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Waking Up vs Calm: catalog facts
Waking UpCalm
Paid

Paid membership with a seven-day free trial and money-back guarantee.

Freemium

Can be tried for free, with the full library in a paid subscription.

Web Android, iOS
  • Courses and series from several meditation teachers
  • Conversations exploring the ideas behind the practice
  • Large library of guided meditations and sleep content
  • Soundscapes for relaxing or falling asleep
  • Requires a paid membership after the trial
  • Focus on philosophy may not suit those wanting quick relaxation only
  • Much of the content requires a paid subscription
  • Proprietary service that needs an account
Hosted service 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

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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