Blueprint or Yung Sidekick

Which AI Assistant Is actually built for therapists?

Considering Yung Sidekick for your therapy notes? It’s worth looking at how it prices your work.

At first glance, Yung Sidekick and Blueprint may seem similar. Both promise faster documentation and therapist-friendly tools. But for clinicians managing steady caseloads or longer sessions, the differences quickly become clear.

Yung Sidekick charges by the minute, which can make costs unpredictable for longer sessions. And because the output isn’t tailored to your voice, notes often require extra editing to feel right.

Blueprint is more straightforward. One session equals one note, with no time limits or overage fees. It also adapts to your style session by session, helping you produce accurate and polished notes with less effort.

  • Yung Sidekick
  • AI-Generated Progress Notes
    Yes
    Yes
  • Smart Treatment Plans
    Yes
    Yes
  • Minimal Editing Required
    92% of clinicians don’t edit notes; learns your style as preferences are saved.
    Editing may be needed; output is not tailored to the clinician's voice.
  • Clinical Recommendations
    Personalized suggestions built-in
    Not included
  • HIPAA Compliant
    Yes
    Yes
  • SOC 2 Type II Certification
    Yes - externally audited annually
    No
  • Data Encryption
    AES-256 encryption protects data during upload and storage.
    End-to-end encryption, but the standard is unspecified.
  • Monthly Pricing
    Starts at $29/month for 30 sessions (no overage fees)
    Starts at $39.99/mo for 2,000 minutes (only ~33 full sessions before overages apply)
  • How Sessions Are Counted
    1 session = 1 progress note, no time limit.
    You’re billed by time, not per session, so longer sessions use more minutes.
  • Support & Onboarding
    Live onboarding, human support
    Self-serve onboarding

Key Differences That Matter

Session Value and Pricing Predictability

Yung Sidekick prices its plans based on minutes, not sessions. Each plan includes 2,000 minutes, which is about 130 short recordings, but only around 33 standard 60-minute therapy sessions. Longer sessions or recaps eat into your balance quickly, and overage fees kick in automatically. Blueprint keeps it simple. One session equals one documented visit, no matter how long it lasts, with no overages or surprises.

Note Quality and Editing Time

Yung Sidekick lets you choose a preferred format and style. But once a note is generated, it can’t easily be reformatted into a different template or structure. With Blueprint, you can edit and regenerate a note to match your documentation needs. Whether you record a full session or give a short voice recap, Blueprint produces a clean, structured note that usually needs little to no editing. And with features like Magic Edit and Memory, Blueprint learns your style over time, making your documentation faster, more accurate, and more personal.

Setup and Support

Yung Sidekick leaves onboarding for you to figure out on your own. It offers support channels, but there’s no mention of live walkthroughs or guided setups. Blueprint always includes live onboarding, chat, and email support from a team that understands clinical workflows. If you need help, you can talk to a real person.

Beyond Just Documentation

Yung Sidekick helps you produce notes, but stops there. It doesn’t offer treatment planning, in-session activities, or clinical decision support. Blueprint includes built-in recommendations for assessments, interventions, and digital homework. It’s not just a note generator, it’s a clinical tool.

Privacy and Compliance

Yung Sidekick anonymizes data and deletes audio after processing. However, there’s no mention of SOC 2 compliance, and its encryption standards aren’t publicly disclosed. Blueprint is HIPAA compliant, uses AES-256 encryption, and is externally audited annually by a third party to maintain SOC 2 Type II compliance. Clinicians control how long data is stored, when it’s deleted, and how it’s used.


Session Value and Pricing Predictability

Yung Sidekick prices its plans based on minutes, not sessions. Each plan includes 2,000 minutes, which is about 130 short recordings, but only around 33 standard 60-minute therapy sessions. Longer sessions or recaps eat into your balance quickly, and overage fees kick in automatically. Blueprint keeps it simple. One session equals one documented visit, no matter how long it lasts, with no overages or surprises.

Note Quality and Editing Time

Yung Sidekick lets you choose a preferred format and style. But once a note is generated, it can’t easily be reformatted into a different template or structure. With Blueprint, you can edit and regenerate a note to match your documentation needs. Whether you record a full session or give a short voice recap, Blueprint produces a clean, structured note that usually needs little to no editing. And with features like Magic Edit and Memory, Blueprint learns your style over time, making your documentation faster, more accurate, and more personal.

Setup and Support

Yung Sidekick leaves onboarding for you to figure out on your own. It offers support channels, but there’s no mention of live walkthroughs or guided setups. Blueprint always includes live onboarding, chat, and email support from a team that understands clinical workflows. If you need help, you can talk to a real person.

Beyond Just Documentation

Yung Sidekick helps you produce notes, but stops there. It doesn’t offer treatment planning, in-session activities, or clinical decision support. Blueprint includes built-in recommendations for assessments, interventions, and digital homework. It’s not just a note generator, it’s a clinical tool.

Privacy and Compliance

Yung Sidekick anonymizes data and deletes audio after processing. However, there’s no mention of SOC 2 compliance, and its encryption standards aren’t publicly disclosed. Blueprint is HIPAA compliant, uses AES-256 encryption, and is externally audited annually by a third party to maintain SOC 2 Type II compliance. Clinicians control how long data is stored, when it’s deleted, and how it’s used.

Choosing the Right Fit

Yung Sidekick and Blueprint both promise faster documentation, but the features, pricing, and support vary greatly.

Yung Sidekick charges by the minute, not the session. Each plan includes a set number of minutes. It’s fine if your caseload is light or sessions are short, but therapy isn’t built around 15-minute visits. Longer sessions or detailed recaps can eat through your plan quickly, and overage fees add up. Notes also aren’t tailored to your voice, so editing often takes more time than expected.

Blueprint offers a more predictable structure that aligns with how therapy sessions are delivered. You pay for sessions, not time. Whether a session runs 30 or 60 minutes, it counts the same. And because Blueprint learns your documentation style over time, notes come out polished and ready to use with minimal edits. 

If you want transparent pricing and personalized tools that reflect the way you work, Blueprint may be a better fit.

In Therapists’ Words

"I am trying it out for myself — I decided to go with Blueprint because of the worksheets + assignments, in addition to the AI notes. All the other AI tools (Upheal, Mentalyc) do not have that."

Kristen McIahlan
Insight Counseling

"Blueprint significantly reduces my day-to-day stress! I no longer need to hold every detail from sessions in my head, waiting for the end of the day to write my progress notes."

Reland Finch, LPC
Clinical Director, Health Minds Therapy

"It's amazing Blueprint is able to capture the full essence of client sessions and write progress notes according to BBSE standards and Insurance requirements."

Alice Stine, LMFT
Owner, Peardale Counseling Network

"Precise, thorough notes! I also love that I can customize the elements of my notes, and that Blueprint will regenerate them if needed."

Jeffrey Brakhage, LPC, MA
Owner, Bear Creek Counseling and Trauma Recovery

"Saves HOURS of paperwork, and produces clinically-accurate and eloquent progress notes!"

Frankie Buchanan Green, MS, LPCC, NCC, CSAT
Owner, Balanced Peace

"Blueprint has given me the opportunity to have my nights and weekends FREE of charting. Love it!"

Kristie Blanchet, LCSW
CHE Behavioral Health Services

Blueprint is making a huge difference in my life. It saves me days of paperwork!

Rochelle De Forrest, LMFT
Kitchen Table Counseling

"Blueprint has transformed my practice. Creating and editing intake and progress notes is fun now! Often the first version of the note is perfect. I'll never go back."

Dr. Lynn Northrop, PhD
Owner, Lynn Northrop, PhD, Psychologist

"It's amazing how Blueprint's AI picks up clinical concepts and is so accurate. The platform is easy to use, and the treatment plan options are also incredibly helpful!"

Cherisse Guerrero, LPC, MA
CMG Therapy

"Blueprint's AI Notetaker is a 100% game changer in my life. It has made my job feel like a passion again not a chore."

Tyler Morris, LMSW
Lartey Wellness Group

"Blueprint is a game-changer. I know i'm a very good therapist. But note writing isn't my strength, and Blueprint writes much better notes than I could!"

Alycia Burant, LPC
Founder, Healthy Minds Therapy

"I am trying it out for myself — I decided to go with Blueprint because of the worksheets + assignments, in addition to the AI notes. All the other AI tools (Upheal, Mentalyc) do not have that."

Kristen McIahlan
Insight Counseling

"Blueprint significantly reduces my day-to-day stress! I no longer need to hold every detail from sessions in my head, waiting for the end of the day to write my progress notes."

Reland Finch, LPC
Clinical Director, Health Minds Therapy

"It's amazing Blueprint is able to capture the full essence of client sessions and write progress notes according to BBSE standards and Insurance requirements."

Alice Stine, LMFT
Owner, Peardale Counseling Network

"Precise, thorough notes! I also love that I can customize the elements of my notes, and that Blueprint will regenerate them if needed."

Jeffrey Brakhage, LPC, MA
Owner, Bear Creek Counseling and Trauma Recovery

"Saves HOURS of paperwork, and produces clinically-accurate and eloquent progress notes!"

Frankie Buchanan Green, MS, LPCC, NCC, CSAT
Owner, Balanced Peace

"Blueprint has given me the opportunity to have my nights and weekends FREE of charting. Love it!"

Kristie Blanchet, LCSW
CHE Behavioral Health Services

Blueprint is making a huge difference in my life. It saves me days of paperwork!

Rochelle De Forrest, LMFT
Kitchen Table Counseling

"Blueprint has transformed my practice. Creating and editing intake and progress notes is fun now! Often the first version of the note is perfect. I'll never go back."

Dr. Lynn Northrop, PhD
Owner, Lynn Northrop, PhD, Psychologist

"It's amazing how Blueprint's AI picks up clinical concepts and is so accurate. The platform is easy to use, and the treatment plan options are also incredibly helpful!"

Cherisse Guerrero, LPC, MA
CMG Therapy

"Blueprint's AI Notetaker is a 100% game changer in my life. It has made my job feel like a passion again not a chore."

Tyler Morris, LMSW
Lartey Wellness Group

"Blueprint is a game-changer. I know i'm a very good therapist. But note writing isn't my strength, and Blueprint writes much better notes than I could!"

Alycia Burant, LPC
Founder, Healthy Minds Therapy

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