Wysa App: Cost, Features, Alternatives
and how Stella compares
Updated
Wysa calls itself an "emotionally intelligent chatbot that uses AI", and its US App Store in-app purchases run from $4.99 to $144.99 as of October 2026. Stella is your emotional wellness AI.
Stella is not therapy and is not a substitute for professional care.
At a glance
Stella
Your emotional wellness AI, by voice or text. No streaks, nothing to log.
$9.99 a month or $59.99 a year (US)
Wysa
"Emotionally intelligent chatbot that uses AI," in Wysa's own words.
In-app purchases from $4.99 to $144.99 (US App Store, as of October 2026)
What is the Wysa app?
Wysa is an AI chatbot app that offers self-help techniques and meditation. Its US App Store listing calls it an "emotionally intelligent chatbot that uses AI" and says the techniques are drawn from research-backed approaches.
Wysa's homepage calls it "the safe, evidence-based alternative" and says all of its care pathways include human oversight. Those are Wysa's own words, and whether it suits you is your call. More in our article on Wysa and US consumers.
How much does Wysa cost?
Wysa's in-app purchases run from $4.99 to $144.99 on its US App Store listing, as of October 2026. All ten, as the listing names them:
- Wysa Premium (six items): $4.99, $9.99 (1 Month), $19.99 (Monthly), $74.99 (Annual), $74.99 (1 year) and $99.99 (Annual).
- Guided Support (three items): $29.99 (Weekly), $79.99 (Monthly) and $144.99 (Quarterly).
- 1:1 Life Coaching Sessions: $29.99.
Open the purchase screen in the app to see what each includes and how it renews. The App Store shows the price in your country.
Wysa vs Woebot
Woebot's app has been retired, so Wysa and Woebot are no longer two apps you can choose between. Woebot Health's FAQ says new accounts can no longer be created and previous accounts can no longer be accessed.
- June 30, 2025: Woebot Health retired the Woebot app.
- July 15, 2025: the deadline to request a transcript of your Woebot conversations.
- July 31, 2025: Woebot says all account data was anonymized.
If you used Woebot, our article on Woebot alternatives in 2026 covers what to check before you choose a new app.
The key difference
Wysa's US App Store listing describes a chatbot that uses AI and offers self-help techniques drawn from research-backed approaches, alongside meditation.
Stella is a conversation. Tell Stella what happened, or what you keep putting off, by voice or text. She keeps what you've told her in mind, tells you straight but kindly, and helps you find the words or choose a small step when you're ready.
A friend to figure it out with.
When to choose each
I want techniques and meditation inside a chat app
Wysa (fits better)
Its listing describes self-help techniques, alongside meditation.
Stella
A conversation, not exercises, meditation or a guided course.
I want to say what happened out loud, or text it
Stella (fits better)
Say it out loud or text it, and have it answered. No streaks, nothing to log.
I'm under 18
Wysa (fits better)
Its homepage says 13 to 18 is possible with a parent or guardian reading the terms.
Stella
For adults.
I'm in crisis
Stella
Stella is not a crisis service. If you're in danger, call or text 988 in the US, or your local emergency number.
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Wysa vs Stella, feature by feature
| Feature | Stella | Wysa |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Your emotional wellness AI | An emotionally intelligent chatbot that uses AI |
| Techniques and meditation | None. A conversation, not a program. | Self-help techniques, alongside meditation (fits better) |
| Coaching | None. She is an AI, not therapy. | Guided Support and 1:1 Life Coaching Sessions items (fits better) |
| Price | $9.99/month or $59.99/year (US) | In-app purchases, $4.99 to $144.99 |
| What you buy | A monthly or yearly plan | Ten in-app items, including Premium and Guided Support |
| Who it's for | Adults | Adults, or 13 to 18 with a parent or guardian |
| Best for | Saying what happened out loud, or texting it | Techniques and meditation in a chat app |
Apps like Wysa
Each is an AI you talk with, going by its maker's own description. The order is not a ranking.
Stella
Your emotional wellness AI, made by StellaLabs. In the US, $9.99 a month or $59.99 a year.
Compare: Stella vs. Ash AIAsh
Calls itself "AI for Mental Health," by voice or text. In-app purchases run from $9.99 to $169.99 (as of October 2026).
Compare: Headspace cost and Ebb AIHeadspace's Ebb
Headspace describes Ebb as an empathetic conversational AI chatbot that helps members reflect on their thoughts. For paid Headspace members aged 18 and up in the US, UK, Australia and Canada.
Compare: Pi AI alternatives and what happened to PiPi
Calls itself a "personal intelligence partner." Its US App Store listing shows $0.00 and no in-app purchases (as of October 2026).
The honest take
Wysa may fit if you want self-help techniques and meditation inside a chat app. Its listing and homepage are the place to check what it offers today.
Stella fits if you want to say what happened out loud, or text it, and have it answered. She is for adults, not for romance or roleplay, and not for someone in crisis. Stella is not therapy and is not a substitute for professional care. For what online therapy costs, see How much BetterHelp costs.
You can use both: a chat app for techniques, and Stella for the conversation.
How we made this comparison
StellaLabs makes Stella. Every statement here about another app comes from that company's own App Store listing, website or help pages (or an archived copy), or a regulator's public release, or, where the page says so, Apple's search results or whether a site loads, as of . Prices change, so check the listing before you buy; we did not test the other apps.
Sources (9)
- Wysa on the US App Store (opens in a new tab)
- Wysa homepage (opens in a new tab)
- Woebot Health FAQ (opens in a new tab)
- Ash on the US App Store (opens in a new tab)
- Ash website (opens in a new tab)
- Headspace Ebb page (opens in a new tab)
- Headspace press page (opens in a new tab)
- Pi on the US App Store (opens in a new tab)
- Inflection AI blog post, May 2024 (opens in a new tab)
Questions about Wysa and Stella
How much does Wysa cost?
Wysa's in-app purchases run from $4.99 to $144.99 on its US App Store listing as of October 2026. Ten are listed: six named Wysa Premium ($4.99 to $99.99), three named Guided Support ($29.99 to $144.99) and one named 1:1 Life Coaching Sessions ($29.99). Open the purchase screen in the app to see what each includes and how it renews.
Is Wysa an AI?
Wysa describes itself as an "emotionally intelligent chatbot that uses AI" on its US App Store listing. Its homepage also says all of its care pathways include human oversight.
Is Wysa safe to use?
Wysa says it is. Its homepage calls Wysa "the safe, evidence-based alternative" and says all of its care pathways include human oversight. Those are Wysa's own claims. Whether it suits you is your call.
What is Stella?
Stella is your emotional wellness AI. Tell Stella what happened, or what you keep putting off, by voice or text. She keeps what you've told her in mind, tells you straight but kindly, and helps you find the words or choose a small step when you're ready. No streaks, nothing to log.
How much does Stella cost?
In the US, Stella is $9.99 a month or $59.99 a year. The App Store shows your local price and renewal terms before you buy.
Is Stella therapy?
No. Stella is not therapy and is not a substitute for professional care.
Tell Stella what happened.
Even the part you're still figuring out. Download the app or send her a text. The app is free to download; a subscription is required to keep using it.
Stella is not therapy and is not a substitute for professional care.
Keep comparing
Other tools people weigh against Stella when they are deciding the same thing.
- Stella vs. Ash AIAsh calls itself "AI for Mental Health". Who makes the Ash app, what its in-app purchases cost as of Oct 2026, and how it compares with Stella.
- Headspace cost and Ebb AIHeadspace's AI, Ebb, launched in October 2024, per its press page. What Headspace costs, whether it fits, and apps like Headspace.
- Pi AI alternatives and what happened to PiWhat Inflection AI said about Pi in 2023 and 2024, Pi's US App Store price and whether it is still available as of Oct 2026, and Pi AI alternatives.
- How much BetterHelp costsBetterHelp's FAQ says $70 to $100 per week without insurance as of Oct 2026. Insurance, Talkspace, and where Stella fits: she is not therapy.
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