Healthcare · head to head
Flo vs Ginger
Flo
Healthcare
Period and cycle tracking app that settled with the US FTC in 2021 over sharing health data with third parties despite promising not to
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Ginger
Healthcare
Digital mental health platform with coaching and therapy
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Flo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Flo flo Health settled with the US FTC in 2021 over allegations it shared sensitive health data, including pregnancy and menstruation details, with Facebook, Google and other third parties despite telling users the data would stay private, a fact directly relevant to how much a user should trust current privacy claims without independently checking the published policy.; Ginger no longer sold as Ginger. It is part of Headspace, and ginger.com redirects to the Headspace organizations site
- They diverge on capability: Flo covers Cycle and ovulation tracking, Ginger covers Mental Health Coaching.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Flo and Ginger actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Healthcare).
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 Flo
- Cycle and ovulation tracking
- Pregnancy mode
- Anonymous Mode
- Symptom and mood logging
- Expert content library
- Community and forums
Only in Ginger
- Mental Health Coaching
- Therapy
- Psychiatry
- Meditation
- Crisis Support
- Wellness Content
- Health Plans
- Employers
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Flo
- Someone tracking cycle and ovulation who wants to weigh app convenience against the sensitivity of the data being loggednot Ginger
- A user in a jurisdiction with legal risk around reproductive health data who wants to check Anonymous Mode and current data sharing policy before logging pregnancy or fertility attemptsnot Ginger
- A buyer wanting to compare Flo directly against Clue on published data practices before choosing which app to trust with this informationnot Ginger
- Someone who wants pregnancy tracking content alongside cycle tracking in one app rather than switching apps mid-pregnancynot Ginger
Ginger
- Employer-funded mental health coaching for staffnot Flo
- Therapy and psychiatry access through an employee benefitnot Flo
- Self-guided meditation and sleep content alongside clinical carenot Flo
- Workplace mental health workshopsnot Flo
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Flo
- Flo Health settled with the US FTC in 2021 over allegations it shared sensitive health data, including pregnancy and menstruation details, with Facebook, Google and other third parties despite telling users the data would stay private, a fact directly relevant to how much a user should trust current privacy claims without independently checking the published policy.
- Reproductive health data, including logged periods, fertility attempts and pregnancy status, has been the subject of law enforcement data requests in some jurisdictions following changes to reproductive rights law, and cloud-stored logs are a real category of exposure regardless of a vendors intentions.
- Anonymous Mode, the privacy feature introduced after the settlement, is a setting that must be checked and understood rather than assumed, and its exact scope and default status should be verified in the current privacy policy rather than taken from marketing copy.
- Free tier predictions rely on self-reported symptom data and general population models, so accuracy for irregular cycles or specific medical conditions is limited compared with clinical tracking.
- The subscription auto-renews and, like most mobile subscriptions, must be cancelled through app store account settings rather than inside the app itself.
Ginger
- No longer sold as Ginger. It is part of Headspace, and ginger.com redirects to the Headspace organizations site
- Bought by employers, health plans and consultants rather than by individuals
- Pricing is not published
Pricing, plan by plan
Flo
Free- Flo Premium$11.99/month
- Free tier covers core cycle tracking, predictions and symptom logging
- Premium adds deeper personalised insights and expert content, around $11.99 a month
- Annual and lifetime purchase options typically offered at a lower effective rate
Ginger
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Ginger review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Flo if
- You need cycle and ovulation tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want pregnancy mode.
Choose Ginger if
- You need mental health coaching.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want therapy.
Questions people ask
- Is Flo or Ginger better?
- Neither clearly leads. Flo starts at Free and Ginger at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Flo or Ginger?
- Flo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Flo and On request for Ginger.
- Does Flo or Ginger run on more platforms?
- Flo runs on iOS, Android, Web. Ginger runs on Web, Mobile.
- Can I use Flo for free?
- Yes. Flo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Ginger starts at On request.
- What is Flo best used for?
- Flo is most often used for someone tracking cycle and ovulation who wants to weigh app convenience against the sensitivity of the data being logged, a user in a jurisdiction with legal risk around reproductive health data who wants to check anonymous mode and current data sharing policy before logging pregnancy or fertility attempts, a buyer wanting to compare flo directly against clue on published data practices before choosing which app to trust with this information, someone who wants pregnancy tracking content alongside cycle tracking in one app rather than switching apps mid-pregnancy. Of those, someone tracking cycle and ovulation who wants to weigh app convenience against the sensitivity of the data being logged and a user in a jurisdiction with legal risk around reproductive health data who wants to check anonymous mode and current data sharing policy before logging pregnancy or fertility attempts are not what Ginger is typically brought in for.
- What can Flo do that Ginger cannot?
- Flo covers Cycle and ovulation tracking, Pregnancy mode, Anonymous Mode, Symptom and mood logging. Ginger covers Mental Health Coaching, Therapy, Psychiatry, Meditation.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Flo: What happened with the FTC in 2021?
The US FTC alleged Flo Health shared sensitive health data, including pregnancy and menstruation details, with third parties like Facebook and Google despite promising to keep it private. Flo settled without admitting liability, agreeing to obtain consent for future sharing and to an independent privacy review.
Ginger: How is Headspace for Organizations priced?
Headspace for Organizations uses a custom pricing model based on company size, employee count, and specific services needed. Detailed pricing is not available on the public website.
SourceFlo: What is Anonymous Mode?
A privacy setting Flo states disconnects entered health data from an identifiable profile. Check the current app and privacy policy for whether it is on by default or must be turned on manually, since this affects what data is linked to your identity.
Ginger: Do you offer a trial for Headspace for Organizations?
To learn about trial availability, you must request a demo through the website or contact Headspace directly at [email protected].
SourceFlo: Is Flo free?
Core cycle tracking and predictions are free. Deeper personalised insights and expert content require Flo Premium.
Ginger: What services are included in Headspace for Organizations?
Headspace for Organizations includes EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Care services, coaching, therapy, and psychiatry support, though specific features included at each pricing level are not detailed on the website.
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