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Headspace vs Talkiatry: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Headspace 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 64.3/100), leading on trust & safety, value. Headspace comes out ahead on experience, product range. Headspace has the lower entry price (from $0/mo vs $20/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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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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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

DimensionHeadspaceTalkiatry
Overall Score64.3/10065.8/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%68/10070/100 ✓
Value25%64/10072/100 ✓
Experience20%62/100 ✓58/100
Product Range15%62/100 ✓60/100
Reputation10%62/10062/100

At a Glance

Founded20102019
HeadquartersSanta Monica, CANew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories11
Treatments listed43
Starting price$0/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.

CategoryHeadspaceTalkiatry
Mental HealthFree–$149
Therapy (self-pay or insurance)
$20–$50
Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management

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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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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Headspace vs Talkiatry — FAQ

Is Headspace better than Talkiatry?

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Talkiatry scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (65.8/100 vs 64.3/100), leading on trust & safety, value. Headspace comes out ahead on experience, product range. Headspace has the lower entry price (from $0/mo vs $20/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Headspace or Talkiatry cheaper?

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Headspace has the lower starting price (from $0/mo vs $20/mo for Talkiatry). 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 Talkiatry both offer?

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

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