A transparent comparison to help you make an informed choice.
Key Differences
Why Australian professionals are choosing Grounded Scribe.
Australian Data Sovereignty
Grounded Scribe hosts all data in Australia on secure Australian cloud infrastructure. Mentalyc is US-based (specific hosting location not publicly disclosed). For Australian practitioners, keeping client data onshore simplifies Privacy Act compliance and meets Australian Privacy Principles.
Beyond Therapy Notes
With 70+ profession profiles, Grounded Scribe serves psychologists, counsellors, social workers, OTs, speechies, physiotherapists, educators, and more. Mentalyc is purpose-built for mental health therapists only.
Validated Assessment Tools
30+ validated clinical assessment tools included on all plans at no extra cost. PHQ-9, GAD-7, DASS-21, PCL-5, and more — with scoring, progress tracking, and outcome reports built into the clinical workflow.
Integrated AI Receptionist
Grounded Scribe includes an AI receptionist that answers calls, manages enquiries, and handles bookings with Australian phone numbers. Mentalyc does not offer any phone or reception features.
Pricing Comparison
Australian dollar pricing with assessments, receptionist, and a complete clinical platform included — vs US dollar per-note pricing.
Grounded Scribe
AI Scribe Plans (AUD)
All paid plans include unlimited healthcare-grade dictations, unlimited assessments, 100+ note templates, AI receptionist access, and Australian data hosting. Student plans from $10/month.
Mentalyc
Per-Note Plans (USD)
Multiple tiers available (verify at mentalyc.com/pricing). All prices in US dollars. No clinical assessments, no AI receptionist, no Australian data hosting.
Total Platform Value
Comparable pricing, far more included
Grounded Scribe plans start from $19/month + GST (AUD) and include 30+ clinical assessments, AI receptionist, supervision tools, treatment plans, and Australian data hosting. Mentalyc offers multiple tiers in USD — verify current pricing at mentalyc.com/pricing.
Which Is Right for You?
Choose Grounded Scribe if you...
- Need your client data hosted in Australia
- Work across professions beyond therapy and mental health
- Want built-in clinical assessments (PHQ-9, GAD-7, DASS-21, etc.)
- Need an AI receptionist to handle phone calls with AU numbers
- Require a full supervision system with competency tracking
- Need school wellbeing case management
- Want MBS Medicare-compliant templates
- Are a student or trainee looking for affordable access from $10/month
- Prefer transparent AUD pricing with no per-note limits on paid plans
Consider Mentalyc if you...
- Are based in the US and do not need Australian data residency
- Want Alliance Genie for therapeutic relationship tracking
- Need multilingual transcription and note support
- Prefer per-note pricing flexibility
- Want deep modality-specific support for CBT, DBT, or EMDR
- Are primarily a therapist or mental health clinician
Try Grounded Scribe Free
Get 10 healthcare-grade sessions and unlimited dictation notes every month. No credit card, no lock-in. Upgrade to Plus for just $19/month + GST when you are ready.
Information about Mentalyc is based on their publicly accessible website as of April 2026. We encourage readers to verify current features and pricing directly at mentalyc.com. Mentalyc is a trademark of its respective owners. Grounded Scribe is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mentalyc.