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Unyte (Safe and Sound Protocol)

Alpha-Stim vs Unyte (Safe and Sound Protocol) for therapists

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At a glance

The differences that matter

Side-by-side facts. Rows where the two tools differ meaningfully are highlighted.

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Alpha-Stim

Pricing from
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Pricing model
paid
HIPAA
Not listed
Free trial
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Target users
  • Clinicians treating anxiety/insomnia
  • Integrative and psychiatric providers
  • Trauma-informed practitioners
Key features
  • Cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES)
  • FDA-cleared for anxiety/insomnia/depression/pain
  • Drug-free, non-invasive
  • Clinician and at-home use
Integrations
  • Standalone device

Unyte (Safe and Sound Protocol)

Pricing from
Not listed
Pricing model
paid
HIPAA
Not listed
Free trial
Not listed
Target users
  • Trauma-focused therapists
  • Polyvagal-informed clinicians
  • Occupational therapists and somatic practitioners
  • Providers treating regulation/sensory issues
Key features
  • Safe and Sound Protocol (acoustic listening therapy)
  • Polyvagal-based nervous-system regulation
  • In-person or remote client delivery
  • Provider dashboard and training
Integrations
  • Unyte provider platform/app
  • Works alongside EMDR/SE/IFS

Pricing

What you actually pay

Starting prices and what they include. The cheaper tool is not always the better value.

Alpha-Stim

paid

Vendor does not publish a starting price.

Contact the vendor for a quote. Hidden pricing is a yellow flag for smaller practices.

Unyte (Safe and Sound Protocol)

paid

Vendor does not publish a starting price.

Contact the vendor for a quote. Hidden pricing is a yellow flag for smaller practices.

Honest assessment

Where each tool wins and loses

Based on hands-on testing. Both tools have real weaknesses worth knowing before you commit.

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Alpha-Stim

What works well

  • FDA-cleared with RCT support
  • Drug-free adjunct
  • Clinician and home use
  • No major side effects reported

Where it falls short

  • Hardware cost
  • Device (not a software/PHI tool)
  • Clinician oversight recommended
  • Evidence varies by condition

Unyte (Safe and Sound Protocol)

What works well

  • Evidence-informed, Porges-developed protocol
  • Strong fit for trauma/regulation work
  • Integrates with EMDR/SE/IFS
  • In-person or remote delivery

Where it falls short

  • Requires provider training/certification
  • Subscription/license cost
  • Not a medical device (per vendor)
  • Confirm data/BAA terms for your setup

Take it for a spin

Try them

Both tools offer free trials. The fastest way to confirm a fit is to run one real session through each.

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FDA-cleared cranial electrotherapy stimulation device for anxiety, insomnia, and depression.

Try Alpha-Stim

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Polyvagal-based acoustic listening therapy clinicians deliver to regulate the nervous system.

Try Unyte (Safe and Sound Protocol)

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