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Calm vs RXNT

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Calm

Software

Sleep, meditation and relaxation

From
Free
Rated
-
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RXNT

Software

Cloud practice management and EHR software with a la carte modules

From
On request
Rated
-

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; RXNT base pricing starts at $118 per month with modules sold a la carte rather than one bundled price, as of August 2026

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Calm and RXNT actually diverge.

Attributes where Calm and RXNT differ
AttributeCalmRXNT
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb
Founded2012Unknown

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 RXNT

Nothing recorded that Calm does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Calm

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

RXNT

No use cases recorded yet. See the RXNT review.

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

RXNT

  • Base pricing starts at $118 per month with modules sold a la carte rather than one bundled price, as of August 2026
  • Controlled substance e-prescribing (EPCS) carries an additional $85 per year fee, as of August 2026

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

RXNT

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the RXNT 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.

Choose RXNT if

Nothing in the data separates RXNT from Calm on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Questions people ask

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

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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