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33 medication pairs and 59 app and platform pages. the medication pages never rank the two drugs: head-to-head efficacy differences between most same-class pairs are smaller than rankings make them look, so what gets compared is the public record.

medications, side by side

every number renders from the same checked-in dossier and payer files as the medication pages: the label’s boxed warning, FDA approval, federal usage estimates, Medicare and Medicaid claims, and the litigation record.

apps and services people weigh up

what each one is, what it costs on its own site, and when it is the better choice. veisund is free peer support, not therapy, and every page says where it does not fit.

the full set, including the ones written for therapists: /alternatives.

therapist platforms, head to head

for clinicians choosing where to list or bill. index: /experts/compare.

  • Alma vs Headway — Alma: flat membership, you keep 100% of reimbursements. Headway: free, keeps an unpublished cut (reported 10-15%). Break-even is ~14-16 sessions a week.
  • Psychology Today vs Zencare — Psychology Today costs $29.95/mo and has the most traffic; Zencare runs $59-69/mo + $130 setup with vetted profiles and pro media. Which directory fits your practice — and where veisund fits.
  • BetterHelp vs Talkspace — 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 vs Cerebral — 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 vs SonderMind — 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 vs Zocdoc — 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.
  • Headway vs Psychology Today — 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 vs TalkLife — 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.
  • Headspace vs Calm — 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.
  • SonderMind vs Grow Therapy — 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 vs Headway — 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 vs Grow Therapy — 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.
  • Psychology Today vs Zocdoc — 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 vs Headspace Ebb — 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 vs Cerebral — 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.
  • Grow Therapy vs Rula — 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.

related: topics, supplements and unapproved substances, claims we went and checked, side-effect rates, drug vs placebo and how long each drug was tested.