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Calm vs Omada Health

Calm logo

Calm

Software

Sleep, meditation and relaxation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Omada Health logo

Omada Health

Software

Behavioral health management platform

From
On request
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; Omada Health not available to buy directly. Enrolment requires eligibility through an employer or health plan
  • They diverge on capability: Calm covers Sleep Stories, Omada Health covers Chronic Disease Management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Calm and Omada Health actually diverge.

Attributes where Calm and Omada Health differ
AttributeCalmOmada Health
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb, Mobile
Founded20122011

Identical on both: 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 Omada Health

  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Behavioral Health
  • Coaching
  • Mobile App
  • Analytics
  • Incentives
  • Health Plans
  • EHR Systems

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Calm

  • Workout trackingnot Omada Health
  • Nutrition managementnot Omada Health
  • Health monitoringnot Omada Health
  • Fitness coachingnot Omada Health
  • Wellness improvementnot Omada Health

Omada Health

  • Employer-sponsored diabetes prevention and weight health programmesnot Calm
  • Remote monitoring of hypertension and diabetes with connected devicesnot Calm
  • GLP-1 support programmes alongside medicationnot Calm
  • Musculoskeletal care delivered virtuallynot 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

Omada Health

  • Not available to buy directly. Enrolment requires eligibility through an employer or health plan
  • A care programme with coaching and connected devices rather than software on its own
  • The Joint and Muscle Health programme is subject to deductibles, copays and coinsurance under the member's plan

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

Omada Health

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Omada Health 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 Omada Health if

  • You need chronic disease management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want behavioral health.
Omada Health review

Questions people ask

Is Calm or Omada Health better?
Neither clearly leads. Calm starts at Free and Omada Health at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Calm or Omada Health?
Calm has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Calm and On request for Omada Health.
Does Calm or Omada Health run on more platforms?
Calm runs on iOS, Android, Web. Omada Health runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Calm for free?
Yes. Calm has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Omada Health starts at On request.
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 Omada Health is typically brought in for.
What can Calm do that Omada Health cannot?
Calm covers Sleep Stories, Guided meditations, Daily Calm, Breathing exercises. Omada Health covers Chronic Disease Management, Behavioral Health, Coaching, Mobile App. 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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