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Wysa alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

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

Top picks

  • BetterHelp logo

    Best overall

    BetterHelp

    Paid

  • Headspace logo

    Best free option

    Headspace

    Family plan: $99.99 a year for up to 6 people

Common reasons people leave Wysa: not a crisis or emergency service, and human coaching costs extra and is only offered in some countries. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Wysa, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. BetterHelp currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1BetterHelp logoBetterHelpPaid—NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 568.8
2Talkspace logoTalkspacePaid$69 a week (messaging-only therapy, without insurance)NoWeb, iOS, Android11 of 1164.8
3Amaha logoAmahaPaid—NoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 457.5
4Headspace logoHeadspaceFree plan + paid$99.99 a year for up to 6 peopleNoiOS, Android, Web6 of 652.6
5Calm logoCalmFree plan + paid$79.99/yr after a 7-day free trialNoiOS, Android, Web5 of 551.2
  1. BetterHelp logo

    1. BetterHelpTop pick

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

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Wysa

    Ongoing sessions with a licensed therapist, if you need real therapy rather than self-help tools.

    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 ×0.3100
    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 BetterHelp a good Wysa 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)
  2. Talkspace logo

    2. Talkspace

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

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Wysa

    Licensed therapy and psychiatry that can be covered by major US insurance plans.

    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 ×0.387
    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 Wysa 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. Amaha logo

    3. Amaha

    Best for: People in India who want therapy and psychiatry in their own language, online or in person

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Wysa

    Also from India, Amaha pairs self-care tools with booked sessions with therapists and psychiatrists when an app chat isn't enough.

    Pros

    • Therapy and psychiatry coordinated by one team
    • Care in 15+ Indian languages
    • Online sessions plus clinics in three Indian cities
    • Self-help app with trackers and community

    Cons

    • 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
    Visit Amaha Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 Amaha a good Wysa alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Founded
    2016
    Checked Nov 8, 2026amahahealth.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    15+ Indian languages
    Checked Nov 8, 2026amahahealth.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Online therapy
    Available worldwide
    Checked Nov 8, 2026amahahealth.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Compliance
    HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001
    Checked Nov 8, 2026amahahealth.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Headspace logo

    4. Headspace

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

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Wysa

    Guided meditation and mindfulness courses for stress, with a more polished content library.

    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 ×0.346
    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 Headspace a good Wysa 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)
  5. Calm logo

    5. Calm

    Best for: People who want a large library of sleep stories, music and guided sessions in one paid app

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Wysa

    Better if sleep and relaxation audio matter more to you than a chat-based coach.

    Pros

    • Very large sleep library: Sleep Stories, soundscapes and music
    • Clear starter programs: 7 Days and 21 Days of Calm
    • Runs on phones, web, Apple TV and smartwatches
    • Family plan and a one-time lifetime option

    Cons

    • Most content needs a paid subscription
    • Prices differ between web, App Store and Google Play
    • Sleep-heavy library is more than some meditators need
    Visit Calm 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 Calm a good Wysa alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Yearly price (web)
    $79.99/yr after a 7-day free trial
    Checked Nov 8, 2026calm.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Sleep Stories
    500+ narrated Sleep Stories
    Checked Nov 8, 2026calm.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Devices
    iOS, Android, web, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Wear OS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026calm.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter programs
    7 Days of Calm, then 21 Days of Calm
    Checked Nov 8, 2026calm.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Breathing tool
    60-second Breathe Bubble
    Checked Nov 8, 2026calm.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Wysa alternative for…

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

BetterHelp logo

Best Wysa alternative for most people

BetterHelp

Ongoing sessions with a licensed therapist, if you need real therapy rather than self-help tools.

Headspace logo

Best Wysa alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Headspace

Guided meditation and mindfulness courses for stress, with a more polished content library.

Talkspace logo

Best Wysa alternative for iPhone and Android

Talkspace

Licensed therapy and psychiatry that can be covered by major US insurance plans.

Amaha logo

Best Wysa alternative for working in the browser

Amaha

Also from India, Amaha pairs self-care tools with booked sessions with therapists and psychiatrists when an app chat isn't enough.

Wysa alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Wysa?

BetterHelp ranks first right now. Ongoing sessions with a licensed therapist, if you need real therapy rather than self-help tools. Talkspace and Amaha follow it in our ranking.

Wysa vs BetterHelp: what's the difference?

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

Is Wysa free?

Wysa is free with paid plans. Free plan: Yes, AI chat and in-chat tools; Teams plan: $50 per employee/year. Checked on Wysa's own site, November 2026.

How much do Wysa alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Wysa alternatives: Talkspace, $69 a week (messaging-only therapy, without insurance); Headspace, $99.99 a year for up to 6 people; Calm, $79.99/yr after a 7-day free trial. 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 Wysa?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Wysa?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Wysa?

The complaints we hear most: 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.

How is this list ranked?

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