Headspace vs Limeade
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Employee Wellness Software Platforms. Last verified June 14, 2026.
The short answer
Headspace ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #8) for HR teams running employee wellness, mental health, and benefits programs. The top choice for mental wellness, combining app-based content with clinical services.
At a glance
| Headspace | Limeade | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Employee Wellness Software Platforms | #8 / The 11 Best Employee Wellness Software Platforms |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 7.7 |
| Best for | Best-in-class mental health support | Connecting wellness to engagement |
| Pricing | $$ ($5 to $15 PEPM) | $$ ($6 to $18 PEPM) |
| HQ | Santa Monica, USA | Bellevue, USA |
| Founded | 2010 | 2006 |
Headspace
The top choice for mental wellness, combining app-based content with clinical services.
www.headspace.com/workSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Wellness Software Platforms
Limeade
Best for linking wellness initiatives directly to employee experience and culture.
www.limeade.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Wellness Software Platforms
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