Apps and online care
Klarity Health vs Brightline
They differ on 9 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.
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
- Klarity Health: Medication
- Brightline: A therapist
- 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
- 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
- Klarity Health: Pay per visit; each provider sets the fee ($10 deposit to book a first visit); insurance with some providers
- Brightline: Copay with insurance; $200–$275/session self-pay ($350 first session)
- How you pay
- Klarity Health: I'll pay myself
- Brightline: Insurance
- Where
- Klarity Health: Web
- Brightline: iPhone, Android, Web
- Research
- Klarity Health: Early research
- Brightline: Limited research
- Privacy
- Klarity Health: Grade C
- Brightline: Grade A
- Sells your data
- Klarity Health: Not stated
- Brightline: No
- HIPAA
- Klarity Health: Not stated
- Brightline: Yes
The same for both: probably not for (anyone in crisis: call or text 988).
In crisis or thinking about suicide? In the US, call or text 988. This page is information from our reviews, not medical advice.