Australian AI scribe comparison
Grounded Scribe vs NovoPsych
NovoPsych is an Australian psychometric assessment platform with a deep validated library; Grounded Scribe is a documentation platform with assessments included. If you need measurement, read carefully — these products are strong at different halves of the job.
Sources reviewed 9 September 2026 · the same criteria for both · we publish this page
The short answer
If validated psychometrics with scoring and progress tracking are the centre of your practice, NovoPsych is built for exactly that. If session documentation is the bulk of your work and you want assessments alongside it, Grounded Scribe covers both. Both state Australian data storage.
Who each one suits
NovoPsych 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…
- 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 33 tools in all at no cost
- Multi-assessment bundles in a single link
- Email, SMS and QR code delivery (SMS uses credits)
- Automated scoring with published severity bands; you interpret the results
Consider NovoPsych if you…
- Free tier available with limited assessments
- Check current plans for assessment allocation details
- Large library of assessment tools
- Assessment delivery to clients
- Outcome tracking and reporting
- Normative data comparisons
Where the choice turns
Psychologists who assess constantly
A deep validated library is the whole product for NovoPsych. Weigh breadth of instruments against breadth of workflow.
Mental health practitioners who mostly write notes
Assessment matters, but the daily load is documentation.
Multidisciplinary and school teams
Coverage beyond psychology, including allied health and education settings.
Practices that want everything onshore
Both providers state Australian data storage aligned to the APPs.
Criteria
Feature by feature.
Grounded Scribe’s column comes from our own published plans. NovoPsych’s column reflects its publicly accessible pages, reviewed 9 September 2026.
| Criterion | 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 |
| 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 | 13 Medicare (MBS) note templates, such as Better Access sessions | Medicare-related documentation features |
| Note templates | 185 templates including SOAP, DAP, letters, reports | AI note generation with templates |
| Clinical assessments library | 33 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 | Assessment delivery to clients |
| Australian data storage | Records stored in Australia, APPs compliant | Australian data storage, APPs compliant |
| 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 listed in the reviewed sources |
| Referral processing | AI-powered referral extraction and outreach | Not listed in the reviewed sources |
Where they differ
The differences that tend to decide it.
The rest is close enough that it rarely settles the question.
- 01
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.
- 02
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.
- 03
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.
Cost
What each one costs.
Our plans are published in full. Read NovoPsych’s current figures on their own pricing page rather than here.
| Plan level | Grounded Scribe | NovoPsych |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 10 healthcare-grade sessions, unlimited dictations and unlimited assessments | Free tier with limited assessments and AI notes |
| Entry paid plan | Plus, 30 sessions, unlimited assessments | Paid plan prices published on the provider’s pricing page |
| Top plan | Max, unlimited sessions | Higher tiers published by the provider |
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 NovoPsych.
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 NovoPsych: common questions
Is Grounded Scribe a good NovoPsych alternative?
If validated psychometrics with scoring and progress tracking are the centre of your practice, NovoPsych is built for exactly that. If session documentation is the bulk of your work and you want assessments alongside it, Grounded Scribe covers both. Both state Australian data storage.
How does NovoPsych 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 NovoPsych’s current figures on their own pricing page rather than here.
Where is my data stored with Grounded Scribe and NovoPsych?
Grounded Scribe: Records stored in Australia, APPs compliant. NovoPsych: Australian data storage, APPs compliant.
How do I switch from NovoPsych?
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 NovoPsych 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 NovoPsych.
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