Open Path Collective vs Talkspace

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.

Open Path Collective

You browse Open Path's directory, pay a one-time $65 membership, and contact a therapist who offers reduced-fee sessions online or in person.

You answer an intake questionnaire, get matched with a licensed therapist, then message them any time and meet by live video depending on your plan.

Kind of help: Open Path Collective: A therapist; Talkspace: A therapist, Medication
Good for: Open Path Collective: People who are uninsured or underinsured and need lower-cost therapy; People who want to choose their own therapist, online or in person; Talkspace: Adults with depression, anxiety or stress who want a therapist they can message between live sessions; People whose insurance or employer plan covers Talkspace
Cost: Open Path Collective: $65 one-time membership, then $30–$80/session; Talkspace: $69–$109/week self-pay; copay with insurance
Where: Open Path Collective: Web; Talkspace: iPhone, Android, Web
Research: Open Path Collective: Not stated; Talkspace: Strong research support
Privacy: Open Path Collective: Grade B; Talkspace: Grade C
Sells your data: Open Path Collective: No; Talkspace: Yes
HIPAA: Open Path Collective: Not stated; Talkspace: Yes

The same for both: probably not for (anyone in crisis: call or text 988), how you pay (i'll pay myself).

In crisis or thinking about suicide? In the US, call or text 988. This page is information from our reviews, not medical advice.