Headspace
third-party price85 out of 100 · Great · how we score
- Performance & features: −4.2, strong, a step below the best
- Evidence & honest claims: −4.2, evidence is modest or mixed
- Value vs category (3-year cost): −2.1, required 3-year cost is high for sleep apps
- Durability & reliability: −2.1, good warranty or build, not the longest we track
- Trial, returns & warranty terms: −1.4, trial, return or warranty terms not verified or limited
- Lock-in (required subscriptions only): −1.4, $69.99/yr
Maintenance & upkeep, Ease of use
Who it's for: Meditation beginners.
Price: $69.99/yr (checked Oct 20, 2026)
Membership: Required for full access (it is the product); free tiers are limited.
True 3-year cost: $210 ($69.99/yr)
Key specs
- Meditation + sleepcasts
Score breakdown
| Criterion | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Performance & features | 4/5 | 30 |
| Durability & reliability | 4/5 | 15 |
| Maintenance & upkeep | 5/5 | 10 |
| Evidence & honest claims | 3/5 | 15 |
| Value vs category (3-year cost) | 4/5 | 15 |
| Ease of use | 5/5 | 5 |
| Trial, returns & warranty terms | 3/5 | 5 |
| Lock-in (required subscriptions only) | 3/5 | 5 |
Scores are editorial, based on published specs, pricing, policies and independent research. We have not lab-tested this product. Where a policy wasn't verified we give a neutral 3.
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Prices checked Oct 20, 2026. Disclosure
Sources
Score guide: 90+ Outstanding · 80s Great · 70s Good · 60s Fair · below 60 Skip. How we score
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