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Headspace vs MEDvidi: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

Headspace scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (64.3/100 vs 61.6/100), leading on trust & safety, value, reputation. MEDvidi comes out ahead on experience.

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Meditation app turned mental-health provider offering coaching, therapy and non-controlled psychiatry, largely insurance-billed, and pending acquisition by Sword Health.

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MEDvidi is a small, cash-only online psychiatry practice prescribing ADHD stimulants and other Schedule II-V medications where state and DEA rules allow; it is unrelated to the GLP-1 weight-loss brand MEDVi already listed on this site.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionHeadspaceMEDvidi
Overall Score64.3/100 ✓61.6/100
Trust & Safety30%68/100 ✓58/100
Value25%64/100 ✓62/100
Experience20%62/10068/100 ✓
Product Range15%62/10062/100
Reputation10%62/100 ✓58/100

At a Glance

Founded20102020
HeadquartersSanta Monica, CASan Jose, CA
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories11
Treatments listed43
Starting price$0/mo$159/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.

CategoryHeadspaceMEDvidi
Mental HealthFree–$149
Therapy (self-pay or insurance)
$159
Follow-Up Appointment

Headspace

+Therapy in all 50 states, in-network with 45+ plans; most insured members pay $0-35 per session and see an estimate before booking
+Meditation, sleep and coaching content bundled alongside clinical care in one app (4.8/5 on iOS)
+Self-pay therapy is priced per session ($149) with no membership required
−Psychiatry is generally unavailable to cash-pay members, and prescribers cannot issue controlled substances
−Consumer billing sentiment is poor (Trustpilot about 1.4/5), citing auto-renewal and web-only cancellation
−$125 fee for cancellations inside 48 hours or no-shows
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MEDvidi

+Solid Trustpilot sentiment (4.3/5, 1,300 reviews), with support staff frequently praised by name for resolving issues
+Transparent, itemized cash pricing ($195 initial, $159 follow-up) with no insurance paperwork required
+Treats a reasonably broad set of conditions (ADHD, anxiety, depression, insomnia, OCD) plus weight-loss consultations for a niche practice
−Prescribes Schedule II-V controlled substances via telehealth, which depends on DEA telemedicine flexibilities currently extended only through 2026-12-31 — a future rule change could disrupt care continuity
−Cash-only with no insurance accepted, raising effective cost for patients with coverage
−Reviewers report prescription fulfillment delays and difficulty reaching providers when pharmacies are out of stock
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Headspace vs MEDvidi — FAQ

Is Headspace better than MEDvidi?

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Headspace scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (64.3/100 vs 61.6/100), leading on trust & safety, value, reputation. MEDvidi comes out ahead on experience.

Is Headspace or MEDvidi cheaper?

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Headspace has the lower starting price (from $0/mo vs $159/mo for MEDvidi). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Headspace and MEDvidi both offer?

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Both platforms treat Mental Health. Headspace covers 1 treatment category total and MEDvidi covers 1.

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