Software · head to head
Headspace vs Doxy.me
Doxy.me
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Simple and free telemedicine for healthcare providers
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The short version
- Only Doxy.me has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Headspace paid subscription required for unlimited access; free tier is limited; Doxy.me free plan restricted to one-on-one sessions, limiting utility for group therapy or multi-specialist consultations
- They diverge on capability: Headspace covers Guided meditations, Doxy.me covers Video Visits.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Headspace and Doxy.me actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Headspace
- Guided meditations
- Sleep stories
- Focus playlists
- Breathing exercises
- SOS sessions
- Apple Health
- Google Fit
- Apple Watch
Only in Doxy.me
- Video Visits
- Waiting Room
- Screen Sharing
- File Sharing
- HIPAA Compliant
- EHR Systems
- HIPAA
- BAA
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Headspace
- Workout trackingnot Doxy.me
- Nutrition managementnot Doxy.me
- Health monitoringnot Doxy.me
- Fitness coachingnot Doxy.me
- Wellness improvementnot Doxy.me
Doxy.me
- Patient Carenot Headspace
- Medical Recordsnot Headspace
- Practice Managementnot Headspace
- Telehealthnot Headspace
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Doxy.me
- Free plan restricted to one-on-one sessions, limiting utility for group therapy or multi-specialist consultations
- Occasional connection glitches and dropped sessions reported by some users
- Poor video quality and lag in rural or low-bandwidth areas
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Doxy.me
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited call minutes
- HIPAA compliance
- One-on-one sessions only
- Professional$35/month
- HD video
- Screen sharing
- Group calls
- Clinic$50/month
- HD video
- Screen sharing
- Group calls
Which should you pick?
Choose Headspace if
- You need guided meditations.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web, macOS, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro.
- You also want sleep stories.
Choose Doxy.me if
- You need video visits.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want waiting room.
Questions people ask
- Is Headspace or Doxy.me better?
- Neither clearly leads. Headspace starts at $12.99/month and Doxy.me at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Headspace or Doxy.me?
- Doxy.me has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $12.99/month for Headspace and Free for Doxy.me.
- Does Headspace or Doxy.me run on more platforms?
- Headspace runs on iOS, Android, Web, macOS, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro. Doxy.me runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Doxy.me for free?
- Yes. Doxy.me has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Headspace starts at $12.99/month.
- What is Headspace best used for?
- Headspace is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what Doxy.me is typically brought in for.
- What can Headspace do that Doxy.me cannot?
- Headspace covers Guided meditations, Sleep stories, Focus playlists, Breathing exercises. Doxy.me covers Video Visits, Waiting Room, Screen Sharing, File Sharing. 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.
SourceDoxy.me: How much does Doxy.me cost?
Doxy.me offers a free plan with HIPAA compliance, Professional plan at $35 per provider per month, and Clinic plan at $50 per provider per month. Enterprise pricing available on request.
SourceHeadspace: 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.
SourceDoxy.me: Does the free plan include all features?
The free Doxy.me plan includes unlimited call minutes and HIPAA compliance. Advanced features like group calls, HD video, and screen sharing require paid plans.
SourceHeadspace: 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.
SourceDoxy.me: Do patients need to create an account to join a session?
No, Doxy.me allows you to offer secure sessions without requiring clients to create accounts, with a customizable waiting room experience.
SourceHeadspace: 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.
SourceDoxy.me: Is Doxy.me HIPAA compliant?
Yes, Doxy.me is HIPAA compliant with a signed Business Associate Agreement, available on both free and paid plans.
SourceHeadspace: 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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