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BetterHelp vs Time Doctor

BetterHelp logo

BetterHelp

Software

Online therapy and counseling services

From
$50/week
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Time Doctor logo

Time Doctor

Software

Employee time tracking and productivity monitoring

From
$4/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: BetterHelp pricing from $50-$90 per week billed every 4 weeks with location and therapist availability variations; Time Doctor historical tracking data retention is capped by plan: 3 months on Basic and 6 months on Standard, versus 2 years on Premium and Enterprise
  • They diverge on capability: BetterHelp covers Video Sessions, Time Doctor covers Time tracking with timer.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BetterHelp and Time Doctor actually diverge.

Attributes where BetterHelp and Time Doctor differ
AttributeBetterHelpTime Doctor
Starting price$50/week$4/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows
Founded20132011

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 BetterHelp

  • Video Sessions
  • Phone Sessions
  • Messaging
  • Journaling
  • Worksheets
  • HIPAA
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

Only in Time Doctor

  • Time tracking with timer
  • Activity monitoring
  • Screenshots
  • GPS tracking
  • Webcam monitoring
  • Reports and invoicing
  • Mobile apps
  • Team management

What people use each for

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

BetterHelp

  • Online therapy with licensed mental health professionalsnot Time Doctor
  • Flexible scheduling with messaging, video, phone, and live chat optionsnot Time Doctor
  • Access to 150+ worksheets and therapy support modulesnot Time Doctor
  • Weekly free group seminars with expert therapistsnot Time Doctor

Time Doctor

  • Productivitynot BetterHelp
  • Collaborationnot BetterHelp
  • Task managementnot BetterHelp
  • Organizationnot BetterHelp

Where each one falls short

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

BetterHelp

  • Pricing from $50-$90 per week billed every 4 weeks with location and therapist availability variations
  • Not suitable for minors or those under legal guardianship
  • Cannot provide official diagnoses, fulfill court orders, or prescribe medication
  • Requires reliable internet access; not appropriate for emergency or crisis situations

Time Doctor

  • Historical tracking data retention is capped by plan: 3 months on Basic and 6 months on Standard, versus 2 years on Premium and Enterprise
  • HRIS and Payroll native integrations are paid add-ons at $200 per integration per month
  • Software Cost Insights add-on costs $3 per user per month on top of the base plan

Pricing, plan by plan

BetterHelp

$50/week

No published plan breakdown. See the BetterHelp review.

Time Doctor

$4/month
  • Basic$4/month
    • Time tracking
    • Reports
    • Mobile apps
  • Standard$6/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • Activity monitoring
    • Screenshots
  • Premium$10/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • GPS tracking
    • Webcam snapshots

Which should you pick?

Choose BetterHelp if

  • You need video sessions.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want phone sessions.
BetterHelp review

Choose Time Doctor if

  • You need time tracking with timer.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
  • You also want activity monitoring.
Time Doctor review

Questions people ask

Is BetterHelp or Time Doctor better?
Neither clearly leads. BetterHelp starts at $50/week and Time Doctor at $4/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BetterHelp or Time Doctor?
BetterHelp starts at $50/week and Time Doctor at $4/month.
Does BetterHelp or Time Doctor run on more platforms?
BetterHelp runs on Web, iOS, Android. Time Doctor runs on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
What is BetterHelp best used for?
BetterHelp is most often used for online therapy with licensed mental health professionals, flexible scheduling with messaging, video, phone, and live chat options, access to 150+ worksheets and therapy support modules, weekly free group seminars with expert therapists. Of those, online therapy with licensed mental health professionals and flexible scheduling with messaging, video, phone, and live chat options are not what Time Doctor is typically brought in for.
What can BetterHelp do that Time Doctor cannot?
BetterHelp covers Video Sessions, Phone Sessions, Messaging, Journaling. Time Doctor covers Time tracking with timer, Activity monitoring, Screenshots, GPS tracking.
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