Virgin Pulse vs Lyra Health
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Employee Wellness Software Platforms. Last verified June 14, 2026.
The short answer
Virgin Pulse ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #6) for HR teams running employee wellness, mental health, and benefits programs. A mature, feature-rich platform for large companies integrating with health plans.
At a glance
| Virgin Pulse | Lyra Health | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best Employee Wellness Software Platforms | #6 / The 11 Best Employee Wellness Software Platforms |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Best for | All-in-one enterprise platform | High-quality therapist network |
| Pricing | $$$ ($8 to $25 PEPM) | $$$ ($20 to $60 PEPM) |
| HQ | Providence, USA | Burlingame, USA |
| Founded | 2004 | 2015 |
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
Lyra Health
A premium mental health solution with a highly-vetted provider network.
www.lyrahealth.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Wellness Software Platforms
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