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Free Youper alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

3 of the 5 Youper alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Wysa, Rosebud and Headspace rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

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
2Rosebud logoRosebudFree plan + paid$12.99 a monthNoWeb, iOS, Android8 of 854.4
3Headspace 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. Rosebud logo

    2. 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)
  3. Headspace logo

    3. 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)