Headspace

Headspace is one of the world's most recognized meditation and mindfulness apps, with 70M+ users in 190+ countries. Originally a collection of guided meditations, Headspace has evolved into an AI-powered mental wellness platform that offers personalized meditation recommendations, AI coaching conversations, and sleep tools.

## Core Features

**Guided meditations** — 500+ guided meditation sessions from 2 to 30 minutes, organized by goal (stress, focus, sleep, relationships, anger) and experience level. Headspace's content is particularly polished and beginner-friendly.

**AI coaching (Ebb)** — Headspace's AI coach, Ebb, engages in conversational check-ins: "How are you feeling today?" Based on your input, Ebb recommends specific meditations and exercises from the Headspace library. Ebb can also guide basic stress-management conversations.

**Sleepcasts** — Immersive audio environments (not meditations, but guided narratives and ambient sounds) designed to help you fall asleep. Headspace's sleepcasts are a distinctive feature with a large catalogue.

**Focus music** — Headspace includes a catalogue of curated music and soundscapes designed to support concentration during work.

**Mindful eating and movement** — Short mindfulness exercises designed for meals and physical activity.

**Headspace for Work** — Enterprise offering providing employee access to Headspace as a workplace wellness benefit.

## AI Features

Headspace launched AI coaching features in 2023, providing personalized guidance that adapts to user inputs. The AI draws on the Headspace content library to recommend specific resources.

## Pricing

Free limited content; Headspace subscription (~$13/month or $70/year) unlocks full library. Headspace for Work is priced per employee.