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Calm vs Headspace

Side-by-side comparison of two indie startups from the Startup Spotlight directory.

Option A
Calm

Calm

Health

The #1 app for meditation and sleep.

Calm offers meditations, sleep stories, music, and mindfulness sessions for daily mental wellness.

Founder
Michael Acton Smith
Founded
2012
Team
500+
Listing
Free (nofollow)
Listed
May 2026
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Option B
Headspace

Headspace

Health

Be kind to your mind.

Headspace is a meditation and mindfulness app with guided sessions for stress, sleep, focus, and movement.

Founder
Andy Puddicombe
Founded
2010
Team
500+
Listing
Free (nofollow)
Listed
May 2026
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