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Spring Health alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll employee mental health platforms

Top picks

Common reasons people leave Spring Health: employer pricing isn't published, and free sessions depend on your employer or plan, so costs vary by member. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Spring Health, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Lyra Health currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Lyra Health logoLyra HealthPaid—NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 568.8
2Talkspace logoTalkspacePaid$69 a week (messaging-only therapy, without insurance)NoWeb, iOS, Android11 of 1152.6
3SonderMind logoSonderMindPaid—NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 551.2
4BetterHelp logoBetterHelpPaid—NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 550.0
5Headspace logoHeadspaceFree plan + paid$99.99 a year for up to 6 peopleNoiOS, Android, Web6 of 649.0
6Teladoc Health logoTeladoc HealthPaid$89 per 24/7 Care visitNoiOS, Android, Web4 of 448.2
  1. Lyra Health logo

    1. Lyra HealthTop pick

    Best for: Large employers wanting a global mental health benefit that can replace their EAP

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Spring Health

    Comparable employer benefit with a very large global network and in-house specialty care.

    Pros

    • Large provider network of 30,000+ clinicians across 180 countries
    • Covers therapy, coaching, psychiatry and specialty care for children and teens
    • Reporting on engagement and outcomes for benefits teams

    Cons

    • No self-pay option: individuals need an employer or plan that offers it
    • Pricing is custom quote only
    • Aimed at larger organisations, so small businesses have fewer options
    Visit Lyra Health 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 Lyra Health a good Spring Health alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Pricing
    Custom quote per organisation
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lyrahealth.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Provider network
    30,000+ providers
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lyrahealth.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Services
    Therapy, coaching, psychiatry, specialty care
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lyrahealth.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Global coverage
    180 countries
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lyrahealth.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2015
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lyrahealth.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Talkspace logo

    2. Talkspace

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

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Spring Health

    Text and video therapy available through many insurers and employers.

    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 ×0.346
    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 Spring Health 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)
  3. SonderMind logo

    3. SonderMind

    Best for: US adults who want therapy or psychiatry billed to their insurance, online or in person

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Spring Health

    Insurance-based therapist matching for individuals, without needing an employer.

    Pros

    • Accepts 200+ insurance plans, including Medicare and TRICARE
    • Offers both therapy and psychiatry with medication management
    • Choice of video or in-person sessions in all 50 states
    • Shows estimated cost before you book

    Cons

    • US only
    • No unlimited text-messaging plan like some subscription therapy apps
    • What you pay depends on your plan's coverage, so costs vary
    Visit SonderMind Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    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 SonderMind a good Spring Health alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Insurance plans
    200+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sondermind.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Average copay
    $25 per session
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sondermind.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Coverage area
    50 states + DC
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sondermind.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Government plans
    Medicare, Medicare Advantage, TRICARE
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sondermind.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Session format
    Virtual or in person
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sondermind.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. BetterHelp logo

    4. BetterHelp

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

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Spring Health

    Self-pay online therapy for people whose employer doesn't offer Spring Health.

    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 ×0.338
    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 Spring Health 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)
  5. Headspace logo

    5. Headspace

    Best for: Beginners who want structured courses and a tidy app, and students on the cheap plan

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web

    49.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Spring Health

    Sold to employers with meditation, coaching and therapy in one benefit, rather than therapy-first care.

    Pros

    • Structured beginner courses starting from Basics
    • Sleep, focus music and movement sessions in one app
    • Family plan for six and a low-cost student plan
    • 14-day free trial on the yearly plan

    Cons

    • Little free content without a subscription
    • App increasingly promotes coaching and therapy services
    • Courses can feel basic for experienced meditators
    Visit Headspace Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.334
    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 Headspace a good Spring Health alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026headspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Family plan
    $99.99 a year for up to 6 people
    Checked Nov 8, 2026headspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Student plan
    $9.99/yr for verified students
    Checked Nov 8, 2026headspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Minimum age
    18+, with limited exceptions
    Checked Nov 8, 2026headspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Part of Sword
    Checked Nov 8, 2026headspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Student discount
    $9.99 a year for verified students
    Checked Nov 8, 2026headspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Teladoc Health logo

    6. Teladoc Health

    Best for: US patients whose insurer or employer covers it and who want 24/7 non-emergency care

    PaidiOS, Android, Web

    48.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Spring Health

    Lets employers add mental health visits to a wider virtual-care benefit that also covers doctors.

    Pros

    • Urgent care available any time of day, by phone or video
    • Covers mental health, dermatology, nutrition and chronic conditions in one service
    • Often included free or cheaply through employers and health plans
    • Pay-per-visit option if you have no insurance

    Cons

    • Uninsured urgent-care visits cost $89 each
    • Prices for specialist and therapy visits are shown only after sign-up
    • US only, and not suited to emergencies
    Visit Teladoc Health Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.332
    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 Teladoc Health a good Spring Health alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Uninsured visit price
    $89 per 24/7 Care visit
    Checked Nov 8, 2026teladoc.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Insured visit price
    As low as $0
    Checked Nov 8, 2026teladoc.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Insurance
    Accepted by most major insurers
    Checked Nov 8, 2026teladoc.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Insurance required
    No
    Checked Nov 8, 2026teladoc.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Spring Health alternative for…

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

Lyra Health logo

Best Spring Health alternative for most people

Lyra Health

Comparable employer benefit with a very large global network and in-house specialty care.

Headspace logo

Best Spring Health alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Headspace

Sold to employers with meditation, coaching and therapy in one benefit, rather than therapy-first care.

Talkspace logo

Best Spring Health alternative for iPhone and Android

Talkspace

Text and video therapy available through many insurers and employers.

SonderMind logo

Best Spring Health alternative for working in the browser

SonderMind

Insurance-based therapist matching for individuals, without needing an employer.

Spring Health alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Spring Health?

Lyra Health ranks first right now. Comparable employer benefit with a very large global network and in-house specialty care. Talkspace and SonderMind follow it in our ranking.

Spring Health vs Lyra Health: what's the difference?

Both Spring Health and Lyra Health are paid products. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.

Is Spring Health free?

Spring Health is a paid product. Member cost: As low as $0 per session. Checked on Spring Health's own site, November 2026.

How much do Spring Health alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Spring Health alternatives: Talkspace, $69 a week (messaging-only therapy, without insurance); Headspace, $99.99 a year for up to 6 people; Teladoc Health, $89 per 24/7 Care visit. 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 Spring Health?

Yes. Headspace (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Spring Health?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Spring Health?

The complaints we hear most: employer pricing isn't published; free sessions depend on your employer or plan, so costs vary by member; leans on an AI assistant, which not everyone wants in mental health care.

How is this list ranked?

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