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Calm vs Jane App

Calm logo

Calm

Software

Sleep, meditation and relaxation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Jane App logo

Jane App

Software

Clinical management software for allied health professionals

From
54/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Calm has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Calm free tier is severely limited, with almost all content requiring payment; Jane App designed specifically for physiotherapy and allied health; limited suitability for other medical specialties
  • They diverge on capability: Calm covers Sleep Stories, Jane App covers Scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Calm and Jane App actually diverge.

Attributes where Calm and Jane App differ
AttributeCalmJane App
Starting priceFree54/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb
Founded20122010

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Calm

  • Sleep Stories
  • Guided meditations
  • Daily Calm
  • Breathing exercises
  • Calm Body stretching
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Samsung Health

Only in Jane App

  • Scheduling
  • Online Booking
  • Patient Portal
  • Notes and Charting
  • Invoicing
  • Patient Communication
  • Online payments
  • Insurance

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Calm

  • Workout trackingnot Jane App
  • Nutrition managementnot Jane App
  • Health monitoringnot Jane App
  • Fitness coachingnot Jane App
  • Wellness improvementnot Jane App

Jane App

  • Practice management and scheduling for physiotherapists and allied health practitionersnot Calm
  • Patient engagement with online booking, telehealth, and secure messagingnot Calm

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Calm

  • Free tier is severely limited, with almost all content requiring payment
  • Only one meditation per day included in free tier (Daily Calm)
  • Annual pricing is among the highest in the meditation app category
  • Less extensive free content library compared to Insight Timer (which has 100,000+ free meditations)
  • Limited customization of meditation sessions; mostly follows Calm's curated content

Jane App

  • Designed specifically for physiotherapy and allied health; limited suitability for other medical specialties

Pricing, plan by plan

Calm

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Daily Calm
    • Select Sleep Stories
    • 1 breathing exercise
  • Premium Monthly$12.99/month
    • All content unlocked
    • Sleep Stories
    • Masterclasses
  • Premium Annual$69.99/year
    • All content unlocked
    • Sleep Stories
    • Masterclasses
  • Family Plan$99.99/year
    • Up to 6 accounts
    • All Premium content
    • Separate customization per member

Jane App

54/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Jane App review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Calm if

  • You need sleep stories.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want guided meditations.
Calm review

Choose Jane App if

  • You need scheduling.
  • You also want online booking.
Jane App review

Questions people ask

Is Calm or Jane App better?
Neither clearly leads. Calm starts at Free and Jane App at 54/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Calm or Jane App?
Calm has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Calm and 54/month for Jane App.
Does Calm or Jane App run on more platforms?
Calm runs on iOS, Android, Web. Jane App runs on Web.
Can I use Calm for free?
Yes. Calm has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Jane App starts at 54/month.
What is Calm best used for?
Calm is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what Jane App is typically brought in for.
What can Calm do that Jane App cannot?
Calm covers Sleep Stories, Guided meditations, Daily Calm, Breathing exercises. Jane App covers Scheduling, Online Booking, Patient Portal, Notes and Charting. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Calm: What does Calm's free tier include?

The free plan includes 1 breathing exercise, Day 1 of programs, select Sleep Stories, and Scenes, plus the famous Daily Calm feature and bedtime stories. Most content is locked behind the paid tier.

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Calm: What is included in Calm Premium?

Calm Premium (all paid tiers are identical) includes The Daily Calm, Sleep Stories narrated by celebrities, exclusive music playlists, masterclasses taught by experts, Daily Move video lessons for stretching and mindful movement, and the entire content library.

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Calm: How much does Calm Premium cost?

Monthly subscription is $12.99/month, annual is $69.99-$79.99/year, Family Plan is $99.99/year (includes 1 Admin + 5 Members), and lifetime membership is available as a one-time payment.

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Calm: Does Calm offer pricing for organizations or teams?

Yes. Calm offers organizational plans for groups of 5-300 people with per-seat pricing based on total 'covered lives.' Larger groups receive deeper discounts. Pricing is significantly reduced compared to individual subscriptions.

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Calm: Does Calm work offline?

Calm's app functions offline for already-downloaded content. Downloaded Sleep Stories, meditations, and Music programs can be accessed without an internet connection.

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