Compare Vagus Nerve Stimulators
Vagus nerve stimulators range from $99.90 to about €700, come in three quite different shapes, and are marketed with timelines that rarely match what people report. These are the comparisons and guides we have written, grouped by the question you are probably asking.
By price
- Vagus nerve stimulators under $100 — what the category costs, what the running costs add up to, and what the cheap one doesn't do
- Holtrow Pulse — full specification — $99.90, hands-free, conductive gel in the box
Against a specific brand
- Pulsetto alternative — same position on the neck, a third of the price, and the one thing Pulsetto does better
- Truvaga alternative — hands-free instead of handheld, and no session counter
- Nurosym alternative — including the case where you should buy the Nurosym instead
By what you want it for
- Vagus nerve stimulation for sleep — where it fits in a wind-down, and when a different device suits better
- Vagus nerve stimulation for stress — what the published research is about, and how to get value out of the habit
Choosing a type
- Neck, ear or handheld — the three form factors, what each is good at, and which survives a daily habit
Understanding it first
- How long vagus nerve stimulation takes to work
- How to stimulate the vagus nerve, with or without a device
- Is vagus nerve stimulation safe? Who shouldn't use it
- What HRV actually tells you
Using one
Holtrow Pulse is a non-invasive wellness device, not a medical device. It is not FDA-cleared and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Pulsetto, Truvaga and Nurosym are trademarks of their respective owners; Holtrow is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any of them. Competitor prices were read from those brands' own websites on 8 August 2026 and change frequently.