Best AI mental health tools, for both sides
Two distinct markets in one category: provider tools (therapy-scribes, supervision AI, session analytics) and patient tools (CBT chatbots, mood trackers, AI companions). We separated them.
Which mental health are worth shortlisting in 2026?
Four tools survived our 2026 review for clinical use: Mentalyc for therapy-specific ai scribe; Eleos Health for enterprise behavioral-health ai; Wysa for evidence-backed patient chatbot; Headspace for consumer brand for patient referral.
Four tools we actually recommend
Each pick wins a specific use case. The wrong question is “which is best”. The right question is “which fits my situation”. Skip past the ones not matching yours.
by Mentalyc Inc.
Niche fit· 20DAP, SOAP, BIRP, GIRP notes generated from session audio with strong solo-therapist following.
$19.99-69.99/mo. HIPAA-compliant. Direct referral program for therapists.
- $19.99-119.99/mo.
- HIPAA
by Eleos Health
Solid choice· 46Behavioral-health-only ambient AI with voice analytics layer.
5-seat min enterprise. HIPAA + SOC2 Type II. Group-practice deployments.
- No public price. Custom quote at organization level after a demo request.
- HIPAA / SOC2 Type II / ISO 27001
by Wysa Inc.
Solid choice· 47CBT/DBT/mindfulness chatbot deployed by NHS, Singapore MOH, Aetna.
Free + ~$74.99/yr. Optional human-coach tier. Strongest research backing among patient apps.
- Free + ~$74.99/yr Premium.
- HIPAA / GDPR / NHS DTAC
by Headspace Inc.
Tracked· 19Largest consumer mental-health brand with AI companion Ebb (2024).
$12.99/mo or $69.99/yr. Patient-recognizable.
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What should clinicians look for when buying mental health?
The right tool depends on your workflow, your specialty, your budget, and your scale. Five criteria do most of the work narrowing your shortlist.
Provider tool or patient tool
Provider tools (Mentalyc, Eleos, Upheal) sit in your workflow. Patient tools (Wysa, Headspace, Woebot) are something you recommend. Don't confuse the two when comparing.
Clinical evidence
Woebot has 14 RCTs. Wysa is NHS-deployed. Most newer apps have minimal evidence. For something you recommend to patients, evidence matters more than marketing.
Therapy-modality fit
Patient tools center on CBT (Woebot, Wysa), DBT (Sonia), ACT (Rosebud), or unstructured companionship (Replika). Match modality to patient need.
Documentation and compliance
Provider tools must carry HIPAA. Lookback periods, recording consent, and EHR write-back differ widely. Eleos and Mentalyc lead on compliance posture.
Pricing for solo vs group practice
Solo therapists thrive on $20-50/mo tools (Mentalyc, Quill). Group practices need 5+ seat enterprise tiers (Eleos, Blueprint). Pricing models differ accordingly.
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How do all 20 tools compare side-by-side?
Pricing from vendor documentation, certifications verified against public attestations. Highlighted rows were directly evaluated by an MD on our editorial team within the past six months.
| Ref | Tool | From | Score | Compliance / EHR | Founded | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MH-001 |  Blueprint | The same page also shows $69 per seat with unlimited sessions and 5 free sessions. The two figures conflict and the conflict is unresolved. | 25/100Niche fit | HIPAASOC 2 Type IIPHIPA | — | Visit |
| MH-002 |  Earkick | $14.99/mo | 3/100Tracked | — | Visit | |
| MH-003 |  Eleos Health | No public price. Custom quote at organization level after a demo request. | 46/100Solid choice | HIPAASOC2 Type IIISO 27001 | 2020 | Visit |
| MH-004 |  Elomia Health | $28.99/mo | 15/100Tracked | — | Visit | |
| MH-005 |  Headspace Inc. | $12.99/mo | 19/100Tracked | 2010 | Visit | |
| MH-006 |  JotPsych | $150/mo. | 13/100Tracked | — | Visit | |
| MH-007 |  Limbic AI | No public price. The FAQ says to talk to sales. | 9/100Tracked | UKCA Class IIa (notified body AB 0120)ISO 13485ISO 27001 | — | Visit |
| MH-008 |  Lyssn.io | Enterprise. | 30/100Competitive | — | Visit | |
| MH-009 |  Mentalyc Inc. | $19.99-119.99/mo. | 20/100Niche fit | HIPAA | — | Visit |
| MH-010 |  FEELGOOD LABS | $9.99/mo | 3/100Tracked | — | Visit | |
| MH-011 |  Zapstar Solutions, LLC (Quill Therapy Solutions) | $16/mo | 8/100Tracked | — | Visit | |
| MH-012 |  Luka Inc. | $19.99/mo | 22/100Niche fit | — | Visit | |
| MH-013 |  Rosebud Health | $12.99/mo | 3/100Tracked | — | Visit | |
| MH-014 |  Slingshot AI | Free to download. The subscription prices below are US App Store in-app purchases for "Unlimited access" (third-party host). No pricing page was found and the billing period of each is not shown. | 6/100Tracked | 2023 | Visit | |
| MH-015 |  Bloit, Inc. (Sonia Health, Y Combinator W24) | $64.99/mo | 3/100Tracked | — | Visit | |
| MH-016 |  Supanote AI | $19.99/mo | 25/100Niche fit | HIPAA (vendor-stated. BAA page linked)PHIPA, PIPEDA, GDPR (vendor-stated) | — | Visit |
| MH-017 |  TheraPro AI | $19/mo | 8/100Tracked | — | Visit | |
| MH-018 |  Upheal | $39/mo | 25/100Niche fit | HIPAASOC 2 Type II (vendor-stated)BAA (vendor-stated) | — | Visit |
| MH-019 |  Wysa Inc. | Free + ~$74.99/yr Premium. | 47/100Solid choice | HIPAAGDPRNHS DTAC | 2015 | Visit |
| MH-020 |  Awake Technologies Inc. (Yung Sidekick) | $9.99/mo | 8/100Tracked | — | Visit |
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Sourced from public therapist discussions, and patient-app reviews.
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Suki pricing in 2026: what practices and health systems actually pay
Suki publishes no price. Third parties report $299 to $399 per user per month, and $350 to $500+ on enterprise contracts, as of October 2026.
Ambience Healthcare pricing in 2026: what health systems actually pay
Ambience publishes no price and ties its fees to outcomes. Third-party estimates run about $233 to $417 per provider per month, as of October 2026.
Abridge pricing in 2026: what health systems actually pay
Abridge publishes no price. Third-party estimates run from about $208 to $600 per clinician per month, plus implementation, as of October 2026.