Grounded Scribe vs Upheal
Compare overseas-based Upheal (headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic) with Australia's complete clinical documentation platform. See how pricing, data hosting, and clinical features stack up.
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. Upheal is headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic with AWS-hosted infrastructure. For Australian practitioners, keeping client data onshore simplifies Privacy Act compliance.
Complete Clinical Platform
Grounded Scribe goes far beyond AI notes. Built-in clinical assessments, supervision management, treatment plans, AI receptionist, task management, and school wellbeing — all in one platform.
Built for All Professions
With 70+ profession profiles, Grounded Scribe serves psychologists, counsellors, social workers, OTs, speechies, physiotherapists, educators, and more. Upheal is primarily designed for therapists and psychologists.
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 in.
Pricing Comparison
Five flexible tiers with Australian hosting, assessments, and a complete clinical platform included.
Grounded Scribe
AI Scribe Plans
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.
Upheal
Estimated Pricing
Pricing is based on publicly available information and may vary. Verify current plans at upheal.io/pricing. Upheal offers a generous free tier with unlimited basic notes and built-in telehealth, scheduling, and client portal.
Total Platform Value
One subscription, everything included
For $39/month + GST, Grounded Scribe Core gives you 60 sessions, 30+ clinical assessments, AI receptionist, supervision tools, treatment plans, and Australian data hosting. No add-ons or separate tools needed.
Which Is Right for You?
Choose Grounded Scribe if you...
- Need your client data hosted in Australia
- Want built-in clinical assessments (PHQ-9, GAD-7, DASS-21, etc.)
- Need an AI receptionist to handle phone calls
- Work across professions beyond therapy and psychology
- Require supervision management and competency tracking
- Need school wellbeing case management
- Are a student or trainee looking for affordable access from $10/month
Consider Upheal if you...
- Want free unlimited basic AI notes with no session cap
- Need an all-in-one mental health EHR with telehealth, scheduling, and client portal
- Prefer session sentiment analysis and talking ratio insights
- Are primarily a therapist or psychologist
- Do not require Australian data residency
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 Upheal is based on their publicly accessible website as of April 2026. We encourage readers to verify current features and pricing directly at upheal.io. Upheal is a trademark of its respective owners. Grounded Scribe is not affiliated with or endorsed by Upheal.