Apps and online care
Inflow vs Brightline
They differ on 8 of 10 things we check. No winner here: the better one is the one that fits what you need and how you'd pay.
Inflow
You do short daily lessons and exercises based on CBT for adult ADHD, and can join a community or, on higher plans, get coaching.
Brightline
You start with an in-depth evaluation of your child, then work with a therapist, psychiatrist or coach by video or at a clinic, with parents involved in care.
Where they differ
- Kind of help
- Inflow: An app I use on my own
- Brightline: A therapist
- Good for
- Inflow: Adults with ADHD, diagnosed or suspected, who want to learn CBT-based coping skills; People on ADHD medication who want skills training alongside it
- Brightline: Parents of children or teens up to 18 with anxiety, OCD, ADHD or behaviour problems; Families in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut who want in-person or video visits
- Cost
- Inflow: $199/year or $47.99/month
- Brightline: Copay with insurance; $200–$275/session self-pay ($350 first session)
- How you pay
- Inflow: I'll pay myself
- Brightline: Insurance
- Where
- Inflow: iPhone, Android
- Brightline: iPhone, Android, Web
- Research
- Inflow: Some research support
- Brightline: Limited research
- Privacy
- Inflow: Grade C
- Brightline: Grade A
- HIPAA
- Inflow: Not stated
- Brightline: Yes
The same for both: probably not for (anyone in crisis: call or text 988), sells your data (no).
In crisis or thinking about suicide? In the US, call or text 988. This page is information from our reviews, not medical advice.