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Head-to-head · Employee Mental Health Software

Lyra Health vs Headspace for Organizations

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Lyra Health #1 in Employee Mental Health Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Lyra Health
Headspace for Organizations #5 in Employee Mental Health Software 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Headspace

Lyra Health leads on 0 checks, Headspace for Organizations on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLyra Health · 9.4/10

Lyra Health scores higher on our rubric for employee mental health software: 9.4 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

On employer reporting, Lyra Health gives you Advanced where Headspace for Organizations offers Aggregate.

Lyra Health is the better fit for employers needing comprehensive clinical care. Headspace for Organizations is the better fit for small businesses seeking transparent pricing.

  • Lyra Health fits best

    Employers needing comprehensive clinical care

  • Headspace for Organizations fits best

    Small businesses seeking transparent pricing

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Side by side

Feature Lyra Health 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Headspace for Organizations 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.0
Ranking #1 in Employee Mental Health Software #5 in Employee Mental Health Software
Best for Employers needing comprehensive clinical care Small businesses seeking transparent pricing
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $69.99/user/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone · 24/7 Email, Docs
Compliance HIPAA ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Lyra Health 5/5 · Headspace for Organizations 5/5
Therapy access ✓ ✓
Coaching access ✓ ✓
Live sessions ✓ ✓
Mindfulness content ✓ ✓
Mobile apps ✓ ✓
Specs
Employer reporting Advanced Aggregate
Our review
Pros
  • Therapy, coaching, specialty care, and crisis support
  • In-person and video sessions with provider matching and booking
  • Advanced dashboards for outcomes, utilization, costs, and AI insights
  • Adds mindfulness, sleep, AI support, coaching, therapy, and psychiatry
  • Offers web, iOS, and Android access for employees
  • Includes an admin portal with aggregated engagement reporting
Cons
  • Pricing is customized rather than plan-based
  • Member cost-sharing varies by employer plan
  • The broad feature set may exceed narrower program needs
  • The listed plan bills annually at $69.99 per employee
  • Employer reporting is aggregated rather than detailed
  • Enterprise programs use configurable, demo-based pricing
Our verdict

Lyra Health provides employer mental health benefits for employees and their families. It combines therapy, coaching, self-care resources, specialty care, medication management, crisis support, and organizational tools. Members can find…

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Headspace for Organizations is a workplace mental health platform for employers that want one program spanning everyday wellbeing and clinical support. Its offering includes guided meditations, mindfulness exercises, sleep content, focus…

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  1. Lyra HealthEmployee Mental Health Software 9.4Pricing on request
  2. Headspace for OrganizationsEmployee Mental Health Software 9.0Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Lyra Health — where it wins

    • Therapy, coaching, specialty care, and crisis support
    • In-person and video sessions with provider matching and booking
    • Advanced dashboards for outcomes, utilization, costs, and AI insights

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is customized rather than plan-based
    • Member cost-sharing varies by employer plan
    • The broad feature set may exceed narrower program needs

  • Headspace for Organizations — where it wins

    • Adds mindfulness, sleep, AI support, coaching, therapy, and psychiatry
    • Offers web, iOS, and Android access for employees
    • Includes an admin portal with aggregated engagement reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • The listed plan bills annually at $69.99 per employee
    • Employer reporting is aggregated rather than detailed
    • Enterprise programs use configurable, demo-based pricing
  • Lyra Health9.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A comprehensive employee mental health program with care delivery and advanced employer reporting.

    Visit Lyra HealthFull verdict →
  • Headspace for Organizations9.0/10 · Paid

    A broad employee mental health platform with transparent small-business pricing and aggregate reporting.

    Visit HeadspaceFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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