Mental Health & Therapy

The Best BetterHelp Alternatives

6 BetterHelp alternatives, ranked on our independent 6-factor score with pricing, insurance and public sentiment.

Quick answer

The best-rated alternative to BetterHelp is Sesame (4.4/5), which is cash-pay from $32/visit. Below are 6 mental health & therapy alternatives ranked by our independent 6-factor score.

Editorially independent: Our rankings and ratings are decided by our editors and are never for sale. Clinics can claim and manage their profile, but cannot pay to change their position or score. See our methodology.

Sesame

★★★★★4.4

Best for a cash-pay budget from $32/visit

Rated 4.4/5, higher than BetterHelp's 3.9/5. Cash pay, from $32/visit. Trustpilot: 4.5/5 from ~4,000 reviews.

Read our Sesame review

Grow Therapy

★★★★★4.3

Best for patients who want to use insurance

Rated 4.3/5, higher than BetterHelp's 3.9/5. Unlike BetterHelp, it accepts insurance (Commercial, Medicaid), with cash pricing from Insurance copay (often under $40). Trustpilot: 4.8/5 from ~7,700 reviews.

Read our Grow Therapy review

Talkiatry

★★★★★4.2

Best for patients who want to use insurance

Rated 4.2/5, higher than BetterHelp's 3.9/5. Unlike BetterHelp, it accepts insurance (Commercial), with cash pricing from Insurance copay. Trustpilot: 2.5/5 from ~750 reviews (billing-skewed).

Read our Talkiatry review BetterHelp vs Talkiatry

Rula

★★★★★4.1

Best for patients who want to use insurance

Rated 4.1/5, higher than BetterHelp's 3.9/5. Unlike BetterHelp, it accepts insurance (Commercial), with cash pricing from Insurance copay (self-pay from $150/session). Trustpilot: ~4.5/5 from ~4,500 reviews.

Read our Rula review

Talkspace

★★★★★4.1

Best for patients who want to use insurance

Rated 4.1/5, higher than BetterHelp's 3.9/5. Unlike BetterHelp, it accepts insurance (Commercial), with cash pricing from $69/wk or copay. Trustpilot: 4.3 to 4.5/5 from ~2,000 reviews.

Read our Talkspace review BetterHelp vs Talkspace

Lemonaid Health

★★★★★4.1

Best for a cash-pay budget from $25/visit

Rated 4.1/5, higher than BetterHelp's 3.9/5. Cash pay, from $25/visit. Trustpilot: 4.4/5 from ~183 reviews.

Read our Lemonaid Health review

Why people look for BetterHelp alternatives

•No psychiatry/meds
•Not billed to insurance
•Therapist fit varies

See the full picture in our BetterHelp review.

BetterHelp alternatives: FAQ

What is the best alternative to BetterHelp?+

Sesame is the best-rated alternative, scoring 4.4/5 on our independent 6-factor rubric. Pricing starts at $32/visit.

Is there a cheaper alternative to BetterHelp?+

Lemonaid Health is among the lowest-priced options here, starting at $25/visit. Compare total cost, since add-ons and lab fees vary by provider.

BetterHelp vs Sesame: which is better?+

Sesame rates 4.4/5 versus BetterHelp. The right pick depends on whether you want insurance, the lowest price, or a specific treatment.