The alternative to Talkspace and bolt-on EAPs
✔️ Unlimited same-day counseling sessions
✔️ 50-minute sessions, not 30
✔️ 30-day rolling contract, no annual lock-in
About a third of the price of Talkspace. Sessions nearly twice as long. And they don't run out in August.
Trusted by over 700 companies of all shapes and sizes
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How Spill compares
Faster access, longer sessions and no caps. Here is how Spill stacks up against Talkspace and the other usual options.
| Spill | Talkspace | Spring Health | Teladoc (BetterHelp) | Insurance & EAP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First session | Same day | Up to 7 days | After an assessment | After a questionnaire | Weeks |
| Session length | 50 min | 30 min | Varies | 30–45 min | Varies |
| Sessions included | Unlimited | Capped per year | Capped by employer | Capped by employer | 3–8 per issue |
| Cost to employee | Free | $65 per extra session | Copays after the cap | Free within the cap | Copays and deductibles |
| Choose your counselor | Yes, from 100+ | No, matched for you | No, matched for you | No, matched for you | In-network only |
| Contract | 30 days, rolling | Up to 3 years | Annual | Annual | 1 year+ |
Competitor details from public sources, September 2026. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Why choose Spill
Unlimited counseling sessions
Employees can speak to a registered counselor whenever they need, and book a session in seconds.
Highest rated by employees
Rated 4.9/5 by the employees who use it, thanks to our incredible team of registered counselors.
30 day rolling contract
Cancel or change your plan at any time with 30 days' notice, and no unexpected exit fees.
Everything you need, in one simple platform
Unlimited counseling sessions
We integrate directly with tools like Slack and MS Teams so employees can book a session and speak to a registered counselor the same day.
Self-guided well-being resources
Browse a library of practical, evidence-based resources written by registered Spill counselors covering a range of mental health topics, from managing stress to improving sleep or overcoming imposter syndrome.
Guidance and training for managers
Give managers the confidence to support and guide struggling team members, with tailored advice for any situation and access to Spill safeguarding clinicians for additional support.
Mental health support that employees actually use (and love)
Spill is fantastic
Having Spill is such a privilege and it's such a fantastic tool. It's excellent whether you need real help now or just need some advice.
Brilliant counselors
My company subscribe to Spill as an employee benefit. I had two courses of 6 sessions throughout an extremely hard time for me.
It’s changed my life
My counseling sessions have genuinely transformed my life, how I manage my relationships and communicate. I cannot thank my company enough.
High quality counseling
Honestly cannot recommend Spill enough. Having access to high quality counseling through your workplace is extremely helpful.
Rated 4.9/5 based on over 120 reviews. Showing our 4 and 5 star reviews.
“Spill removes the barriers to mental health support — easy to access, easy to navigate, there when people need it."
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