Clare & Me vs Upheal (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Upheal
From $1/mo against from gbp 8.33/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Upheal
4.0 against 4.2
Same job?
Yes
Both are Healthcare AI tools

Side by side

Compared on	Clare & Me	Upheal
Our rating	4.0	4.2Better
Starts at	$8.33/mo	$1/moBetter
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Healthcare AI	Healthcare AI
Plans	From GBP 8.33/mo	From $1/mo
Key features	Voice-based AI conversations over phone call, WhatsApp, or SMS Sessions up to 45 minutes using clinically informed behavioral-therapy techniques Free daily access window (9am-5pm local time) B2B2C employer benefit plans for workplace mental-health support No app download required to start a conversation	Progress notes in under 60 seconds from 30-plus templates Treatment plans generated from session data Compliance checker before submission HIPAA-compliant telehealth and client portal Insurance billing with eligibility checks and payments
Pros	Phone/WhatsApp/SMS access removes the app-download barrier common to mental-health tools Free daily window makes the core service accessible without payment Female-founded team with a clinical-technique focus, not a generic chatbot wrapper	Genuinely free plan with unlimited notes and telehealth Clear per-session pricing with a monthly cap Compliance checking, which matters most to solo practitioners
Cons	Not a replacement for licensed therapy in crisis or diagnosable-condition situations 45-minute session cap may cut off users mid-conversation during difficult moments Annual £99.99 pricing is billed upfront rather than month-to-month	Per-session pricing is unpredictable until the cap is reached Generated notes remain the clinician's legal record Processing therapy sessions is a decision made on clients' behalf
Company	Clare & Me, founded 2021	Upheal, Inc.

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Clare & Me better than Upheal?

In our reviews Clare & Me scores 4.0 and Upheal scores 4.2. The better pick depends on the job. Clare & Me: Voice-based AI mental-health companion delivering behavioral-therapy techniques over phone calls, WhatsApp, and SMS. Upheal: AI-native EHR for therapists: notes in under a minute, plus scheduling, telehealth and billing.

Which is cheaper, Clare & Me or Upheal?

Upheal has the lower starting price: from gbp 8.33/mo for Clare & Me and from $1/mo for Upheal.

Do Clare & Me and Upheal have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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