honest, side-by-side comparisons with the apps people usually consider. veisund is free, anonymous peer support — not therapy — and each page is upfront about where each tool fits.
BetterHelp is not free: $70 to $100 a week self-pay or a $23 average copay, per its site on 2026-10-15. veisund is free peer support under a handle.
Talkspace takes most major insurance (average copay $10 to $15) or costs $69 a week and up self-pay, per its site on 2026-10-15. veisund is free peer support.
A straight head-to-head: 7 Cups gives you a trained volunteer listener over text; veisund gives you a community, anonymous video posts, and a resolution mechanic. Both free.
veisund is a TalkLife alternative with anonymous video posts and a resolution mechanic — free, with no paid tier.
Wysa gives you an AI chatbot. veisund gives you real people — free peer support under a handle, from humans who have actually been there.
Woebot wound down its consumer app in 2025. veisund is a free alternative built on real humans: peer support under a handle.
Supportiv charges individuals $24 for a 24-hour Day Pass of moderated group chat. veisund is free peer support by post and reply. What each one is, checked 2026-09-29.
HeyPeers runs live video support groups led by certified peer supporters. Most are free and some cost $5 to $7. How veisund differs, checked 2026-09-29.
BlahTherapy's own chat hub says its anonymous vent chat is offline for redevelopment and points to AI chatbots. A free, human alternative, checked 2026-09-29.
HearMe connects you one-on-one with a trained listener by text for $7.99 a month or $69.99 a year. veisund is free peer support by post and reply. Checked 2026-09-29.
Togetherall is free only through a funding school, employer or health authority, and sells no individual plan. A free alternative anyone can join, checked 2026-09-29.
Replika is an AI companion with free and paid tiers. Its terms say it is not mental health care. A free alternative where people can answer, checked 2026-09-29.
Many people use ChatGPT for emotional support. What OpenAI's own terms and research say about that, and a free peer-support alternative. Checked 2026-09-29.
Headspace is a paid meditation app that also sells text coaching and insurance-billed therapy. veisund is free peer support under a handle. What each one is, checked on their own sites.
Calm is a paid sleep and meditation app whose terms say it is not a medical provider. veisund is free peer support under a handle. An honest comparison, checked on Calm's own site.
Finch is a free self-care pet app with an optional Finch Plus subscription. veisund is free peer support where real people can answer to your posts. What each does, checked on Finch's site.
Cerebral sells online therapy and medication management from $180 per 3 months to $365/month. Here are its published plans, its FTC and DOJ record, and when free peer support fits instead.
Online-Therapy.com runs $48 to $96 a week (first month discounted), takes no insurance directly, and lets you use a nickname. How it compares with veisund's free peer support.
Calmerry's plans run $49.50 to $73.75 a week in the first month, with 30-minute video sessions and no insurance. How it compares with veisund's free peer support, from Calmerry's own pages.
ReGain is online relationship therapy at $70 to $100 a week, with a shared account your partner can read. What ReGain publishes, its tie to BetterHelp, and when free peer support fits.
Teen Counseling offers licensed therapists to ages 13-19 for $70 to $100 a week, with parental consent. veisund is 18+ only. An honest page on who each one is for.
Amwell offers scheduled video therapy and psychiatry, but its consumer pages do not publish visit prices. What Amwell covers, who it fits, and when free peer support on veisund is the better first step.
MDLive therapy runs $0-179 for a first visit and $140 for follow-ups before insurance; psychiatry $0-299. What MDLive covers, what it won't prescribe, and when free peer support on veisund fits instead.
Doctor on Demand self-pay: $134 for a 25-minute psychologist visit, $184 for 50 minutes, $299 for a first psychiatry visit. What it offers, what it won't prescribe, and when free peer support on veisund fits.
Rula patients pay about $15 a session with insurance; without it, therapy is $150 and a first psychiatry visit $225. What Rula offers, who it fits, and when free peer support on veisund is enough.
Grow Therapy says sessions average $21 with insurance and most clients start within 2 days; self-pay prices are set by each provider. What Grow offers, and when free peer support on veisund fits instead.
SonderMind says the average copay is around $25 and 83% of people start care within 4 days; self-pay varies by state and provider. What SonderMind offers, and when free peer support on veisund fits.
Talkiatry is online psychiatry through insurance only: no self-pay option, no Medicaid, about $30 a visit for most patients. What it offers, its limits, and where free peer support on veisund fits.
Thriveworks self-pay: $200-240 for a first therapy session, $300-375 for a first psychiatry visit; copays $0-55 with insurance; $135 late-cancel fee. What it offers and when free peer support on veisund fits.
LifeStance Health: 550+ outpatient centers in 34 states, most copays $22-36, a card on file required, self-pay rates not published. What it offers, and when free peer support on veisund fits.
Done's ADHD telehealth membership, checked on its own site: first-month price, $79/month after, no insurance for appointments. The DOJ case record, stated from justice.gov. And where free ADHD peer support fits.
Zocdoc books real appointments with in-network providers for free. It does not provide care or tell you what a visit will cost. What it does for mental health, where directories differ, and where free peer support fits.
Open Path: a $65 one-time membership, then $40–70 per individual session with a therapist in its network — if your household earns under $100,000 and insurance won't cover it. Checked on its own site.
TherapyDen's filters go further than most directories. Its search results only show therapists paying $30/month, and it doesn't vouch for listings. What that means for you, and where free peer support fits.
Inclusive Therapists vets every member and matches people by hand, free. It also lists coaches and healers, not only licensed therapists. What it does and doesn't do, and where free peer support fits.
Mental Health Match is free: a survey matches you with licensed therapists. Its terms say results only include therapists paying a monthly fee. What it does and doesn't do, and where free peer support fits.
Monarch, SimplePractice's therapist directory, now redirects to Therapy Finder. Free to search, with online appointment requests; it doesn't handle insurance or verify profiles. Checked on its own site.
TherapyTribe is two things: a therapist directory since 2006 and TheTribe, free peer-support groups. What each does, what TherapyTribe says it doesn't check, and how veisund's post-and-reply peer support differs.
Youper says all services end September 30, 2026 and user data is deleted from October 1. How to export yours, what happens to subscriptions, and honest alternatives. Checked 2026-09-29.
On 2026-09-29 faithfulcounseling.com redirected to betterhelp.com. What that means for you, and faith-integrated counseling options checked on their own sites.
On 2026-09-29 pridecounseling.com redirected to betterhelp.com. LGBTQ-affirming therapy directories, the Trevor Project, Trans Lifeline, and where veisund fits.
Wisdo says it has been acquired by Talkspace, and its sign-up now checks your state and health plan to see if it's free for you. What Wisdo offers, and free alternatives. Checked 2026-09-29.
Looking for a site like Psychology Today to find a therapist? Zocdoc, Headway, TherapyDen, Inclusive Therapists, Mental Health Match, Therapy Finder and Open Path compared: what each costs you, how you reach someone, and who pays to be listed. Checked 2026-09-29.
BetterHelp: $70–100 a week out of pocket, $23 average copay. Talkspace: $69–109 a week, most insured pay $0. About $300–470 a month either way. Re-read on their own sites 2026-10-14.
Talkspace: weekly therapy plans from $69, psychiatry at $299 then $175. Cerebral: therapy $175/session, medication plan $180 every 3 months. Neither prescribes controlled substances. Cerebral's DOJ agreement stated from justice.gov.
Alma says insured clients pay about $20 a session; SonderMind says about $25. Both offer therapy and medication management in all 50 states. Checked against both sites on 2026-09-29.
Headway only books new clients who have accepted insurance and handles the bill; Zocdoc is a free booking marketplace for 200+ specialties where the practice bills you. Checked 2026-09-29.
Psychology Today is a free directory you contact therapists from; Headway books and bills in-network care but needs accepted insurance. What each does for you, checked 2026-09-29.
7 Cups pairs you 1-on-1 with trained volunteer listeners (13+); TalkLife is a moderated peer feed (16+). Both free to use. What each is for, from their own sites, checked 2026-09-29.
Calm has a real free tier (230+ meditations); Headspace's free access is a trial. Headspace also sells therapy ($149 cash, $0-35 with insurance) and was acquired by Sword. Checked 2026-09-29.
Grow says sessions average $21 with insurance and accepts Medicaid plans; SonderMind says ~$25 and names Medicare and TRICARE West. Both offer therapy and medication. Checked 2026-09-29.
Rula publishes cash rates ($150 therapy, $225/$175 psychiatry) and says insured patients typically pay $15; Headway needs accepted insurance for new clients. Checked 2026-09-29.
Alma says insured clients average $20 a session, Grow says $21. Both claim 26,000+ providers. Grow names Medicaid and shows cash rates on profiles; Alma offers free consultations. Checked 2026-09-29.
Both are free to search and paid for by providers. Psychology Today says no paid ranking; Zocdoc sells labeled Sponsored Results but books you instantly with verified reviews. Checked 2026-09-29.
Wysa's AI chat is free; Ebb comes with a paid Headspace plan ($69.99/yr or $12.99/mo). Age limits, voice, privacy, human coaching, and what neither one does. Checked 2026-09-29.
BetterHelp: therapy only, $70–$100/week. Cerebral: therapy $175/session or a medication plan at $180 per 3 months, insurance accepted. Plus the FTC and DOJ records, from ftc.gov and justice.gov. Checked 2026-09-29.
Rula publishes one cash rate ($150/session therapy) and serves ages 5+; Grow lets each therapist set a self-pay rate and offers sliding scale. Medicaid, in-person, fees, compared. Checked 2026-09-29.