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Waking Up vs Headspace: catalog facts
Waking Up	Headspace
Paid Paid membership with a seven-day free trial and money-back guarantee.	Paid Subscription service with a free trial.
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 Content for children and families
Requires a paid membership after the trial Focus on philosophy may not suit those wanting quick relaxation only	Requires a paid subscription after the trial Ownership is changing with the Sword acquisition
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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