Best Employee Assistance Program Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Optum Global EAP is ranked #1 of 21 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of PAM Wellbeing and TELUS Health EAP. The lowest first paid tier on this page is HealthHero EAP at £0.03/mo.
Employee assistance program software covers support employees may use for personal or work-related concerns, while HR teams can compare how that support is delivered. Compared on confidential counseling, crisis support, financial and legal help, and work-life support, the entries also vary in access channels and included sessions. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide additional details to weigh. The ranking starts with Optum Global EAP, PAM Wellbeing, and TELUS Health EAP, followed by ESI Employee Assistance Group and HealthHero EAP. Consider which stated support areas and access arrangements align with your workforce’s needs.
21 employee assistance program software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Optum Global EAP iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4 Confidential counseling: YesFinancial and legal help: YesWork-life support: Yes
- 2 PAM Wellbeing iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4 Confidential counseling: YesFinancial and legal help: YesWork-life support: Yes
- 3 TELUS Health EAP iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Confidential counseling: YesFinancial and legal help: YesWork-life support: Yes
- 4 ESI Employee Assistance Group iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Confidential counseling: YesFinancial and legal help: YesWork-life support: Yes
- 5 HealthHero EAP iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1£0.03/mo Confidential counseling: YesFinancial and legal help: YesWork-life support: Yes
- 6 Health Assured Wisdom Wellbeing iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0£1.30/mo Confidential counseling: YesFinancial and legal help: YesWork-life support: Yes
- 7 Spectrum.Life EAP+ iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0£0.25/mo Confidential counseling: YesFinancial and legal help: YesWork-life support: Yes
- 8 MCL Medics EAP iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Confidential counseling: YesFinancial and legal help: YesWork-life support: Yes
- 9 SupportLinc iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Confidential counseling: YesFinancial and legal help: YesWork-life support: Yes
- 10 Acentra Health Employee Assistance Program No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9 Confidential counseling: YesFinancial and legal help: YesWork-life support: Yes
- 11 CiC Employee Assistance Programme No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Confidential counseling: YesFinancial and legal help: YesWork-life support: Yes
- 12 Empathia LifeMatters No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Confidential counseling: YesFinancial and legal help: YesWork-life support: Yes
- 13 Vita Health Group EAP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Confidential counseling: YesFinancial and legal help: YesWork-life support: Yes
- 14 Wellbeing Solutions EAP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Confidential counseling: YesFinancial and legal help: YesWork-life support: Yes
- 15 CuraLinc EAP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Confidential counseling: YesWork-life support: Yes
- 16 Optima Health EAP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Confidential counseling: YesFinancial and legal help: YesWork-life support: Yes
- 17 Education Support Partnership EAP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Confidential counseling: YesWork-life support: Yes
- 18 ComPsych GuidanceResources No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1
- 19 EAP Executive No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1
- 20 EAP Expert No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1
- 21 Leafyard No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0 Confidential counseling: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which employee assistance program software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Optum Global EAP is ranked #1 of 21 with a score of 7.4. PAM Wellbeing is second and TELUS Health EAP third.
How many of these have a free plan?
0 of the 21 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, HealthHero EAP has the lowest first paid tier we found: £0.03/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.