You do not need a Premium subscription to enjoy Calm! We offer a variety of free mindfulness tools, meditations, and Sleep Stories for our users.
How to Spot Free vs. Premium Content
As you browse the app, you may notice a small padlock icon next to certain meditations, stories, and music tracks. The padlock indicates that the content is Premium and requires a paid subscription to access. If a program does not have a padlock, it is free for you to listen to!
Free Content Included in the App
If you are using the free version of the Calm app, you have access to the following without needing to pay:
Timed Meditations: You can practice unguided, timed meditations. To find these, tap the Discover tab, select Meditation, and scroll to the 'Less Guidance' category.
Day 1 of All Programs: You can listen to the first session ('Day 1') of any of our multi-day meditation programs (such as 7 Days of Focus or 21 Days of Calm).
Breathing Exercises: You have access to one of our guided Breathing Exercises.
Sleep Stories: You can listen to our popular Sleep Story, Blue Gold, at any time.
Background Scenes: You have access to a large number of free background Scenes (nature sounds and ambient music) to play while you meditate or sleep. To switch your Scene, tap the Mountain icon in the top left corner of the Home screen to preview and download free options.
What happens to my free content after a free trial?
If you complete a 7-day free trial and decide not to continue into a paid subscription, don't worry! You will not lose your free options. In fact, completing a free trial actually unlocks additional free content on your account, including the full 7 Days of Calm meditation series and a wider selection of Sleep Stories.