Apps and online care
ReGain vs Talkspace
They differ on 5 of 10 things we check. No winner here: the better one is the one that fits what you need and how you'd pay.
ReGain
You sign up alone or with your partner, get matched with a licensed therapist, and have one live session a week by video or phone, with messaging in between.
Talkspace
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.
Where they differ
- Kind of help
- ReGain: A therapist
- Talkspace: A therapist, Medication
- Good for
- ReGain: Couples who want relationship therapy together from home; People working on a relationship on their own
- 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
- ReGain: $70–$100/week, billed weekly or every 4 weeks
- Talkspace: $69–$109/week self-pay; copay with insurance
- Research
- ReGain: Early research
- Talkspace: Strong research support
- Privacy
- ReGain: Grade D
- Talkspace: Grade C
The same for both: probably not for (anyone in crisis: call or text 988), how you pay (i'll pay myself), where (iphone, android, web), sells your data (yes), 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.