What we liked
Pros
- Psychiatry plus therapy in one plan
- Precision prescribing informed by symptom data
- Crisis care program for higher-acuity needs
Keep in mind
- It's focused on anxiety and depression specifically; those seeking general talk therapy have broader networks at BetterHelp.
Score breakdown
Brightside pricing in 2026
Brightside starts at $95/mo. Free option: insurance accepted. As with most services in this category, the advertised rate typically assumes annual billing — check the renewal price and current promotions before committing.
Who is Brightside for?
Brightside is our pick for anxiety & depression with medication. Brightside combines therapy and psychiatry in one care plan, with prescribing informed by symptom tracking — the strongest option here for moderate anxiety and depression that may need medication.
How Brightside compares
Our top-rated online therapy pick overall is BetterHelp (9.4/10). Also consider Talkspace (9.1/10). See the full online therapy comparison for all 6 ranked services side by side.
Frequently asked questions
Yes — Brightside scores 8.5/10 (Very Good) in our independent testing and ranks #4 of 6 in our online therapy comparison. It stands out as the pick for anxiety & depression with medication.
Brightside pricing starts at From $95/mo. Free option: Insurance accepted. Check current promotions on their site, as introductory rates change frequently.
The strongest alternatives are BetterHelp (9.4/10) and Talkspace (9.1/10). See our full online therapy comparison for all 6 ranked options.