Best Headspace Alternatives
The top-ranked Headspace alternative is Calm (Freemium). The best free option is Smiling Mind.
Headspace offers guided meditation and mindfulness, but users seek alternatives for pricing, different teaching styles, free content, or specialized sleep and therapy features. Preferences vary between structured courses and open libraries.
1Meditation and sleep app with guided sessions, sleep stories and music.
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.
Waking Up
SubscriptionSam Harris's meditation and philosophy app blending practice with theory.
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.
Buddhify
PaidOn-the-go mindfulness app with meditations organized by daily activity.
Breethe
FreemiumMeditation and mindfulness app with sleep aids, coaching and masterclasses.
Medito
FreeCompletely free, nonprofit meditation app with courses and sleep content.
Petit BamBou
FreemiumMeditation app with guided programs and a strong presence in Europe.
Headspace alternatives: FAQ
What is the best alternative to Headspace?
Calm is ranked first on this list (Freemium). The ranking combines our base score with readers' votes, so it can change.
What is the best free alternative to Headspace?
The highest-ranked free or open-source options here are Smiling Mind and Medito.
Are there Headspace alternatives for Android?
Yes: Calm, Insight Timer, Balance and Ten Percent Happier have Android apps.
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