Choosing the right way to draft your therapy notes
An honest, fact-checked-where-possible comparison — not a takedown.
Written by Kshitij Domadia, Founder, MyKaya
Published June 26, 2026
The short answer
MyKaya and Mentalyc approach clinical documentation differently. Mentalyc is built for English-speaking practices under US HIPAA regulations, focusing on generating progress notes from uploaded audio or browser recordings. MyKaya is a mental health scribe designed for multilingual practices, running silently on the desktop with built-in outcome screeners (PHQ-9, GAD-7) and safety alerts.
Feature comparison: MyKaya vs Mentalyc
| Criteria | MyKaya | Mentalyc |
|---|---|---|
| Recording method | Browser-based, bot-free desktop recording with manual session audio upload. | Recorded via web browser, audio file upload, or verbal dictation summary. |
| Language support | Global languages + 22+ Indic languages, handling code-switching (like Hinglish or Tanglish) natively. | Built for English-language sessions. |
| Clinical safety layer | Built-in PHQ-9/GAD-7 scoring and C-SSRS risk tracking in the client profile. | Focuses on progress note templates without integrated clinical safety tools. |
| Core focus | Session documentation and clinical-risk tracking in a single workspace. | A progress note generator for English-speaking therapists. |
| Compliance & Security | Built with client privacy first: session data is encrypted and isolated per practice, using secure, healthcare-grade cloud infrastructure. | HIPAA & SOC 2 compliant (US-focused). |
| Trust & Credibility | Trusted by therapists from premier Indian institutes like NIMHANS and National Law School (NLSIU). | Used by independent practitioners in the US. |
| Customer Support | Priority human support included for all users on all plans, with no tier-gating. | Priority onboarding and support is locked behind their highest-priced tier (Super Plan). |
| Pricing | 14-day free trial, then flat-rate INR plans: Compass at ₹999 (30-day pass) or the flagship Atlas subscription at ₹2,999/mo (or ₹29,999/yr). | Priced in USD, ranging from ~$20 to $120/month with strict note caps. |
| Best for | Practices needing silent recording, Indic language handling, and built-in screeners. | US-based, English-speaking practices seeking a dedicated progress note generator. |
Recording method
Browser-based, bot-free desktop recording with manual session audio upload.
Recorded via web browser, audio file upload, or verbal dictation summary.
Language support
Global languages + 22+ Indic languages, handling code-switching (like Hinglish or Tanglish) natively.
Built for English-language sessions.
Clinical safety layer
Built-in PHQ-9/GAD-7 scoring and C-SSRS risk tracking in the client profile.
Focuses on progress note templates without integrated clinical safety tools.
Core focus
Session documentation and clinical-risk tracking in a single workspace.
A progress note generator for English-speaking therapists.
Compliance & Security
Built with client privacy first: session data is encrypted and isolated per practice, using secure, healthcare-grade cloud infrastructure.
HIPAA & SOC 2 compliant (US-focused).
Trust & Credibility
Trusted by therapists from premier Indian institutes like NIMHANS and National Law School (NLSIU).
Used by independent practitioners in the US.
Customer Support
Priority human support included for all users on all plans, with no tier-gating.
Priority onboarding and support is locked behind their highest-priced tier (Super Plan).
Pricing
14-day free trial, then flat-rate INR plans: Compass at ₹999 (30-day pass) or the flagship Atlas subscription at ₹2,999/mo (or ₹29,999/yr).
Priced in USD, ranging from ~$20 to $120/month with strict note caps.
Best for
Practices needing silent recording, Indic language handling, and built-in screeners.
US-based, English-speaking practices seeking a dedicated progress note generator.
Mentalyc feature details reflect public positioning at the time of writing and may have changed — confirm directly with Mentalyc before deciding.