Headspace vs Gympass
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Employee Wellness Software Platforms (2026). Last verified June 14, 2026.
The short answer
Gympass ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #2) for HR teams running employee wellness, mental health, and benefits programs. The best platform for physical wellness due to its enormous network of gyms and fitness apps.
At a glance
| Headspace | Gympass | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Employee Wellness Software Platforms (2026) | #1 / The 11 Best Employee Wellness Software Platforms (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| Best for | Best-in-class mental health support | Unmatched physical wellness network |
| Pricing | $$ ($5 to $15 PEPM) | $$ ($10 to $50 PEPM) |
| HQ | Santa Monica, USA | New York, USA |
| Founded | 2010 | 2012 |
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 (2026)
Gympass
The best platform for physical wellness due to its enormous network of gyms and fitness apps.
site.gympass.com/usSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Wellness Software Platforms (2026)
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