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Amwell vs Headspace

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Amwell

Software

Telehealth platform connecting patients with providers

From
$99/visit
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Headspace

Software

Meditation and mindfulness made simple

From
$12.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Amwell listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £6.25 per user for SilverCloud by Amwell, submitted directly by American Well Corporation UK Limited; Headspace paid subscription required for unlimited access; free tier is limited
  • They diverge on capability: Amwell covers Video Consultations, Headspace covers Guided meditations.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amwell and Headspace actually diverge.

Attributes where Amwell and Headspace differ
AttributeAmwellHeadspace
Starting price$99/visit$12.99/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, MobileiOS, Android, Web, macOS, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro
Founded20022010

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Amwell

  • Video Consultations
  • Phone Consultations
  • Mental Health Services
  • Prescription Services
  • Digital Prescriptions
  • EHR Systems
  • Health Plans
  • HIPAA

Only in Headspace

  • Guided meditations
  • Sleep stories
  • Focus playlists
  • Breathing exercises
  • SOS sessions
  • Apple Health
  • Google Fit
  • Apple Watch

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Amwell

  • Patient Carenot Headspace
  • Medical Recordsnot Headspace
  • Practice Managementnot Headspace
  • Telehealthnot Headspace

Headspace

  • Workout trackingnot Amwell
  • Nutrition managementnot Amwell
  • Health monitoringnot Amwell
  • Fitness coachingnot Amwell
  • Wellness improvementnot Amwell

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Amwell

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £6.25 per user for SilverCloud by Amwell, submitted directly by American Well Corporation UK Limited

Headspace

  • Paid subscription required for unlimited access; free tier is limited
  • Mobile-first design means web experience is less feature-complete than mobile apps
  • Limited integration with other health and fitness apps compared to some competitors
  • Coaching services available only at higher tiers or additional cost

Pricing, plan by plan

Amwell

$99/visit
  • On-Demand Visit$99/visit
    • 24/7 availability
    • Board-certified doctors
    • Digital prescriptions

Headspace

$12.99/month
  • Monthly$12.99/month
    • Unlimited meditation access
    • Sleep content
    • Focus music
  • Annual$69.99/year
    • Same as monthly
    • 14-day free trial
  • Student$9.99/year
    • Full access with student verification

Which should you pick?

Choose Amwell if

  • You need video consultations.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want phone consultations.
Amwell review

Choose Headspace if

  • You need guided meditations.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web, macOS, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro.
  • You also want sleep stories.
Headspace review

Questions people ask

Is Amwell or Headspace better?
Neither clearly leads. Amwell starts at $99/visit and Headspace at $12.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amwell or Headspace?
Amwell starts at $99/visit and Headspace at $12.99/month.
Does Amwell or Headspace run on more platforms?
Amwell runs on Web, Mobile. Headspace runs on iOS, Android, Web, macOS, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro.
What is Amwell best used for?
Amwell is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth. Of those, patient care and medical records are not what Headspace is typically brought in for.
What can Amwell do that Headspace cannot?
Amwell covers Video Consultations, Phone Consultations, Mental Health Services, Prescription Services. Headspace covers Guided meditations, Sleep stories, Focus playlists, Breathing exercises. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Headspace: How much does Headspace cost?

Headspace offers a monthly plan at $12.99/month or annual plan at $69.99/year (approximately $5.83/month). Students can subscribe for $9.99/year. A 14-day free trial is available. HSA and FSA eligible options support pre-tax payments.

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Headspace: What content does Headspace include?

Headspace includes 1,000+ expert-led exercises covering meditation, stress relief, sleep resources including sleepcasts and soundscapes, anxiety management tools, and optional mental health coaching services with trained mindfulness experts.

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Headspace: On which platforms can I use Headspace?

Headspace is available on iOS, Android, web browsers, Mac, Apple Watch Series 6+, and Apple Vision Pro. Smart home integration with Google Assistant and Alexa allows hands-free access on compatible devices.

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Headspace: Does Headspace offer therapy or coaching?

Headspace includes meditation and mindfulness training led by trained experts. Mental health coaching is available as an add-on service. For therapy, users seeking clinical counseling should explore Headspace's mental health services or other dedicated therapy platforms.

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Headspace: Is Headspace research-backed?

Yes. Headspace describes itself as the most research-backed meditation app on the market with 500+ hours of guided content, peer-reviewed studies demonstrating efficacy, and Ebb AI personalization that adapts sessions to user mood.

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