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FlourishMost similar to Abby in what it does, its category and its price.
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UphealHas a free plan, rated 4.2 out of 5.
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Woebot HealthRated 4.2 out of 5 in our review, against 3.8 for Abby.
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At a glance
Green means better than Abby, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AbbyBaseline | 3.8 | $8.25/mo | Yes | Free 24/7 AI chat companion built around therapist-designed prompts for everyday emotional support. | |
| Flourish | 3.2−0.6 | $12.99/mo$4.74 more | Yes | Fleur, your AI wellness companion, offers evidence-based CBT exercises and reflective journaling - explicitly general wellness support, not a replacement for professional care. | vs Abby |
 Clare & Me | 4.0+0.2 | $8.33/mo$0.08 more | Yes | Voice-based AI mental-health companion delivering behavioral-therapy techniques over phone calls, WhatsApp, and SMS. | vs Abby |
| Woebot Health | 4.2+0.4 | Not listed | No | A clinically grounded AI chatbot that delivers CBT-based mental health support through healthcare partners | vs Abby |
 StressLess | 3.4−0.4 | Free | Yes | Stress support over WhatsApp, with the limits stated where you can see them. | vs Abby |
| Upheal | 4.2+0.4 | $1/mo$7.25 less | Yes | AI-native EHR for therapists: notes in under a minute, plus scheduling, telehealth and billing. | vs Abby |
 Empaithy | 4.0+0.2 | Not listed | No | A clinician-reviewed workspace for behavioral health - AI drafts intake notes and flags risk signals, a human always signs off. HIPAA-ready, SOC 2 certified. | vs Abby |
 Earkick | 3.7−0.1 | Free | Yes | Anonymous AI self-care coach app with mood check-ins, CBT exercises and a panic button, from Elomia Health, Inc., with no sign-up required. | vs Abby |
 Balance | 3.4−0.4 | Free | Yes | Describe what's making you anxious and GPT-4o generates three alternative ways of looking at it - free, built on OpenAI credits, not a substitute for therapy. | vs Abby |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Abby.
Flourish
3.2$12.99/mo
vs Abby$4.74 more−0.6
Fleur, your AI wellness companion, offers evidence-based CBT exercises and reflective journaling - explicitly general wellness support, not a replacement for professional care.
- Fleur: AI persona offering evidence-based chat support
- CBT-style exercises and reflective journaling
- Flourishing/languishing mental health assessments
Clear, appropriate disclaimer - not positioned as a substitute for professional care
Not suitable for anyone needing clinical mental health treatment or crisis support
Clare & Me
4.0$8.33/mo
vs Abby$0.08 more+0.2
Voice-based AI mental-health companion delivering behavioral-therapy techniques over phone calls, WhatsApp, and SMS.
- 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)
Phone/WhatsApp/SMS access removes the app-download barrier common to mental-health tools
Not a replacement for licensed therapy in crisis or diagnosable-condition situations
Woebot Health
4.2Not listed
vs Abby+0.4
A clinically grounded AI chatbot that delivers CBT-based mental health support through healthcare partners.
- AI chat companion built specifically around cognitive behavioral therapy techniques
- Grounded in published clinical research rather than general-purpose conversational AI
- B2B2C distribution through health systems, hospitals, and payers
Built on clinical research from the outset, not retrofitted onto a general chatbot
Not available as a direct-to-consumer signup; access depends on having a partnered health system or payer
StressLess
3.4Free
vs Abby−0.4
Stress support over WhatsApp, with the limits stated where you can see them.
- Support over WhatsApp or browser with no app or account
- Evidence-based coping strategies
- Professionally validated assessments
States its limits prominently rather than burying them in terms
Cannot assess risk or escalate; crisis needs a human service
Upheal
4.2$1/mo
vs Abby$7.25 less+0.4
AI-native EHR for therapists: notes in under a minute, plus scheduling, telehealth and billing.
- Progress notes in under 60 seconds from 30-plus templates
- Treatment plans generated from session data
- Compliance checker before submission
Genuinely free plan with unlimited notes and telehealth
Per-session pricing is unpredictable until the cap is reached
Empaithy
4.0Not listed
vs Abby+0.2
A clinician-reviewed workspace for behavioral health - AI drafts intake notes and flags risk signals, a human always signs off. HIPAA-ready, SOC 2 certified.
- Adaptive patient intake assessments (Origin)
- AI-drafted, clinician-approved session notes (Trace)
- Automated between-visit check-ins (Bridge)
Every AI output requires explicit clinician review before entering a patient record
Built for licensed providers, not a consumer mental-health support app
Earkick
3.7Free
vs Abby−0.1
Anonymous AI self-care coach app with mood check-ins, CBT exercises and a panic button, from Elomia Health, Inc., with no sign-up required.
- Mood, anxiety and emotion check-ins with progress tracking
- Guided breathing and CBT-based exercises
- A panic button for acute anxiety, plus calming soundscapes
No account needed, which lowers the barrier for a private check-in
Health-stakes: not a diagnosis and not a substitute for therapy
Balance
3.4Free
vs Abby−0.4
Describe what's making you anxious and GPT-4o generates three alternative ways of looking at it - free, built on OpenAI credits, not a substitute for therapy.
- GPT-4o analysis of a user-submitted anxious thought
- Three alternative reframings generated per submission
- Optional counter-argument mode to challenge the thought directly
Completely free with no account required to use
Not a substitute for therapy or medication, and says so directly
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Abby free?
Abby has a free plan, and paid plans start from $8.25/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Abby?
Upheal is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.2 out of 5). Other free options: Clare & Me, Earkick, StressLess.
What is the cheapest alternative to Abby?
Among paid plans, Upheal has the lowest starting price (from $1/mo). If you need it free, start with Upheal.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.