Australian AI scribe comparison
Grounded Scribe vs Mentalyc
Mentalyc is a US mental health documentation product with deep modality support and a treatment planner. Grounded Scribe is Australian-only and covers mental health alongside allied health, general practice and education. Mentalyc does not state a data region in the sources reviewed.
Sources reviewed 9 September 2026 · the same criteria for both · we publish this page
The short answer
If you want deep CBT, DBT and EMDR support, multilingual notes and a treatment planner, Mentalyc is a serious product. If your obligations are Australian and you want MBS documentation, onshore storage and coverage beyond therapy, Grounded Scribe is built for that.
Who each one suits
Mentalyc alternative: which one fits your practice
We publish this comparison, so read the second list as the case for the other product, not as a concession.
Choose Grounded Scribe if you…
- Need your client records stored in Australia
- Work across professions beyond therapy and mental health
- Want built-in clinical assessments (PHQ-9, GAD-7, DASS-21, etc.)
- Want templates structured to MBS items
- Prefer transparent AUD pricing with no per-note limits on paid plans
Consider Mentalyc if you…
- Do not need a provider that states Australian data storage
- 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
Where the choice turns
Therapists working in specific modalities
Mentalyc’s modality depth and Alliance Genie are its distinctive claims.
Practices with Australian obligations
Mentalyc is US-based and does not state a clinical-data region in the sources reviewed.
Practices beyond therapy
Allied health, general practice and education coverage in one platform.
Practices that need MBS documentation
MBS-specific templates are not listed in the sources reviewed for Mentalyc; Grounded Scribe includes Medicare (MBS) note templates.
Criteria
Feature by feature.
Grounded Scribe’s column comes from our own published plans. Mentalyc’s column reflects its publicly accessible pages, reviewed 9 September 2026.
| Criterion | Grounded Scribe | Mentalyc |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 10 healthcare-grade sessions + unlimited dictation notes/month, forever | 14-day trial; no credit card listed |
| Paid plans from | $19/month + GST (Plus, 30 sessions) | Multiple tiers available (verify at mentalyc.com/pricing) |
| Profession coverage | 70+ professions with tailored templates and terminology | Therapists, psychologists, counsellors, psychiatrists, social workers, behaviour analysts, clinical supervisors |
| Clinical assessments | 33 validated tools, unlimited on all plans (PHQ-9, GAD-7, DASS-21, K6, etc.) | Not listed as a built-in feature in the reviewed sources |
| Australian data storage | Records stored in Australia, APPs compliant | US-based; hosting region not stated in the sources reviewed |
| Modality-specific support | Templates across all disciplines and modalities | Deep CBT, DBT, EMDR, and psychodynamic modality support |
| Therapeutic relationship tracking | Practice intelligence with conversation trends and review alerts | Alliance Genie for therapeutic relationship insights |
| Treatment plans | AI-assisted treatment plans with goals, templates, and progress tracking | AI Treatment Planner with SMART goals |
| Task management | Built-in tasks with AI auto-extraction from sessions | Not listed in the reviewed sources |
| School wellbeing | Schools: Descant, our sister product, handles student support and wellbeing records | Not listed in the reviewed sources |
| MBS Medicare templates | 13 Medicare (MBS) note templates, such as Better Access sessions | MBS-specific templates not listed in the reviewed sources |
| Multilingual support | English-focused | Multiple languages supported |
Where they differ
The differences that tend to decide it.
The rest is close enough that it rarely settles the question.
- 01
Australian data sovereignty
Grounded Scribe stores clinical records and session audio in Australia. Mentalyc is US-based and does not state a hosting region in the sources reviewed. For Australian practitioners, keeping client data onshore simplifies Privacy Act compliance and meets Australian Privacy Principles.
- 02
Beyond therapy notes
With 70+ profession profiles, Grounded Scribe serves psychologists, counsellors, social workers, OTs, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, educators, and more. Mentalyc is built around mental health practice.
- 03
Validated assessment tools
33 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.
Cost
What each one costs.
Our plans are published in full. Read Mentalyc’s current figures on their own pricing page rather than here.
| Plan level | Grounded Scribe | Mentalyc |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 10 healthcare-grade sessions and unlimited dictations every month | 14-day trial; no credit card listed |
| Entry paid plan | Plus, 30 sessions | From US$19.99/month |
| Top plan | Max, unlimited sessions | Up to US$119.99/month |
Grounded Scribe tiers in full: Plus $19 for 30 sessions, Core $39 for 60, Pro $69 for 120, and Max $99 for unlimited — all + GST. Every paid plan includes unlimited healthcare-grade dictations, 33 assessments and 185 note templates. See pricing.
Moving over
Moving from Mentalyc.
You do not have to commit to find out. Run both for a week and judge it on your own sessions.
- 01 Start free
Create an account in about a minute. No credit card. The free plan includes 10 healthcare-grade sessions and unlimited five-minute dictations every month.
- 02 Set up your templates
Pick from 185 profession-specific note templates or build your own, so your notes come out in the format you already write in.
- 03 Record a real session
Run it alongside your current tool for a week and compare the notes on your own work before you move anything.
- 04 Move across when you are ready
Keep both running as long as you like. There is no lock-in contract and no export fee, so switching back costs you nothing but the time.
Questions
Grounded Scribe and Mentalyc: common questions
Is Grounded Scribe a good Mentalyc alternative?
If you want deep CBT, DBT and EMDR support, multilingual notes and a treatment planner, Mentalyc is a serious product. If your obligations are Australian and you want MBS documentation, onshore storage and coverage beyond therapy, Grounded Scribe is built for that.
How does Mentalyc pricing compare?
Grounded Scribe has a free plan (10 sessions a month) and paid plans from $19/month + GST. Our plans are published in full. Read Mentalyc’s current figures on their own pricing page rather than here.
Where is my data stored with Grounded Scribe and Mentalyc?
Grounded Scribe: Records stored in Australia, APPs compliant. Mentalyc: US-based; hosting region not stated in the sources reviewed.
How do I switch from Mentalyc?
Start free: Create an account in about a minute. No credit card. The free plan includes 10 healthcare-grade sessions and unlimited five-minute dictations every month. Set up your templates: Pick from 185 profession-specific note templates or build your own, so your notes come out in the format you already write in. Record a real session: Run it alongside your current tool for a week and compare the notes on your own work before you move anything. Move across when you are ready: Keep both running as long as you like. There is no lock-in contract and no export fee, so switching back costs you nothing but the time.
Built for your profession
Sources
Information about Mentalyc is based on their publicly accessible website, reviewed 9 September 2026. Where a capability is not mentioned in those sources this page says so, rather than asserting the product does not have it. Verify current features and pricing directly with the provider. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Grounded Scribe Pty Ltd is the publisher of this comparison and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mentalyc.
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