Back to Fastren

Calm

Freemium
meditationmindfulnesssleepmental healthanxietystress reliefwellnessrelaxationaudioself-care

Calm is a leading mental wellness app designed to help users manage stress, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep quality through a vast library of guided meditations, Sleep Stories, music, and soundscapes.


Calm provides a sanctuary for the mind in the form of a mobile and web application. It primarily serves individuals seeking to improve their mental and emotional well-being, from beginners exploring mindfulness to seasoned practitioners. The app's unique value proposition lies in its extensive, high-quality content library, which notably includes "Sleep Stories" narrated by famous voices, making bedtime a more relaxing experience. By combining guided meditations for various situations, relaxing music, and expert-led masterclasses, Calm offers a gentle and accessible approach to self-care. Its beautifully designed, user-friendly interface encourages daily use, helping to build consistent mindfulness habits.

Pros

  • Vast and diverse content library including meditations, music, and celebrity-narrated Sleep Stories.
  • Beautiful and intuitive user interface that is easy to navigate.
  • Offers specific content for children through its 'Calm Kids' section.
  • Daily Calm feature provides fresh, 10-minute guided meditations every day.
  • Integrates with Apple Health and Google Fit to track mindfulness minutes.

Cons

  • The free version offers very limited content, creating a strong paywall for full access.
  • Primarily relies on an upfront annual subscription model, which can be a significant initial cost.
  • The large volume of content can sometimes feel overwhelming to new users.
  • Effectiveness is highly subjective and varies greatly from person to person.

Key features

  • Guided Meditations
  • Sleep Stories
  • Calm Music
  • Soundscapes
  • Breathing Exercises
  • Daily Calm
  • Calm Masterclasses
  • Calm Kids

Integrations

Apple HealthGoogle FitAmazon AlexaGoogle HomeSamsung Smart TVApple WatchWear OS by Google

Target audience

Individuals seeking stress reduction, improved sleep, anxiety management, and a daily mindfulness practice. This includes busy professionals, students, parents, and anyone looking for accessible mental wellness tools.


Ratings & Reviews

0.0

Based on 0 reviews

Key Metrics

Active Users

100M+ downloads

Founded

2012

Headquarters

San Francisco, USA

Pricing Tiers

Free

Limited access to guided meditations, a few Sleep Stories, timed meditation, and breathing exercises.

Free

Calm Premium

Unlimited access to the entire library of meditations, Sleep Stories, music, masterclasses, and all other content.

$69.99/year

Calm Premium Family

Includes up to 6 premium accounts. Full access to the entire content library for every member.

$99.99/year

Calm for Business

A mental wellness benefit for employees. Pricing is customized based on the size of the organization.

Custom


Frequently Asked Questions


Top Alternatives to Calm

Headspace

A primary competitor that focuses more on teaching the skill of meditation and building a consistent habit through structured courses.

Insight Timer

Offers the world's largest free library of guided meditations from thousands of teachers, making it a great choice for users on a budget.

Ten Percent Happier

Targets 'fidgety skeptics' with practical, relatable meditation coaching from a diverse roster of world-class teachers and experts.

Ready to get started?

Join thousands of users and see how Calm can transform your workflow today.

Visit Calm