Apps and online care
Prosper Health vs BetterHelp
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.
Prosper Health
Prosper Health lets you get assessed for autism as an adult, or see a therapist who specialises in autism, all by video.
BetterHelp
You fill in a questionnaire, get matched with a licensed therapist, and meet by video, phone or live chat, with messaging in between.
Where they differ
- Good for
- Prosper Health: Adults who think they may be autistic and want a formal assessment by video; Autistic adults looking for a therapist who specialises in autism
- BetterHelp: Adults with mild to moderate depression, anxiety or stress who want weekly talk therapy from home; People who want to message a therapist between live sessions
- Cost
- Prosper Health: Copay with insurance; $125/session self-pay therapy, $950 self-pay autism assessment
- BetterHelp: $70–$100/week, billed weekly or every 4 weeks
- How you pay
- Prosper Health: Insurance
- BetterHelp: I'll pay myself
- Where
- Prosper Health: Web
- BetterHelp: iPhone, Android, Web
- Research
- Prosper Health: Early research
- BetterHelp: Limited research
- Privacy
- Prosper Health: Not graded
- BetterHelp: Grade D
- Sells your data
- Prosper Health: Not stated
- BetterHelp: Yes
The same for both: kind of help (a therapist), probably not for (anyone in crisis: call or text 988), hipaa (yes).
In crisis or thinking about suicide? In the US, call or text 988. This page is information from our reviews, not medical advice.