Best Calm Alternatives
The top-ranked Calm alternative is Headspace (Subscription). The best free option is Smiling Mind.
Calm is a leading meditation and sleep app, but users seek alternatives for lower prices, different meditation styles, more free content, or specific features like therapy or breathing. Below are the top mindfulness and mental wellness alternatives.
1Popular meditation app with guided sessions for stress, focus, and sleep.
2Insight Timer
FreemiumHuge free library of guided meditations, talks and music from many teachers.
3Balance
FreemiumPersonalized meditation app that adapts sessions to your goals and experience.
Ten Percent Happier
FreemiumMeditation app with practical courses and teachers for skeptics and beginners.
Simple Habit
FreemiumMeditation app with short sessions for busy people and specific situations.
Smiling Mind
FreeFree, not-for-profit mindfulness app with programs for all ages including kids.
Aura
FreemiumPersonalized wellness app with meditations, life coaching and sleep sounds.
Breethe
FreemiumMeditation and mindfulness app with sleep aids, coaching and masterclasses.
Waking Up
SubscriptionSam Harris's meditation and philosophy app blending practice with theory.
Medito
FreeCompletely free, nonprofit meditation app with courses and sleep content.
Buddhify
PaidOn-the-go mindfulness app with meditations organized by daily activity.
MyLife Meditation
FreemiumApp that recommends meditations based on how you feel right now.
Calm alternatives: FAQ
What is the best alternative to Calm?
Headspace is ranked first on this list (Subscription). The ranking combines our base score with readers' votes, so it can change.
What is the best free alternative to Calm?
The highest-ranked free or open-source options here are Smiling Mind and Medito.
Are there Calm alternatives for Android?
Yes: Headspace, Insight Timer, Balance and Ten Percent Happier have Android apps.
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