The free Calm alternative
Still by OpenApps is a free Calm alternative: Free. No subscription, no ads. Calm's free plan: 230+ meditations, 8 Sleep Stories, a breathing exercise and the first day of each program.
What each one costs
| App | Free plan | Paid plans |
|---|---|---|
| Still | Free. No subscription, no ads. | None |
| Calm | 230+ meditations, 8 Sleep Stories, a breathing exercise and the first day of each program. | The free version is a sampler: some meditations, 8 Sleep Stories, a breathing exercise and the first day of each program. Premium is reported at about $70 to $80 a year or about $15 a month, with family and lifetime plans (2026). |
Most programs, stories and soundscapes are locked behind Premium.
Switching from Calm
Open Still and pick a session, a breathing pattern or a sound mix. Nothing is locked, and it works offline after your first visit.
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Questions
Is there a free alternative to Calm?
Yes. Still by OpenApps does what Calm does for meditation and sleep, for free, with no sign-up.
Does Calm have a free plan?
230+ meditations, 8 Sleep Stories, a breathing exercise and the first day of each program. That is from Calm's own site, checked October 19, 2026.
What does Calm cost?
The free version is a sampler: some meditations, 8 Sleep Stories, a breathing exercise and the first day of each program. Premium is reported at about $70 to $80 a year or about $15 a month, with family and lifetime plans (2026).
How do I switch from Calm?
Open Still and pick a session, a breathing pattern or a sound mix. Nothing is locked, and it works offline after your first visit.
Can an AI assistant use Still instead of Calm?
Still runs in your browser, so an assistant can send you to it, but it has no API to do the job for you.
Calm is a trademark of its owner. OpenApps is not affiliated with it. Calm's paid prices above are approximate and change often; check its site for current pricing.