Cancel GuidesLast updated: June 2026

How to Cancel Headspace — Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

Pricing reminder

You're paying $12.99/month, $69.99/year, or one-time $399.99 for lifetime Headspace+.

Cancel on iPhone (Apple-billed)

1
Open Settings > your name > Subscriptions.
2
Tap Headspace.
3
Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm.

Cancel on Android (Google Play-billed)

1
Open Google Play > profile > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions.
2
Tap Headspace > Cancel subscription.
3
Confirm.

Cancel on Web (headspace.com)

1
Sign in at headspace.com.
2
Click your profile icon (top-right) > Settings.
3
Click Subscriptions > Cancel.
4
Confirm.

What happens after cancellation

Headspace+ content (full library) becomes locked at billing period end.
Free Headspace remains usable — basic Take 10 series, some daily content.
Sleep stats, meditation history, and saved sessions stay in your account.
If you resubscribe, your data is restored.

Will I lose my data, playlists, or history?

Headspace retains your account, meditation history, mood logs, and personal data indefinitely. You can delete your account via Account Settings > Delete Account, which removes everything. Anonymized mindfulness practice data may be retained for research.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1Calm vs Headspace — which should I cancel?

Calm leans into Sleep Stories and celebrity-narrated content (Matthew McConaughey). Headspace leans into structured courses and Andy Puddicombe's voice. If you use neither regularly, cancel both and use a free tool. Insight Timer has 100k+ free meditations.

Q2Is the $399.99 Headspace lifetime plan worth it?

Break-even is ~5.7 years at the $69.99/yr rate. If you've been a regular Headspace user for 2+ years and intend to keep using it, lifetime makes sense. Otherwise, stick with monthly or yearly.

Q3Can I pause Headspace temporarily without cancelling?

Headspace doesn't offer a pause feature. Cancel, then resubscribe when you want to return — your meditation history, courses-in-progress, and stats are preserved.

Q4What's the best free Headspace alternative?

Insight Timer (free with 100k+ meditations, paid tier $59.99/yr for advanced courses). Smiling Mind (free, designed for kids/teens but works for adults). Healthy Minds Program (free, research-backed by Dr. Richard Davidson). For breathwork specifically, Nerva (nerva.byalif.app) is free during launch.

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