Apps and online care
Stellar Sleep vs CBT-i Coach
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.
Stellar Sleep
Stellar Sleep gives you a short lesson each day to help you change the habits and thoughts that keep insomnia going, plus a sleep diary to track your nights.
CBT-i Coach
CBT-i Coach gives you a sleep diary, help setting a sleep schedule, sleep education and relaxation exercises, based on CBT for insomnia.
Where they differ
- Good for
- Stellar Sleep: Adults with ongoing insomnia who want a structured self-guided program; People who want short daily lessons and a sleep diary
- CBT-i Coach: People doing CBT for insomnia (CBT-I) with a clinician who want a sleep diary and tools; Veterans and others with insomnia who want a free, no-account CBT-I toolkit
- Probably not for
- Stellar Sleep: Anyone in crisis: call or text 988
- CBT-i Coach: Anyone in crisis: call or text 988 (veterans press 1)
- Cost
- Stellar Sleep: About $188/month after a 7-day trial (price varies by program)
- CBT-i Coach: Free
- How you pay
- Stellar Sleep: I'll pay myself
- CBT-i Coach: Free
- Research
- Stellar Sleep: Early research
- CBT-i Coach: Some research support
- Privacy
- Stellar Sleep: Grade C
- CBT-i Coach: Grade A+
- HIPAA
- Stellar Sleep: Not stated
- CBT-i Coach: No
The same for both: kind of help (an app i use on my own), where (iphone, android), sells your data (no).
In crisis or thinking about suicide? In the US, call or text 988. This page is information from our reviews, not medical advice.