Best online therapy services
Services that connect you with licensed therapists or psychiatric providers over messaging, phone or video.
9 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All online therapy services
- Alternatives to Talkspace
Online therapy and psychiatry service that works with major US insurance plans.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to BetterHelp
Subscription online therapy that matches you with a licensed therapist for messaging, phone or video sessions.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Wysa
Anonymous AI chatbot for mental wellbeing, with CBT-based exercises and optional paid human coaching.
Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web - Alternatives to SonderMind
US mental health service that matches you with in-network therapists and psychiatry providers, online or in person.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Rula
- Alternatives to Grow Therapy
Find in-network therapists and psychiatric prescribers for online or in-person sessions in the US.
PaidWeb - Alternatives to Talkiatry
Online psychiatry practice in the US where visits are covered by insurance and clinicians can prescribe.
PaidWeb - Alternatives to Amaha
Indian mental health service offering online and in-person therapy, psychiatry and a self-help app.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Youper
Youper
DiscontinuedAI wellbeing chatbot for mood tracking and journaling, discontinued in September 2026.
Free plan + paidiOS, Android
Our picks by need
Best for most people
TalkspaceBest for iPhone and Android
BetterHelpPopular comparisons
Common questions
What are the best online therapy services?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading online therapy services right now are Talkspace, BetterHelp, Wysa, SonderMind and Rula.
Are there free online therapy services?
Yes. Wysa (free plan + paid) has a free option, out of 1 free or freemium apps we track.
Which online therapy services are open source?
None of the apps in this category is open source.