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Calm vs Headspace: catalog facts
Calm	Headspace
Freemium Can be tried for free, with the full library in a paid subscription.	Paid Subscription service with a free trial.
Android, iOS	Android, iOS
Large library of guided meditations and sleep content Soundscapes for relaxing or falling asleep	Large library of guided meditations and sleep content Content for children and families
Much of the content requires a paid subscription Proprietary service that needs an account	Requires a paid subscription after the trial Ownership is changing with the Sword acquisition
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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