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BetterHelp vs Talkiatry: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of BetterHelp and Talkiatry based on our independent scoring across trust, value, experience, product range, and reputation — plus real pricing for the treatments they both offer.

Our Verdict

Talkiatry scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (65.8/100 vs 54.5/100), leading on trust & safety, value, product range, reputation. BetterHelp comes out ahead on experience.

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BetterHelp
Below Average

BetterHelp is Teladoc Health's online talk-therapy platform, matching users with licensed therapists for messaging, chat, phone and video sessions; it does not prescribe medication and operates under a 2023 FTC order over sharing health data with advertisers.

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Insurance-only virtual psychiatry practice with 800+ psychiatrists in 45 states, able to prescribe controlled substances including ADHD stimulants where state law allows.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionBetterHelpTalkiatry
Overall Score54.5/10065.8/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%45/10070/100 ✓
Value25%58/10072/100 ✓
Experience20%70/100 ✓58/100
Product Range15%50/10060/100 ✓
Reputation10%50/10062/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20132019
HeadquartersMountain View, CANew York, NY
Publicly tradedYes (TDOC)No
Treatment categories11
Treatments listed13
Starting price$280/mo$20/mo

Pricing Where They Compete

Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.

CategoryBetterHelpTalkiatry
Mental Health$280–$400
Online Therapy (messaging, chat, phone, video)
$20–$50
Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management

BetterHelp

+Large licensed-therapist network with messaging, live chat, phone and video in one membership
+Therapist switching is self-serve and frequently praised in reviews
+Weekly price range ($70–$100) published on the FAQ; insurance accepted in a growing number of states (average $23 copay)
−2023 FTC order: shared users' mental-health data with Facebook, Snapchat, Criteo and Pinterest for advertising despite privacy promises; paid $7.8M in consumer refunds
−No medication management: therapists cannot prescribe or formally diagnose
−Cash price of about $280–$400 per month is high relative to per-session pay-as-you-go therapy
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Talkiatry

+Board-certified psychiatrists (not only NPs) with 60-minute adult and 75-minute child/teen intake visits
+Can prescribe controlled medications, including ADHD stimulants, in states where telehealth law permits
+In-network with major commercial plans and Medicare; typical copays are $20-50 per visit
−No self-pay option, and Medicaid and TRICARE are not accepted
−Weak independent ratings (Trustpilot about 2.7/5, BBB about 1.1/5) concentrated on billing and customer service
−$100 fee for cancelling or rescheduling within 48 hours
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BetterHelp vs Talkiatry — FAQ

Is BetterHelp better than Talkiatry?

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Talkiatry scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (65.8/100 vs 54.5/100), leading on trust & safety, value, product range, reputation. BetterHelp comes out ahead on experience.

Is BetterHelp or Talkiatry cheaper?

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Talkiatry has the lower starting price (from $20/mo vs $280/mo for BetterHelp). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do BetterHelp and Talkiatry both offer?

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Both platforms treat Mental Health. BetterHelp covers 1 treatment category total and Talkiatry covers 1.

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