Prosper Health 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.

Prosper Health

Prosper Health lets you get assessed for autism as an adult, or see a therapist who specialises in autism, all by video.

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: Prosper Health: A therapist; Talkspace: A therapist, Medication
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; 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: Prosper Health: Copay with insurance; $125/session self-pay therapy, $950 self-pay autism assessment; Talkspace: $69–$109/week self-pay; copay with insurance
How you pay: Prosper Health: Insurance; Talkspace: I'll pay myself
Where: Prosper Health: Web; Talkspace: iPhone, Android, Web
Research: Prosper Health: Early research; Talkspace: Strong research support
Privacy: Prosper Health: Not graded; Talkspace: Grade C
Sells your data: Prosper Health: Not stated; Talkspace: Yes

The same for both: 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.