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 24, 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. |
| 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.
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.