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Calm vs Waking Up: catalog facts
Calm	Waking Up
Freemium Can be tried for free, with the full library in a paid subscription.	Paid Paid membership with a seven-day free trial and money-back guarantee.
Android, iOS	Web
Large library of guided meditations and sleep content Soundscapes for relaxing or falling asleep	Courses and series from several meditation teachers Conversations exploring the ideas behind the practice
Much of the content requires a paid subscription Proprietary service that needs an account	Requires a paid membership after the trial Focus on philosophy may not suit those wanting quick relaxation only
Downloadable app	Hosted service
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 24, 2026

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