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Amaha alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll online therapy services

Top picks

  • Wysa logo

    Best overall

    Wysa

    Teams plan: $50 per employee/year

  • Practo logo

    Best free option

    Practo

    Practo Plus price: ₹2,999 per year

Common reasons people leave Amaha: in-person centres only in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi, and pay-per-session; no insurance-style coverage for most users. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Amaha, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Wysa currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Wysa logoWysaFree plan + paid$50 per employee/yearNoiOS, Android, Web6 of 668.8
2BetterHelp logoBetterHelpPaid—NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 561.8
3Talkspace logoTalkspacePaid$69 a week (messaging-only therapy, without insurance)NoWeb, iOS, Android11 of 1159.4
4Practo logoPractoFree plan + paid₹2,999 per yearNoWeb, Android, iOS4 of 454.4
  1. Wysa logo

    1. WysaTop pick

    Best for: People who want private, low-cost support for stress or low mood before or between therapy sessions.

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Amaha

    AI chatbot for CBT-style self-help, with optional sessions with human coaches; started in India.

    Pros

    • Talking to the AI is free and needs no real name
    • Exercises are based on CBT and other established techniques
    • Optional human coaching in several languages, including Hindi and Spanish
    • Free premium access for many employer and health-service users

    Cons

    • Not a crisis or emergency service
    • Human coaching costs extra and is only offered in some countries
    • Coaches are wellbeing professionals, not a full substitute for psychotherapy
    Visit Wysa Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Wysa a good Amaha alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, AI chat and in-chat tools
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wysa.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Android, iOS, web
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wysa.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Human coaching
    Paid add-on in some locations
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wysa.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Coach qualifications
    Master's in psychology or social work, or coaching certification
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wysa.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    6 million+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wysa.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Teams plan
    $50 per employee/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wysa.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. BetterHelp logo

    2. BetterHelp

    Best for: Adults who want quick, flexible access to a therapist and are paying out of pocket

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Amaha

    Large global therapist network with messaging, phone and video sessions on a subscription.

    Pros

    • Large provider network with easy switching
    • Messaging, chat, phone and video in one membership
    • Free group seminars included

    Cons

    • Generally not covered by insurance
    • No psychiatry or medication management
    • Not suitable for emergencies or some severe conditions
    Visit BetterHelp Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is BetterHelp a good Amaha alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Provider network
    31,000+ therapists
    Checked Nov 8, 2026betterhelp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Session formats
    Text, chat, audio, video
    Checked Nov 8, 2026betterhelp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Group sessions
    20+ weekly seminars
    Checked Nov 8, 2026betterhelp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Billing
    Every 4 weeks
    Checked Nov 8, 2026betterhelp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cancellation
    Anytime
    Checked Nov 8, 2026betterhelp.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Talkspace logo

    3. Talkspace

    Best for: US residents who want therapy or psychiatry covered by their insurance

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Amaha

    Text-first therapy with licensed therapists, plus psychiatry, mainly for people in the US.

    Pros

    • Covered by most major US insurance plans
    • Offers psychiatry and medication management
    • Unlimited messaging between live sessions

    Cons

    • Mainly serves the US
    • Cost and services vary by state and insurance
    • Messaging replies are not real-time
    Visit Talkspace Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Talkspace a good Amaha alternative?

    Verified facts

    11 of 11 verified
    Insurance
    Most major US plans
    Checked Nov 8, 2026talkspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Psychiatry
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026talkspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Teen therapy
    Ages 13-17
    Checked Nov 8, 2026talkspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Messaging
    Unlimited, 24/7
    Checked Nov 8, 2026talkspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Licensed providers
    5,600
    Checked Nov 8, 2026talkspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $69 a week (messaging-only therapy, without insurance)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026talkspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Video + messaging plan
    $99 a week
    Checked Nov 8, 2026talkspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Video + messaging + workshops plan
    $109 a week
    Checked Nov 8, 2026talkspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Psychiatry initial evaluation
    $299
    Checked Nov 8, 2026talkspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Extra live video session
    $69 a session
    Checked Nov 8, 2026talkspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Average insured copay
    $15 a session
    Checked Nov 8, 2026talkspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Practo logo

    4. Practo

    Best for: Patients in India who want to find a doctor or consult one online quickly

    Free plan + paidWeb, Android, iOS

    54.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Amaha

    Indian health platform where you can book online consultations with psychiatrists and psychologists.

    Pros

    • Large directory of verified doctors with in-clinic booking
    • Online consultations that connect within about a minute
    • Plus plan covers family members

    Cons

    • Plus plans have daily and monthly consultation limits
    • Medicine orders go through partner pharmacies, not Practo's own
    • Focused on India
    Visit Practo Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Practo a good Amaha alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Founded
    2009
    Checked Nov 8, 2026practo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Practo Plus price
    ₹2,999 per year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026practo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Doctor partners
    1 lakh+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026practo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Online consult wait
    About 60 seconds
    Checked Nov 8, 2026practo.com(opens source in a new tab)

Discontinued alternatives

  • Youper is no longer available.

The best Amaha alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Wysa logo

Best Amaha alternative for most people

Wysa

AI chatbot for CBT-style self-help, with optional sessions with human coaches; started in India.

Practo logo

Best Amaha alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Practo

Indian health platform where you can book online consultations with psychiatrists and psychologists.

BetterHelp logo

Best Amaha alternative for iPhone and Android

BetterHelp

Large global therapist network with messaging, phone and video sessions on a subscription.

Talkspace logo

Best Amaha alternative for working in the browser

Talkspace

Text-first therapy with licensed therapists, plus psychiatry, mainly for people in the US.

Amaha alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Amaha?

Wysa ranks first right now. AI chatbot for CBT-style self-help, with optional sessions with human coaches; started in India. BetterHelp and Talkspace follow it in our ranking.

Amaha vs Wysa: what's the difference?

Amaha is a paid product; Wysa is free with paid plans. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.

Is Amaha free?

Amaha is a paid product.

How much do Amaha alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Amaha alternatives: Wysa, $50 per employee/year; Talkspace, $69 a week (messaging-only therapy, without insurance); Practo, ₹2,999 per year. Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Amaha?

Yes. Wysa (free plan + paid) and Practo (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Amaha?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Amaha?

The complaints we hear most: in-person centres only in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi; pay-per-session; no insurance-style coverage for most users; built mainly around Indian users and context.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Amaha, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.