As Tenor winds down, we understand many of you are exploring alternative tools to support documentation and clinical workflows. Below is a non-exhaustive list of clinical scribe and documentation tools that other therapists commonly use. We encourage you to evaluate each option based on your practice needs, privacy requirements, and workflow preferences.
Note: Tenor is not affiliated with the tools listed below, and this list is provided for informational purposes only.
SimplePractice
Best for: Clinicians already using SimplePractice as their EHR
SimplePractice offers built-in documentation and AI-assisted note tools that are fully integrated into its EHR platform. If your practice already runs on SimplePractice, this option may offer the smoothest transition with minimal workflow disruption.
Key considerations:
Fully integrated with scheduling, billing, and client records
Notes remain directly within the EHR
May reduce the need to manage multiple tools
Upheal
Best for: Clinicians who want structured insights in addition to notes
Upheal combines AI-generated session notes with additional analytics and insights intended to support clinical reflection and care quality.
Key considerations:
Offers note generation and session insights
Designed to complement (not replace) your EHR
May appeal to clinicians interested in reflective or measurement-based features
Blueprint
Best for: Clinicians interested in measurement-based care and structured documentation
Blueprint focuses on clinical documentation alongside outcomes tracking and measurement-based care tools. It may be a good fit for practices emphasizing standardized assessments and progress tracking.
Key considerations:
Strong focus on outcomes and structured data
Supports clinical notes and documentation workflows
Typically used alongside an existing EHR
HeyBerries
Best for: Clinicians looking for a lightweight AI scribe focused on session summaries
HeyBerries provides AI-generated clinical notes and summaries designed to support therapists with session documentation. It is typically used alongside an existing EHR rather than replacing one.
Key considerations:
Focused on session-level summaries
Requires manual transfer of notes into your EHR
Review privacy, consent, and data handling policies carefully
Choosing the Right Tool
When evaluating alternatives, we recommend considering:
EHR compatibility and workflow fit
Data privacy and security practices
Consent and recording requirements in your jurisdiction
Exportability and data ownership
Cost and long-term sustainability