AI Clinical Documentation Comparison

Grounded Scribe vs NovoPsych

Both are Australian-based platforms serving local professionals with clinical documentation and assessments. See how they compare on pricing, features, and profession support.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

A detailed look at how both platforms compare across documentation, assessments, and clinical workflows.

Feature
Grounded Scribe
NovoPsych
Free Tier
10 healthcare-grade sessions + unlimited dictation notes + unlimited assessments
Free tier available with limited assessments and AI notes
Paid Plans From
$19/month + GST (Plus)
Multiple tiers available (verify at novopsych.com.au/pricing)
Assessment Pricing
Unlimited assessments on ALL plans, including Free
Check NovoPsych's current plans for assessment allocation details
AI Receptionist (Phone Agent)
Built-in with browser test calls and AU phone numbers
Not available
Healthcare-Grade AI Transcription
Medical-vocabulary-optimised speech-to-text
AI transcription available
Profession Coverage
70+ professions across medical, allied health, education
Primarily focused on mental health professionals
GP and Medical Support
Full GP support with MBS-compliant note templates
Primarily focused on mental health professionals
Allied Health Support
OT, speech pathology, physio, dietetics, and more
Primarily focused on mental health allied professionals
MBS Medicare Templates
16 MBS-compliant templates with item number auto-select
Medicare-related documentation features
Note Templates
100+ templates including SOAP, DAP, letters, reports
AI note generation with templates
Clinical Assessments Library
30+ standardised tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7, DASS-21, PCL-5, AUDIT, etc.)
Large library of standardised assessments
Assessment Bundles
Bundle multiple assessments in one invitation link
Individual assessment delivery
Australian Data Storage
Secure Australian cloud hosting, APPs compliant
Australian data storage, APPs compliant
Supervision Management
Full supervision system with competency tracking
Not available
Practice Intelligence
Tiered analytics: conversation tone trends, technique patterns, session review alerts and overdue plan reminders
Outcome tracking with pre/post scores
Task Management
Built-in tasks with AI auto-extraction from sessions
Not available
Referral Processing
AI-powered referral extraction and outreach
Not available

Key Differences

The most significant advantages of choosing Grounded Scribe over NovoPsych.

Assessments Are Always Free

On Grounded Scribe, clinical assessments are unlimited on every plan, including Free. Check NovoPsych's current plans for assessment allocation details at novopsych.com.au/pricing.

70+ Professions, Not Just Mental Health

NovoPsych serves mental health professionals well, but Grounded Scribe extends to GPs, psychiatrists, allied health, educators, and support workers. One platform covers your entire multidisciplinary team.

Built-In AI Receptionist

Grounded Scribe includes an AI-powered phone reception system that answers calls, handles enquiries, and manages appointments. NovoPsych does not offer any phone agent or receptionist functionality.

More Affordable for Scribe Features

Grounded Scribe Plus at $19/month gives you 30 sessions with unlimited healthcare-grade dictations and unlimited assessments. Visit novopsych.com.au/pricing for their current plan details.

Assessment Pricing: A Critical Difference

Assessments Always Free

Grounded Scribe

  • Unlimited assessments on Free, Plus, Core, Pro, and Max
  • Assessments do NOT count against your session quota
  • Send PHQ-9, GAD-7, DASS-21, PCL-5, and 30+ tools at no cost
  • Multi-assessment bundles in a single link
  • SMS and email delivery included
  • Automated scoring and interpretation

NovoPsych

  • Free tier available with limited assessments
  • Check current plans for assessment allocation details
  • Large library of assessment tools
  • Individual assessment delivery
  • Outcome tracking and reporting
  • Normative data comparisons

Why This Matters

With Grounded Scribe, assessments are always separate from your session quota and always unlimited. You get your full session allocation plus as many assessments as you need, on every plan including Free.

Pricing Comparison

Both platforms are Australian-built with competitive pricing. Here is how the plans compare.

From $19/mo

Grounded Scribe

AI Scribe Plans

Free

10 healthcare-grade sessions + unlimited dictation notes + unlimited assessments

$0/mo
Plus

30 sessions + unlimited healthcare-grade dictations + assessments

$19/mo
Core

60 sessions

$39/mo
Pro

120 sessions

$69/mo
Max

Unlimited sessions

$99/mo

All prices + GST. Unlimited assessments on every plan. Student plans from $10/month. AI Receptionist available as a separate add-on.

NovoPsych

Pricing

Free Tier

Limited assessments and AI notes

$0/mo
Paid Plans

Multiple tiers available (verify at novopsych.com.au/pricing)

See website

Visit novopsych.com.au/pricing for the most current plan details and pricing. Primarily focused on mental health professionals.

Profession Coverage

NovoPsych is primarily focused on mental health. Grounded Scribe covers the full spectrum of health professions.

Both platforms

Mental Health

Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers, Psychotherapists

Grounded Scribe only

Medical

GPs, Psychiatrists, Paediatricians, Nurse Practitioners

Grounded Scribe only

Allied Health

OTs, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Dietitians

Grounded Scribe only

Education

School Counsellors, Educational Psychologists, Teachers

Grounded Scribe only

Support Services

Youth Workers, Case Managers, Peer Support Workers

Grounded Scribe only

Specialist

Exercise Physiologists, Aged Care Workers, Researchers

Which Is Right for You?

Choose Grounded Scribe if you...

  • Want unlimited assessments without eating into your session quota
  • Work outside of mental health (GP, allied health, education)
  • Need an AI Receptionist to handle phone calls
  • Want affordable plans starting at $19/month
  • Need supervision management and competency tracking
  • Want AI-powered referral processing and client creation
  • Are a student or practitioner-in-training

Consider NovoPsych if you...

  • Are a mental health professional wanting a dedicated platform
  • Need a large dedicated assessment library
  • Want normative data comparisons for assessments
  • Prefer a platform focused exclusively on psychology and counselling
  • Need outcome tracking and reporting for research
No Credit Card Required

Try Grounded Scribe Free

Get 10 healthcare-grade sessions, unlimited dictation notes, and unlimited assessments every month. No credit card needed. Upgrade to Plus for just $19/month + GST.

Information about NovoPsych is based on their publicly accessible website as of April 2026. We encourage readers to verify current features and pricing directly at novopsych.com.au. NovoPsych is a trademark of its respective owners. Grounded Scribe is not affiliated with or endorsed by NovoPsych.

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