Headspace vs Nivati

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 #11) 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

HeadspaceNivati
Top 11 rank#2 / The 11 Best Employee Wellness Software Platforms#11 / The 11 Best Employee Wellness Software Platforms
Score (out of 9.4)9.17.2
Best forBest-in-class mental health supportOn-demand wellness marketplace
Pricing$$ ($5 to $15 PEPM)$$ ($5 to $20 PEPM)
HQSanta Monica, USASalt Lake City, USA
Founded20102020

Headspace

The top choice for mental wellness, combining app-based content with clinical services.

www.headspace.com/work

See full entry in The 11 Best Employee Wellness Software Platforms

Nivati

A flexible marketplace for employees to book live wellness sessions on demand.

nivati.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Employee Wellness Software Platforms

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