Apps and online care
Klarity Health vs Amwell
They differ on 7 of 10 things we check. No winner here: the better one is the one that fits what you need and how you'd pay.
Klarity Health
You complete a short intake, pick a licensed provider on Klarity, and meet them by video; they can prescribe medication where appropriate and legal, and you book follow-ups as needed.
Amwell
You create a free Amwell account with your name, state and birthdate, then book a video visit with a therapist or psychiatrist licensed in your state.
Where they differ
- Kind of help
- Klarity Health: Medication
- Amwell: A therapist, Medication
- Good for
- Klarity Health: Adults who want a medication evaluation or refills without a monthly subscription; People who want to choose their own prescriber and compare prices
- Amwell: People whose health plan or employer covers Amwell visits; Adults who want video psychiatry for medication management
- Cost
- Klarity Health: Pay per visit; each provider sets the fee ($10 deposit to book a first visit); insurance with some providers
- Amwell: Copay with insurance; about $109–$142/session therapy or $292 first psychiatry visit self-pay
- How you pay
- Klarity Health: I'll pay myself
- Amwell: Insurance
- Where
- Klarity Health: Web
- Amwell: iPhone, Android, Web
- Sells your data
- Klarity Health: Not stated
- Amwell: No
- HIPAA
- Klarity Health: Not stated
- Amwell: Yes
The same for both: probably not for (anyone in crisis: call or text 988), research (early research), privacy (grade c).
In crisis or thinking about suicide? In the US, call or text 988. This page is information from our reviews, not medical advice.