Headspace vs Virgin Pulse
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 #5) 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 | Virgin Pulse | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Employee Wellness Software Platforms | #5 / The 11 Best Employee Wellness Software Platforms |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 8.4 |
| Best for | Best-in-class mental health support | All-in-one enterprise platform |
| Pricing | $$ ($5 to $15 PEPM) | $$$ ($8 to $25 PEPM) |
| HQ | Santa Monica, USA | Providence, USA |
| Founded | 2010 | 2004 |
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
Virgin Pulse
A mature, feature-rich platform for large companies integrating with health plans.
www.virginpulse.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Wellness Software Platforms
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