Brain.fm vs Playlistable (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Playlistable
From $4.17/mo against from $9.99/mo
Free plan
Tie
Neither has one
Higher rating
Brain.fm
4.2 against 3.4
Same job?
Yes
Both are Audio tools

Side by side

Compared on	Brain.fm	Playlistable
Our rating	4.2Better	3.4
Starts at	$9.99/mo	$4.17/moBetter
Free plan	No	No
Category	Audio	Audio
Plans	From $9.99/mo	From $4.17/mo
Key features	Original tracks engineered around brainwave-entrainment research, not licensed catalog music Distinct modes for focus, relaxation, sleep, and meditation Onboarding calibration quiz that tunes music to the individual listener Peer-reviewed and NSF-backed research behind the audio-engineering approach Measurable beta-brainwave increase reported during focus sessions	Playlists from a mood, an artist or a song, up to 50 tracks Saves directly to a Spotify or Apple Music library Listening-history analysis for personalised picks Web app and iPhone app Example prompts for workouts, study, parties and road trips
Pros	Backed by peer-reviewed research rather than marketing claims about productivity music Built for a specific outcome (focus or sleep) rather than general entertainment listening Decade-plus operating history with a stable, well-reviewed product	Works with both Spotify and Apple Music Playlist reaches the library in under a minute, per the site Clear plan prices with a yearly discount
Cons	No perpetual free tier; only a time-limited trial before payment is required Value depends on how receptive an individual listener is to audio entrainment, which is not universal Narrower use case than general streaming services, so it works as an add-on subscription rather than a replacement	Weekly billing costs about three times the yearly rate No AI model is named and the 130,000-user figure is unverified No free plan after the 3-day trial
Company	Brain.fm, founded 2014	Brackyt

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260922. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Brain.fm better than Playlistable?

In our reviews Brain.fm scores 4.2 and Playlistable scores 3.4. The better pick depends on the job. Brain.fm: AI-composed functional music engineered to shift focus, relaxation, and sleep states. Playlistable: AI playlist generator for Spotify and Apple Music that builds a playlist of up to 50 tracks from a mood, artist or song.

Which is cheaper, Brain.fm or Playlistable?

Playlistable has the lower starting price: from $9.99/mo for Brain.fm and from $4.17/mo for Playlistable.

Do Brain.fm and Playlistable have free plans?

Neither lists a free plan.

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