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Youper alternatives: 5 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

  • Rosebud logo

    Best free option

    Rosebud

    Starting price: $12.99 a month

Common reasons people leave Youper: service was discontinued on September 30, 2026, and never a substitute for clinical care or crisis support. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Youper, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Wysa currently ranks first.

Youper has been discontinued. Discontinued on September 30, 2026, according to the Youper website.

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 559.4
3Talkspace logoTalkspacePaid$69 a week (messaging-only therapy, without insurance)NoWeb, iOS, Android11 of 1157.5
4Rosebud logoRosebudFree plan + paid$12.99 a monthNoWeb, iOS, Android8 of 854.4
5Headspace logoHeadspaceFree plan + paid$99.99 a year for up to 6 peopleNoiOS, Android, Web6 of 652.6
  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 Youper

    The closest replacement: an AI chatbot for emotional support with optional human coaching.

    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 Youper 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

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Youper

    Moves you from an AI companion to a licensed human therapist by 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 ×0.369
    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 BetterHelp a good Youper 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

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Youper

    Human therapy and psychiatry online, often covered by insurance.

    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 ×0.363
    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 Talkspace a good Youper 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. Rosebud logo

    4. Rosebud

    Best for: People who want an AI coach that asks good questions and remembers past entries

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    54.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Youper

    AI-guided journaling that keeps the reflective journal side of Youper alive.

    Pros

    • Thoughtful follow-up questions on each entry
    • Long-term memory connects patterns over time
    • Voice journaling and weekly reviews

    Cons

    • Best features need a fairly pricey subscription
    • Entries are processed by an AI service
    • Not end-to-end encrypted
    Visit Rosebud 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 Rosebud a good Youper alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Monthly price
    $12.99/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026rosebud.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Annual price
    $107.99/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026rosebud.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Free tier
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026rosebud.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Encryption
    In transit and at rest
    Checked Nov 8, 2026rosebud.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $12.99 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026rosebud.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Bloom annual plan
    $107.99 a year ($8.99/month)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026rosebud.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026rosebud.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Student discount
    Student and disability discounts available
    Checked Nov 8, 2026rosebud.app(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

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Youper

    Meditation and mental wellbeing content, plus coaching, for daily self-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 ×0.346
    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 Youper 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)

The best Youper alternative for…

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

Wysa logo

Best Youper alternative for most people

Wysa

The closest replacement: an AI chatbot for emotional support with optional human coaching.

Rosebud logo

Best Youper alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Rosebud

AI-guided journaling that keeps the reflective journal side of Youper alive.

BetterHelp logo

Best Youper alternative for iPhone and Android

BetterHelp

Moves you from an AI companion to a licensed human therapist by subscription.

Talkspace logo

Best Youper alternative for working in the browser

Talkspace

Human therapy and psychiatry online, often covered by insurance.

Youper alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Youper?

Wysa ranks first right now. The closest replacement: an AI chatbot for emotional support with optional human coaching. BetterHelp and Talkspace follow it in our ranking.

Youper vs Wysa: what's the difference?

Both Youper and Wysa are free with paid plans. Only Wysa runs on Web.

Is Youper free?

Youper is free with paid plans.

How much do Youper alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Youper alternatives: Wysa, $50 per employee/year; Talkspace, $69 a week (messaging-only therapy, without insurance); Rosebud, $12.99 a month; Headspace, $99.99 a year for up to 6 people. 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 Youper?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Youper?

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

Why do people switch from Youper?

The complaints we hear most: service was discontinued on September 30, 2026; never a substitute for clinical care or crisis support; adults only; not intended for under-18s.

How is this list ranked?

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