SOAPNoteAI vs. the AlternativesCompare AI scribes on price, features, and fit
Shopping for an AI medical scribe? SOAPNoteAI is an affordable, SimplePractice-friendly AI scribe that turns audio, session recordings, uploads, or typed shorthand into a SOAP note in about two minutes — and works alongside your existing EHR instead of replacing it. Below we compare it honestly to leading alternatives, with pricing dated July 2026 and a clear note on who each tool is best for.
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Compare SOAPNoteAI to each alternative
Pick the tool you’re weighing SOAPNoteAI against. Each page has a full feature-by-feature table, honest reasons to switch, and a fair note on who should stay put.
SOAPNoteAI vs. Freed
A physician-first ambient scribe moving upmarket toward a fuller clinic assistant. See how SOAPNoteAI’s $29 Lite tier and pay-as-you-go credit packs compare for low-caseload solos.
Read the comparisonSOAPNoteAI vs. Mentalyc
Built for mental-health notes with DAP, BIRP, and treatment planning — but every solo tier caps your note count. Compare uncapped audio pricing and 1-click SimplePractice sync.
Read the comparisonSOAPNoteAI vs. Heidi
Repositioned into an enterprise-focused “AI Care Partner” with a $150/mo unlimited tier. See the affordable independent-clinician alternative that works with your EHR.
Read the comparisonSOAPNoteAI vs. Upheal
An AI-native EHR for therapists that can replace your whole system. If you’d rather keep your existing EHR and just add a scribe, compare the leaner option here.
Read the comparisonStarting-price snapshot
Entry prices and the audience each tool serves best. Caps, higher tiers, and trial terms vary — the linked pages break down the full details.
| Tool | Starting Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Freed | From $39/mo (Starter, up to 40 notes) | Multi-specialty physicians wanting ambient recording |
| Mentalyc | From $19.99/mo (Mini, 40 notes) | Therapists wanting mental-health-specific note formats |
| Heidi | Free tier; $150/mo for unlimited (Clinician) | Group practices and health systems |
| Upheal | Free plan; $1/session (capped at $69/mo) | Therapists wanting an all-in-one AI-native EHR |
| SOAPNoteAI | 20 notes free, then from $29/mo or credit packs from $59 | Budget-conscious solos who want 1-click SimplePractice sync |
Pricing and features as of July 2026 — verify current details on each vendor’s site. Freed, Mentalyc, Heidi, and Upheal are trademarks of their respective owners; SOAPNoteAI is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by any of them.
How we compare
- •Pricing is dated. Every figure is labeled “as of July 2026” and drawn from each vendor’s own site. Prices change often, so we link vendors directly and tell you to verify before you buy. Where we couldn’t confirm a number, we say “check current pricing” instead of guessing.
- •We list who each tool is best for. Different scribes win for different practices. Every comparison page includes a fair “who should stay with [competitor]” note, not just reasons to switch to SOAPNoteAI.
- •Only verified product claims. We compare on facts — no invented stats, no fake testimonials, and no disparagement. This is factual, fair-use comparison to help you choose.
Want the bigger picture? See our guide to the best AI medical scribes in 2026.
Where SOAPNoteAI stands out
Affordable for low-caseload solos
Lite starts at $29/month, and one-time credit packs from $59 let you pay as you go with no subscription. Your first 20 notes are free.
1-click SimplePractice sync
Our Chrome extension pushes each of the four SOAP sections straight into a SimplePractice appointment note in one click.
Dictate without recording
Prefer not to record the session? Dictate a recap afterward and still get a structured note — a privacy option many ambient scribes lack.
Works with your EHR
SOAPNoteAI adds a scribe to the tools you already use rather than forcing you to replace your EHR. We’re HIPAA-compliant and sign a BAA.
Product details as of July 2026. Supports SOAP plus DAP and BIRP formats (DAP and BIRP are behavioral-health formats).
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Plans from $29/mo · HIPAA-compliant with signed BAA · 1-click sync to SimplePractice
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your volume. As of July 2026, the lowest sticker price on a solo plan is Mentalyc's Mini at $19.99/month, but it caps you at 40 notes and is therapists-only. SOAPNoteAI's Lite plan is $29/month for 30 audio notes, and it also offers 20 free notes with no credit card plus one-time credit packs from $59 — so a low-caseload solo can pay per note with no subscription at all. Upheal offers a $0 free plan and usage-based $1-per-session pricing. Verify current pricing on each vendor's site.
SOAPNoteAI's Chrome extension syncs each of the four SOAP sections directly into a SimplePractice appointment note in one click, and it works alongside SimplePractice rather than replacing it. Mentalyc also offers a Chrome extension that autofills into SimplePractice and Jane App. If you want to keep SimplePractice as your EHR and simply add an affordable scribe, SOAPNoteAI is built for that workflow. (Details as of July 2026.)
Budget-conscious therapists have a few options as of July 2026. SOAPNoteAI supports SOAP plus behavioral-health DAP and BIRP formats, starts at $29/month for 30 audio notes (or 20 free notes, then pay-as-you-go credit packs from $59), lets you dictate a recap without recording the session, and signs a BAA. Mentalyc is mental-health-specific with note-capped tiers from $19.99/month. Upheal offers a free plan and $1-per-session usage pricing capped at $69/month. Compare each on features you actually need.
Not with every tool. Many ambient scribes require you to record the in-session conversation. SOAPNoteAI offers a dictation mode where clinicians who prefer not to record can simply dictate a recap afterward and still get a structured note — a privacy option several ambient-only scribes lack. It can also process in-person or telehealth recordings, uploads, or typed and shorthand text. (As of July 2026.)
Yes. As of July 2026, SOAPNoteAI gives you your first 20 notes free with no credit card. Most competitors also offer trials — for example Freed advertises a 7-day trial, Mentalyc a 14-day trial, Upheal a 30-day trial, and Heidi a free-forever tier with limited monthly actions. Trial terms change, so check current details on each vendor's site before deciding.
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