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Cerebral vs Mindbloom: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Cerebral and Mindbloom based on our independent scoring across trust, value, experience, product range, and reputation — plus real pricing for the treatments they both offer.

Our Verdict

Mindbloom scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (59.8/100 vs 55/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Cerebral comes out ahead on value. Cerebral has the lower entry price (from $60/mo vs $258/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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Mental health telehealth platform offering therapy and medication management, rebuilding trust after a DOJ investigation.

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The largest at-home ketamine therapy platform, offering sublingual and injectable ketamine for depression, anxiety, and PTSD across 37 states plus DC.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionCerebralMindbloom
Overall Score55/10059.8/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%45/10055/100 ✓
Value25%70/100 ✓50/100
Experience20%65/10070/100 ✓
Product Range15%50/10075/100 ✓
Reputation10%35/10055/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20202018
HeadquartersAustin, TXNew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories11
Treatments listed35
Starting price$60/mo$258/mo

Pricing Where They Compete

Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.

CategoryCerebralMindbloom
Mental Health$60
Medication Only
$258
Returning Client 18-Session

Cerebral

+Flat $60/mo medication plan with prescription costs included through their own pharmacy
+Remediated the conduct behind the 2024 judgment, including reinstating a simple cancellation mechanism
+Flexible scheduling for therapy sessions
−Publishes out-of-network caps if an insurance claim is denied: up to $290 for a medication intake and $250 for a therapy intake
−Agreed to a stipulated federal court order in April 2024 (U.S. v. Cerebral, S.D. Fla.) over patient-data use in advertising and cancellation practices, paying about $7M including more than $5M refunded to consumers; the case continues against its former CEO
−Limited to mental health only
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Mindbloom

+Widest state availability among at-home ketamine providers (37 states + D.C.)
+Published peer-reviewed outcomes data: 56-63% improvement in depression/anxiety within 4 sessions
+Both sublingual and injectable ketamine formats — injectable is a meaningful clinical differentiator
−Requires a Peer Treatment Monitor, a partner or friend who must be present for sessions, which rules the service out for anyone who cannot arrange one
−Programmes are fixed-term instalment plans, not month-to-month subscriptions; the lowest monthly rate carries the largest total commitment at $2,970
−Premium pricing: $330-430/mo for new clients vs. $129/mo at Joyous
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Cerebral vs Mindbloom — FAQ

Is Cerebral better than Mindbloom?

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Mindbloom scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (59.8/100 vs 55/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Cerebral comes out ahead on value. Cerebral has the lower entry price (from $60/mo vs $258/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Cerebral or Mindbloom cheaper?

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Cerebral has the lower starting price (from $60/mo vs $258/mo for Mindbloom). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Cerebral and Mindbloom both offer?

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Both platforms treat Mental Health. Cerebral covers 1 treatment category total and Mindbloom covers 1.

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