Honest Comparison

JotPsych vs Blueprint

Blueprint is a measurement-based care platform with AI notes added on top. JotPsych is purpose-built for psychiatric E/M: medication management notes, prescriber-grade CPT code logic, and flat pricing that does not punish a full caseload. For PMHNPs and psychiatrists, the fit gap is significant.

Feature comparison

Every dimension that matters when you are choosing a documentation tool for psychiatric or PMHNP practice. Updated May 2026.

Feature Blueprint
Built for behavioral health Yes , 70,000+ clinicians; therapy-first orientation
Psychiatric E/M note types Not purpose-designed , SOAP/DAP/BIRP available; psychiatric E/M workflow not featured
CPT code suggestions Not confirmed , CPT referenced in blog content only; not a documented EHR feature
Modifier and add-on code support
e.g. 99213+25, 90833 add-on
No , not documented; therapy-tier CPT codes only
Note formats Available , SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, progress notes, treatment plans; templates customizable
EMDR-specific note format Not confirmed
Measurement-based care (MBC) Best-in-class , PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5, BAM delivered automatically; longitudinal dashboards
HIPAA compliant + BAA Yes , HIPAA, SOC 2 Type II, BAA available
Audio handling Audio deleted post-transcription; transcripts retained encrypted
Pricing model Per-session , $0.99/session (Plus) or $1.49/session (Pro); cost scales with volume
Full caseload cost (20 sessions/day) $400-500/mo (Plus) or $600-750/mo (Pro) , 20 sessions x 22 workdays x rate
Low-volume cost (under 5 sessions/week) $20-30/mo , per-session model is cheaper at very low volume
Free EHR tier Yes , scheduling, telehealth, basic notes, insurance claims, superbills; free forever
Free trial Yes , 5 free AI sessions; free Core EHR access is immediate and permanent
Transcription accuracy Mixed , reported speaker misattribution errors, hallucinated third parties; significant post-editing required per user reviews
Mobile app No dedicated mobile app reported
Insurance billing workflow Yes , electronic claims, ERA enrollment, eligibility, autopay, superbill generation
Group practice support Yes , enterprise tier, custom pricing
Client questionnaire dependency Core workflow , MBC strength depends on clients completing PHQ-9/GAD-7 before sessions

The bottom line

Blueprint is a therapy-first platform that grew from outcomes measurement. Its product orientation, note types, and AI training are built around LCSW and LPC workflows, not psychiatric E/M. A PMHNP or psychiatrist needs prescriber-grade documentation: medication management notes, psych eval formats, risk stratification, and CPT code logic that handles the 90792, 99213+25, and 90833 add-on scenarios that define a prescribing practice. Blueprint offers none of that by design.

The per-session pricing also punishes high-volume prescribers. A PMHNP seeing 20 patients per day hits $400-500/month on Blueprint Plus versus $135/month on JotPsych Pro. Transcription accuracy complaints and heavy post-generation editing are compounding negatives. Blueprint wins on MBC outcomes tracking and a genuinely free EHR tier, but neither is the primary pain point for a prescriber.

Where each product wins

Blueprint strengths

  • Best-in-class measurement-based care: PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5, BAM integrated into session workflow with longitudinal dashboards
  • Free Core EHR includes scheduling, telehealth, notes, insurance claims, and superbills; genuinely useful for a cost-sensitive solo practice
  • Per-session pricing is cheaper than JotPsych for very low-volume practices (under 5 sessions/week)
  • HIPAA, SOC 2 Type II, BAA available; strong compliance posture
  • 70,000+ clinicians on platform; large established user base
  • Session credits never expire; no minimum commitment required

JotPsych limitations

  • No free EHR tier: paid plan required after the free trial period
  • Flat $53–$135/mo
  • MBC outcomes tracking (PHQ-9/GAD-7 dashboards) is not a core product focus
  • Does not include scheduling, telehealth, or full EHR: designed to work alongside existing EHR systems

The pricing math for a full-time prescriber

Blueprint's per-session model works for part-time or low-volume practices. It breaks down fast at a PMHNP's caseload. A prescriber seeing 20 sessions per day, 22 workdays per month, is running 440 sessions per month. At Blueprint Plus that is $436/month. At Blueprint Pro it is $655/month. JotPsych Pro is $135/month regardless.

Monthly cost at 20 sessions/day (22 workdays = 440 sessions)

JotPsych Pro (flat) $135/mo
Blueprint Plus ($0.99/session) ~$436/mo
Blueprint Pro ($1.49/session) ~$655/mo
JotPsych Pro annual savings vs. Blueprint Plus ~$4,164/yr saved
Breakeven point (Blueprint Plus beats JotPsych Pro) Under 90 sessions/month (~4-5 sessions/week)

Who picks which

Pick JotPsych if you are...

  • A PMHNP or psychiatrist running medication management appointments, psych evals, or E/M plus add-on sessions
  • Seeing 15+ sessions per week and want a flat monthly cost that does not scale with volume
  • Billing insurance and need CPT code suggestions that include prescriber-specific codes and modifiers
  • Already using an EHR (SimplePractice, Athena, DrChrono, etc.) and want a scribe layer, not a platform replacement
  • Tired of post-editing transcription errors: speaker misattribution, hallucinated content, or clinical language that does not match what happened
  • A therapist who uses EMDR and wants a note format built for the protocol, not a generic SOAP template

Pick Blueprint if you are...

  • A therapist (LCSW, LPC, MFT) whose primary documentation need is progress notes within an MBC framework
  • Starting a new practice and want a free consolidated system for scheduling, telehealth, and basic documentation before committing to a paid plan
  • Running under 90 sessions per month and want to minimize fixed software costs with per-session pricing
  • Running evidence-based protocols (CBT, DBT) where PHQ-9/GAD-7 outcome tracking over time is clinically central to your treatment model
  • Needing to demonstrate treatment effectiveness to insurers or referral sources using standardized outcome data

What clinicians actually say about Blueprint

Sourced from public reviews and independent review aggregators. We include positives and negatives.

"Saves me at least 30 minutes per client session and ensures accurate documentation."

Daniella Thomas, DNP, PMHNP-BC via Blueprint therapist reviews

"My words often got mixed up for the client's words... the transcript said there was a third person in the room when there definitely wasn't."

Ube Peafowl via Mentalyc Blueprint review roundup (2026)

"Often key content is lost or non-existent... I spend so much time editing."

Apricot Cream Meadowlark via Mentalyc Blueprint review roundup (2026)

Built for how prescribers actually work

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