NotedTherapy vs. TherapyNotes (TherapyFuel): Which AI Note Tool Is Right for You?
TherapyNotes is a full practice-management EHR, and it now offers AI note generation through its TherapyFuel add-on. So this is no longer "an EHR versus a scribe", both can draft your notes. The real question is whether you want AI notes built into TherapyNotes, or a standalone scribe like NotedTherapy that works with any EHR at a flat price. Here is an honest comparison.
The short version
TherapyFuel gives unlimited AI-assisted notes for about $40 per month per clinician, but it requires an active TherapyNotes subscription underneath it (plans start around $69/month), so the real baseline is roughly $109/month. NotedTherapy is a standalone AI scribe at a flat $39/month that plugs into whatever EHR you already use. If you are already on TherapyNotes, the native option is convenient. If you are not, paying for a whole EHR just to get an AI scribe rarely makes sense.
Cost comparison
| Cost | TherapyNotes + TherapyFuel | NotedTherapy (standalone) |
|---|---|---|
| AI notes add-on | ~$40/mo per clinician | Included |
| Required base plan | TherapyNotes from ~$69/mo | None |
| Real monthly baseline | ~$109/mo | $39/mo flat |
| Note volume | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Where TherapyFuel wins
- Workflow integration. The note drafts itself inside the client's chart. There is no second app and no copy-paste, you review and sign in place.
- Feature breadth. Beyond scribing it can generate treatment plans, summarize message threads into contact notes, and parse insurance cards, because it is part of the EHR.
- One vendor, one bill if you are already committed to TherapyNotes.
Where a standalone scribe wins
- Total cost, especially solo. A flat $39/mo versus roughly $109/mo once you include the required EHR plan.
- Recording flexibility. A native scribe captures audio inside its own platform. NotedTherapy runs in any browser or on your phone, so it works alongside Zoom, Google Meet, Doxy.me or an in-person session.
- No EHR lock-in. Your clinical voice settings and note history live with your NotedTherapy account. Switch EHRs next year and nothing is trapped inside a platform you left.
- Privacy by design. Session audio is never written to disk, it is transcribed in memory and then discarded, and your data is never used to train AI.
Side by side
| Feature | TherapyNotes + TherapyFuel (~$109/mo) | NotedTherapy ($39/mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited AI notes | Yes | Yes |
| Note drafts inside the chart | Yes, native | Paste or export into any EHR |
| Works with any telehealth tool | No, TherapyNotes platform only | Yes, any video tool or in person |
| Requires a paid EHR underneath | Yes | No |
| Portable if you switch EHRs | No, data stays in TherapyNotes | Yes, your account moves with you |
| Zero audio stored to disk | Varies | Yes |
The verdict
Choose TherapyFuel if you already live in TherapyNotes. Paying the extra $40/mo keeps everything centralized and removes copy-paste from your day. Choose a standalone scribe if you do not use TherapyNotes, use a cheaper EHR, work on paper, or run sessions across different telehealth tools. Signing up for a full EHR ecosystem just to get an AI scribe rarely adds up.
Try NotedTherapy free
NotedTherapy gives unlimited AI notes for a flat $39/mo, works alongside any EHR or telehealth tool, keeps your clinical voice and history portable, and never writes audio to disk. Start a free 7-day trial, no credit card, and see your first note in about a minute. You may also like our guide to SOAP vs DAP vs BIRP formats.
TherapyNotes and TherapyFuel are trademarks of their respective owner. Pricing is approximate and may change, so check their site for current rates. This comparison is provided for evaluation purposes and does not imply any affiliation or endorsement.