Noa by Anshap vs Dr. Riya by Mindtalk

Noa by Anshap9.2Visit Dr. Riya by Mindtalk8.6Visit

Higher score Noa by Anshap #2 in AI Mental Health Chatbots 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Noa

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Dr. Riya by Mindtalk #6 in AI Mental Health Chatbots 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Mindtalk

• Noa by Anshap fits best

  Users wanting AI and professional care options

• Dr. Riya by Mindtalk fits best

  Individuals wanting free AI plus human support

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Side by side

Feature	Noa by Anshap 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Dr. Riya by Mindtalk 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.6
Ranking	#2 in AI Mental Health Chatbots	#6 in AI Mental Health Chatbots
Best for	Users wanting AI and professional care options	Individuals wanting free AI plus human support
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Noa by Anshap 4/5 · Dr. Riya by Mindtalk 4/5
Guided exercises	✓	✓
Behavioral coaching	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Human escalation	✓	✓
Crisis resources	✓	✓
Conversation memory	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Access platforms	web, iOS, Android	web, iOS, Android
Our review
Pros	Free core features across web, iOS and Android Combines CBT exercises, journaling, habits and mood check-ins Offers matching with verified psychologists and coaches	Explains screening results in plain language Connects users with Mindtalk human specialists Available on web, iOS, and Android
Cons	Positioned as wellbeing support, not medical treatment or diagnosis Crisis guidance refers users to emergency and crisis resources Human sessions add a separate professional-care pathway	Not a therapist, doctor, or diagnostic tool Not intended as emergency or crisis support Paid clinician sessions are separate
Our verdict	Noa by Anshap is a conversational AI mental-wellbeing assistant for people seeking support with reflection, mood awareness and everyday wellbeing. It is designed with mental-health professionals and is available through web, iOS and… Read the review →	Dr. Riya by Mindtalk is a free AI mental health guide for individuals who want structured support between appointments or while deciding what kind of help to seek. It explains screening results in plain language, suggests guided journeys… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Noa by Anshap — where it wins

  • Free core features across web, iOS and Android
  • Combines CBT exercises, journaling, habits and mood check-ins
  • Offers matching with verified psychologists and coaches

  Where it doesn't

  • Positioned as wellbeing support, not medical treatment or diagnosis
  • Crisis guidance refers users to emergency and crisis resources
  • Human sessions add a separate professional-care pathway

• Dr. Riya by Mindtalk — where it wins

  • Explains screening results in plain language
  • Connects users with Mindtalk human specialists
  • Available on web, iOS, and Android

  Where it doesn't

  • Not a therapist, doctor, or diagnostic tool
  • Not intended as emergency or crisis support
  • Paid clinician sessions are separate

• Noa by Anshap9.2/10 · Free plan

  A free AI wellbeing companion that adds access to verified psychologists and coaches.

  Visit NoaFull verdict →
• Dr. Riya by Mindtalk8.6/10 · Free plan

  Free AI guidance with human-specialist pathways and crisis resources.

  Visit MindtalkFull verdict →