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Headspace vs Ria Health: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Headspace and Ria Health 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 64.1/100), leading on value. Ria Health comes out ahead on experience, product range.

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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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Ria Health is a San Francisco-based, Joint Commission-accredited online alcohol-treatment program combining medication (naltrexone, acamprosate and off-label options), recovery coaching and a Bluetooth breathalyzer, billed mainly through insurance.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionHeadspaceRia Health
Overall Score64.3/100 ✓64.1/100
Trust & Safety30%68/10068/100
Value25%64/100 ✓58/100
Experience20%62/10064/100 ✓
Product Range15%62/10068/100 ✓
Reputation10%62/10062/100

At a Glance

Founded2010—
HeadquartersSanta Monica, CASan Francisco, CA
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories11
Treatments listed41
Starting price$0/mo$200/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.

CategoryHeadspaceRia Health
Mental HealthFree–$149
Therapy (self-pay or insurance)
$200–$400
Alcohol Treatment Program (medication + coaching + breathalyzer)

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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Ria Health

+Widest medication menu among online alcohol programs reviewed: naltrexone, acamprosate, topiramate, baclofen, gabapentin
+Bundles recovery coaching and a Bluetooth breathalyzer (shipped at no extra charge) with medical management
+In-network with several major insurers (Anthem/BCBS, UnitedHealthcare/Optum, Carelon, select Medicare Advantage); Joint Commission accreditation displayed
−Self-pay price is not published; requires a sales/intake call to learn cost
−17% of Trustpilot reviews are 1-star, citing charges after cancellation and insurance confusion; company responds to only ~26% of negative reviews
−Reports of missed appointments and onboarding communication gaps
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Headspace vs Ria Health — FAQ

Is Headspace better than Ria Health?

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Headspace scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (64.3/100 vs 64.1/100), leading on value. Ria Health comes out ahead on experience, product range.

Is Headspace or Ria Health cheaper?

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Headspace has the lower starting price (from $0/mo vs $200/mo for Ria Health). 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 Ria Health both offer?

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

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