Rula vs Talkspace: Which Is Better?
Head-to-head comparison of Rula and Talkspace based on our independent scoring across trust, value, experience, product range, and reputation — plus real pricing for the treatments they both offer.
Our Verdict
Talkspace scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (75.4/100 vs 71.3/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation. Rula has the lower entry price (from $150/mo vs $175/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.
Insurance-first virtual therapy and psychiatry network (formerly Path Mental Health) taking 100+ plans in all 50 states, with published self-pay rates of $150 per therapy session and $175 per psychiatry follow-up.
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Talkspace is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: TALK) telehealth platform offering online therapy and psychiatry, notable among prescribers for declining to prescribe controlled substances.
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| Dimension | Rula | Talkspace |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 71.3/100 | 75.4/100 ✓ |
| Trust & Safety30% | 78/100 | 80/100 ✓ |
| Value25% | 68/100 | 70/100 ✓ |
| Experience20% | 72/100 | 78/100 ✓ |
| Product Range15% | 62/100 | 72/100 ✓ |
| Reputation10% | 72/100 | 75/100 ✓ |
At a Glance
| Founded | — | 2012 |
| Headquarters | — | New York, NY |
| Publicly traded | No | Yes (TALK) |
| Treatment categories | 1 | 1 |
| Treatments listed | 3 | 2 |
| Starting price | $150/mo | $175/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.
| Category | Rula | Talkspace |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health | $150–$600 Individual Therapy (video) | $175 Psychiatry Follow-Up (Medication Management) |
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Rula vs Talkspace — FAQ
Is Rula better than Talkspace?
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Talkspace scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (75.4/100 vs 71.3/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation. Rula has the lower entry price (from $150/mo vs $175/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.
Is Rula or Talkspace cheaper?
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Rula has the lower starting price (from $150/mo vs $175/mo for Talkspace). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.
What do Rula and Talkspace both offer?
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Both platforms treat Mental Health. Rula covers 1 treatment category total and Talkspace covers 1.
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