Headspace plans compared
Guided meditation, breathing exercises and bedtime stories to help with stress and sleep. Headspace currently sells 3 plans in the US, from $0.83 a month. Here is what each one includes and who it suits.
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Current Headspace plans and prices
Verified September 21, 2026 from Headspace's official pages. Prices are before tax and can change.
Headspace
Price not verified
Best for: One person who wants help winding down, sleeping or handling stress.
- People who get their own account1
- Bedtime stories and sleep soundsIncluded
- Download sessions to use without internetIncluded
- The whole library of sessionsIncluded
Some details of this plan could not be verified from official pages.
Headspace Student Plan
$0.83 a month
or $9.99 a year
Best for: Anyone currently enrolled at a college or university – it is the same product for a fraction of the price.
- People who get their own account1
- Bedtime stories and sleep soundsIncluded
- Download sessions to use without internetIncluded
- The whole library of sessionsIncluded
Headspace Family Plan
$8.33 a month
or $99.99 a year
Best for: A household where two or more people would use it – it covers up to six people for not much more than one individual subscription.
- People who get their own account6
- Bedtime stories and sleep soundsIncluded
- Download sessions to use without internetIncluded
- The whole library of sessionsIncluded
What actually differs between the plans
Only one thing changes as you move up the Headspace plans: people who get their own account. Everything else is the same on every plan, so those are the only questions worth asking yourself.
| Plan | Price | People who get their own account |
|---|---|---|
| Headspace | Not verified | 1 |
| Headspace Student Plan | $0.83/mo | 1 |
| Headspace Family Plan | $8.33/mo | 6 |
Head-to-head comparisons
- Headspace Headspace vs Headspace Student Plan
- Headspace Headspace Student Plan vs Headspace Family Plan
Common questions about Headspace plans
Do I pay monthly or once a year?
Both are offered for the same subscription. Paying once a year always works out cheaper per month, but you hand over the whole amount up front. If you are not sure you will stick with it, start monthly and switch to yearly later.
Is the family plan worth it?
If even two people in your household would use it, almost certainly yes. One payment of $99.99 a year covers up to six people, each with their own private account, whereas two separate subscriptions would usually cost more.
Can I get it free through my employer or health insurance?
Quite possibly. Headspace is provided free by many employers and some health insurers. It is worth asking before you pay – people often subscribe without realizing they already have access.
Is there anything free?
There is a free trial and a small number of free introductory sessions, but the full library needs a paid subscription.
Where this information comes from
- Subscribe to Headspace (prices did not display to an automated reader) ↗ – checked September 21, 2026
- What is the price for a Headspace subscription? - Headspace Help Center ↗ – checked September 21, 2026
- What does the Headspace Family plan offer? - Headspace Help Center ↗ – checked September 21, 2026
- Family plan to Headspace ↗ – checked September 21, 2026
- Headspace Student Discounted Plan ↗ – checked September 21, 2026
- Are there any discounts available? - Headspace Help Center ↗ – checked September 21, 2026
Headspace is the clearest 'monthly versus annual' case in this catalogue: the individual subscription is one product with two ways of paying, so it is recorded as a single plan with two prices rather than as two plans. The individual monthly and annual amounts could not be verified - headspace.com/subscriptions renders prices in JavaScript and returned 'null USD' to an automated reader, and Headspace's own help-centre pricing article carries no figures. Both discounted plans were verifiable and are included: Student $9.99/year (verified student status required) and Family $99.99/year for up to 6 people. An Educator's Plan is mentioned by Headspace but no price is published. Headspace is also widely distributed free through employers and health plans, which is often the cheapest route. Buying inside the iPhone app can cost more than buying on the website.
BetterTier is not affiliated with Headspace. Plan names are used only to identify the plans being compared.