Headspace Review, Pricing & Features

Headspace offers guided meditation, sleep content, and mental health coaching. Plans start at $12.99/month or $69.99/year, with a free trial available.

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Productivity
Pricing
Subscription, from $12.99/month (or $69.99/year)
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Last updated
July 20, 2026
Founded
2010
Headquarters
Santa Monica, California, United States
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What Is Headspace?

Headspace is a mental health and mindfulness app founded in 2010 by Andy Puddicombe and Richard Pierson, built around the goal of making meditation and mental health support accessible through a mobile and web app. It is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.

Over time Headspace has expanded from a meditation app into a broader mental health platform, adding sleep tools, coaching, and online therapy, and in 2021 it merged with the behavioral health company Ginger to form Headspace Health, which also serves employers and health plans directly.

Key Features

The core of the app is its library of more than 1,000 guided meditation and mindfulness exercises, covering areas like stress, focus, and emotional regulation, alongside sleep-focused content such as wind-downs, soundscapes, and sleepcasts. Headspace also includes an AI companion called Ebb that recommends content based on a user's stated mood and goals.

Beyond self-guided content, Headspace offers mental health coaching and online therapy for users who want more personalized support, plus specialized collections like Mindful Families for parents and Mental Strength Training for high-pressure situations. On the enterprise side, Headspace sells mental health benefits packages designed to replace or supplement traditional Employee Assistance Programs for organizations.

Headspace Pricing

Headspace is subscription-based, with a monthly plan at $12.99/month and an annual plan at $69.99/year (equivalent to about $5.83/month). New subscribers can access a 7-day free trial on the monthly plan or a 14-day free trial on the annual plan before being charged.

Headspace also offers discounted student plans and family plans, and periodically runs promotions such as reduced first-year pricing on the annual plan; renewals then revert to the standard price. Mental health coaching can be added on top of a base subscription, and HSA/FSA payment is accepted for eligible users.

Key Features

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Large, well-produced meditation and sleep content library
  • Adds coaching and therapy options beyond basic meditation
  • Enterprise plans make it easy for employers to offer mental health benefits
  • Free trials available on both monthly and annual plans
  • Student and family plan discounts available

Cons

  • Full library requires a paid subscription after the trial
  • Promotional annual pricing renews at full price
  • Therapy and coaching availability can vary by region and plan
  • Some users may prefer narrower, single-purpose meditation or sleep apps

Pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Headspace cost?

Headspace costs $12.99/month on the monthly plan or $69.99/year on the annual plan, with pricing subject to regional variation and taxes.

Is there a free trial for Headspace?

Yes, Headspace offers a 7-day free trial on the monthly plan and a 14-day free trial on the annual plan.

Does Headspace offer therapy?

Yes, Headspace offers online therapy in addition to its meditation content and mental health coaching.

What is Ebb on Headspace?

Ebb is Headspace's AI companion feature that recommends personalized content based on a user's mood and stated goals.

Does Headspace offer plans for employers?

Yes, Headspace sells enterprise mental health plans designed to replace or supplement traditional Employee Assistance Programs, used by more than 4,000 organizations.

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