Quick take
Who Headspace is best for
People who want a mindfulness-first app with enough regular use to make annual billing worth it.
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Headspace subscription cost
People who want a mindfulness-first app with enough regular use to make annual billing worth it.
Default planAnnual · $5.83/mo
Starting price$5.83/mo
Official sourceLinked below
Pricing snapshot
What you should know before paying
Starting price: $5.83/mo
Free trial or free tier: Check the Headspace official page for any active free trial offers.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for Headspace right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Current pricing
Current plans and prices
Primary source:Headspace official pricing
Prices verified: March 30, 2026
Prices change: Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for Headspace right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Plan option
Monthly
$12.99/mo
No public annual price highlighted
Meditation and mindfulness content • Lower monthly entry than Calm
What changes on this plan
- Meditation and mindfulness content
- Lower monthly entry than Calm
- Note: Annual plan is generally the better benchmark
Most popular
Annual
$5.83/mo
$69.99/year
Best routine-use value • Sleep and mindfulness library
What changes on this plan
- Best routine-use value
- Sleep and mindfulness library
- Note: Upfront billing
Billing notes
Free trial, annual billing, and discounts
Free trial or free tier: Check the Headspace official page for any active free trial offers.
Annual comparison: Annual is available on annual billing. Check the official pricing source to confirm the current annual savings versus monthly billing.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for Headspace right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Before you subscribe
What to double-check on the official page
Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
Check billing frequency, cancellation terms, and whether any limited-time discounts are still active.
Closest competitors
Services that are closest to this one
Fitbod
$6.67/mo default plan
Lifters who want app-guided strength programming that adapts to equipment, recovery, and training history.
MyFitnessPal Premium
$6.67/mo default plan
People serious about calorie or macro tracking who will use the app often enough to justify premium features.
Apple Fitness+
$9.99/mo default plan
Best Apple Watch integration, beginner-friendly workouts, lower price than Peloton
Lower-cost options
Cheaper substitutes worth checking
Nike Training Club
$0.00/mo default plan
People who want a credible guided-workout app without adding another recurring subscription.
FAQs
Common questions
What is the cheapest Headspace plan and is it worth it?
Headspace's lowest paid plan is Annual at $5.83/mo. Best routine-use value • Sleep and mindfulness library Compare this against alternatives in Fitness & Wellness to see if the price-to-feature tradeoff makes sense for your use case.
How much does Headspace cost per year?
With annual billing, Annual costs $69.99 per year, saving you -$0.03 compared to paying monthly. Without annual billing, the same plan would cost $69.96 per year.
Does Headspace have a free trial or free tier?
Check the Headspace official page for any active free trial offers.
How many plans does Headspace have and what is the difference?
Headspace offers 2 plans ranging from $5.83/mo to $12.99/mo. The main differences between plans typically include content quality, concurrent streams or seats, and whether ads are shown. See the full plan comparison above for details.
Is Headspace worth the price compared to alternatives?
People who want a mindfulness-first app with enough regular use to make annual billing worth it. Closest competitors in Fitness & Wellness include Fitbod, MyFitnessPal Premium, Apple Fitness+. Compare features and pricing to find the best fit for your needs.
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