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Breaktime BuddyMost similar to Headspace in what it does, its category and its price.
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BurnBaconHas a free plan, rated 3.4 out of 5. Headspace has none.
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FlourishFrom $12.99/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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ONVYRated 4.0 out of 5 in our review, against 4.3 for Headspace.
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At a glance
Green means better than Headspace, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 HeadspaceBaseline | 4.3 | Not listed | No | Mental health app with guided meditation, sleep content, coaching and online therapy, plus Ebb, a conversational AI companion that helps members reflect by voice or text and recommends content from the Headspace library. | |
| Breaktime Buddy | 3.8−0.5 | $4.99/mo | YesHeadspace has none | Delivers short, personalized mindfulness breaks based on how a user says they feel in the moment. | vs Headspace |
| Flourish | 3.2−1.1 | $12.99/mo | YesHeadspace has none | Fleur, your AI wellness companion, offers evidence-based CBT exercises and reflective journaling - explicitly general wellness support, not a replacement for professional care. | vs Headspace |
 Mentalio | 3.0−1.3 | Free | YesHeadspace has none | AI-powered mood journal and self-help app from Bitsens with breathing exercises, self-tests and educational materials for stress and anxiety. | vs Headspace |
| ONVY | 4.0−0.3 | Not listed | No | AI health operating system for companies building health and wellness products: it unifies 500+ wearable, lab and lifestyle data sources and runs modular AI for coaching, fitness plans, sleep, nutrition and biomarker insights. | vs Headspace |
| BurnBacon | 3.4−0.9 | $39.99/mo | YesHeadspace has none | Six specialist AI coaches - nutrition, fitness, wellness, sleep, mindset and accountability - plus adaptive meal plans and workout tracking, from free to $39.99 a month. | vs Headspace |
 CoupleWork | 3.8−0.5 | $24.95/mo | No | CoupleWork pairs couples with an AI relationship coach named Maxine for voice and text sessions built on Gottman Method and EFT frameworks. | vs Headspace |
 Essence | 3.7−0.6 | Not listed | No | Workplace benefits platform that aligns work patterns with menstrual cycle phases | vs Headspace |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Headspace.
Breaktime Buddy
3.8$4.99/mo
vs Headspace−0.5Free plan
Delivers short, personalized mindfulness breaks based on how a user says they feel in the moment.
- Mood-based activity matching (tired, stressed, overwhelmed, unfocused)
- Guided breathing, mindfulness, movement, and stretching sessions
- Haptic feedback paired with visual guidance
Offline-first design means no data leaves the device
iOS only, so Android users cannot access it
Flourish
3.2$12.99/mo
vs Headspace−1.1Free plan
Fleur, your AI wellness companion, offers evidence-based CBT exercises and reflective journaling - explicitly general wellness support, not a replacement for professional care.
- Fleur: AI persona offering evidence-based chat support
- CBT-style exercises and reflective journaling
- Flourishing/languishing mental health assessments
Clear, appropriate disclaimer - not positioned as a substitute for professional care
Not suitable for anyone needing clinical mental health treatment or crisis support
Mentalio
3.0Free
vs Headspace−1.3Free plan
AI-powered mood journal and self-help app from Bitsens with breathing exercises, self-tests and educational materials for stress and anxiety.
- AI-powered mood tracker with personalized graphs and insights
- Guided breathing exercises for in-the-moment stress relief
- Self-assessment tests and educational mental health materials
Free to download with no upfront cost to try
Not a clinical treatment or diagnostic tool; serious symptoms need a professional
ONVY
4.0Not listed
vs Headspace−0.3
AI health operating system for companies building health and wellness products: it unifies 500+ wearable, lab and lifestyle data sources and runs modular AI for coaching, fitness plans, sleep, nutrition and biomarker insights.
- Unifies 500+ wearable, lab and lifestyle data sources
- Dynamic AI Coaching and AI Fitness Coaching
- Lab and biomarker intelligence
Integrations with wearables and health apps
Sold to companies only, with no consumer plan
BurnBacon
3.4$39.99/mo
vs Headspace−0.9Free plan
Six specialist AI coaches - nutrition, fitness, wellness, sleep, mindset and accountability - plus adaptive meal plans and workout tracking, from free to $39.99 a month.
- Six specialist AI coaches covering nutrition, fitness, wellness, sleep, mindset and accountability
- Personalised meal plans that adapt to diet type and progress
- Workout logging with progress analytics
Splitting coaching into six specialists gives more focused answers than one general assistant
Coaching guidance only - not a substitute for medical or clinical advice
CoupleWork
3.8$24.95/mo
vs Headspace−0.5
CoupleWork pairs couples with an AI relationship coach named Maxine for voice and text sessions built on Gottman Method and EFT frameworks.
- Maxine AI coach built on Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy frameworks
- Voice and text session support with memory carried across sessions
- Individual and joint partner sessions within one subscription
Grounded in named, established clinical frameworks rather than generic advice
AI coaching is not a licensed therapist and is not equipped for crisis situations
Essence
3.7Not listed
vs Headspace−0.6
Workplace benefits platform that aligns work patterns with menstrual cycle phases.
- Cycle-phase tracking mapped to work capacity patterns
- Personalised scheduling and wellbeing guidance
- Employer-side engagement reporting without individual health data
Addresses a gap that generic wellness benefits ignore
Cycle data handling demands a thorough privacy review before rollout
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Headspace free?
Headspace does not list a free plan. Check its pricing page for current plans.
What is the best free alternative to Headspace?
Breaktime Buddy is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.8 out of 5). Other free options: BurnBacon, Flourish, Mentalio.
What is the cheapest alternative to Headspace?
Among paid plans, Breaktime Buddy has the lowest starting price (from $4.99/mo). If you need it free, start with Breaktime Buddy.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.