Aura
Limited free content
The free mobile version includes one new three-minute session every two hours. Premium unlocks the larger library.
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Price and access · 5-app comparison
Free plan availability: Aura vs Glo vs Headspace vs Insight Timer vs Waking Up
Access to an ongoing free tier or free content, separate from a temporary trial.
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Compare custom self-hypnosis creation and editing controls; existing recordings and clinical hypnotherapy are different offerings. Choosing a self-hypnosis app
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Compare custom yoga guidance, practice preferences and playback. See the guide for instructor-led class libraries. Choosing a yoga app
| Features1 selected | Aura Aura Premium |  Glo Glo membership |  Headspace Headspace individual |  Insight Timer MemberPlus |  Waking Up Waking Up membership |
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Free plan availability: details
Glo
Class previews
After paid access ends, two-minute class previews remain available; full classes require membership.
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Headspace
Free public samples
Public Headspace pages provide sample audio and exercises without a subscription. Full in-app access is subscription/trial based; this is not a full ongoing free app tier.
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Insight Timer
Free library
Free tracks are available without a subscription; MemberPlus adds premium content and functions.
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Waking Up
Scholarships by request
Financial assistance is available when membership is unaffordable; this is not an unrestricted free tier.
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Sources and plan details
Sources for 1 features across Aura, Glo, Headspace, Insight Timer, Waking Up. Annual prices show the full yearly charge in USD. “Limited” includes conditions. “No listed support” means the feature was not found in the reviewed official documentation.
Aura 1 researched
- Free plan: Limited free content
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The free mobile version includes one new three-minute session every two hours. Premium unlocks the larger library.
Checked . Sources: [1]
Aura sources
- Aura pricing and feature FAQ · Checked 2026-10-09
Glo 1 researched
- Free plan: Class previews
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After paid access ends, two-minute class previews remain available; full classes require membership.
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Glo sources
- Glo access after cancellation · Checked 2026-10-09
Headspace 1 researched
- Free plan: Free public samples
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Public Headspace pages provide sample audio and exercises without a subscription. Full in-app access is subscription/trial based; this is not a full ongoing free app tier.
Checked . Sources: [1]
Headspace sources
- Headspace public sleep samples and plans · Checked 2026-10-09
Insight Timer 1 researched
Insight Timer sources
- Insight Timer teacher audio and image uploads · Checked 2026-10-09
- Insight Timer MemberPlus features · Checked 2026-10-09
Waking Up 1 researched
- Free plan: Scholarships by request
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Financial assistance is available when membership is unaffordable; this is not an unrestricted free tier.
Checked . Sources: [1]
Waking Up sources
- Waking Up scholarships · Checked 2026-10-09