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GoodRx vs Talkspace: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

Talkspace scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (75.4/100 vs 74.3/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range. GoodRx comes out ahead on value. GoodRx has the lower entry price (from $16/mo vs $175/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

74
GoodRx
Good

Prescription discount giant that expanded into telehealth, with the unique advantage of integrated drug price comparison.

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75
Talkspace
Very Good

Talkspace is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: TALK) telehealth platform offering online therapy and psychiatry, notable among prescribers for declining to prescribe controlled substances.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionGoodRxTalkspace
Overall Score74.3/10075.4/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%75/10080/100 ✓
Value25%85/100 ✓70/100
Experience20%70/10078/100 ✓
Product Range15%60/10072/100 ✓
Reputation10%75/10075/100

At a Glance

Founded20112012
HeadquartersSanta Monica, CANew York, NY
Publicly tradedYes (GDRX)Yes (TALK)
Treatment categories61
Treatments listed52
Starting price$16/mo$175/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.

CategoryGoodRxTalkspace
Mental Health$19–$59
Mental Health Visit
$175
Psychiatry Follow-Up (Medication Management)

GoodRx

+Integrated drug price comparison — find cheapest pharmacy instantly
+Massive existing user trust from discount platform
+Affordable visits starting at $19
−Telehealth secondary to core discount business
−No integrated pharmacy for fulfillment
−Weight loss subscription jumped from $39 intro to $119/mo
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Talkspace

+Does not prescribe controlled substances, eliminating DEA telemedicine-flexibility exposure that affects most psychiatry peers
+In-network with major insurers including Cigna, Aetna, and Optum, with copays as low as $0
+Strong Trustpilot sentiment (4.4/5, 2,388 reviews) concentrated on therapist and prescriber quality
−Self-pay pricing ($299 initial, $175/follow-up) is high relative to cash-pay peers for patients without insurance
−Recurring Trustpilot complaints about billing and cancellation-fee enforcement (one reviewer cited a $125 charge for cancelling 54 minutes before an appointment)
−Non-controlled formulary means patients needing stimulants or benzodiazepines must seek care elsewhere
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GoodRx vs Talkspace — FAQ

Is GoodRx better than Talkspace?

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Talkspace scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (75.4/100 vs 74.3/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range. GoodRx comes out ahead on value. GoodRx has the lower entry price (from $16/mo vs $175/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is GoodRx or Talkspace cheaper?

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GoodRx has the lower starting price (from $16/mo vs $175/mo for Talkspace). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do GoodRx and Talkspace both offer?

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Both platforms treat Mental Health. GoodRx covers 6 treatment categories total and Talkspace covers 1.

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