Balance
No ongoing free tier
Balance's support guide explicitly states that it does not currently offer a free app version. Trial access is separate.
Supporting sources:
Source checked . Availability can change.
Price and access · 4-app comparison
Free plan availability: Balance vs Down Dog vs Headspace vs Insight Timer
Access to an ongoing free tier or free content, separate from a temporary trial.
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| Features1 selected | Balance Balance Premium |  Down Dog Down Dog membership |  Headspace Headspace individual |  Insight Timer MemberPlus |
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Free plan availability: details
Down Dog
Trial only
The FAQ explicitly says a subscription is required after the free trial; special assistance or promotions may differ.
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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.
Supporting sources:
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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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Sources and plan details
Sources for 1 features across Balance, Down Dog, Headspace, Insight Timer. 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.
Balance 1 researched
- Free plan: No ongoing free tier
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Balance's support guide explicitly states that it does not currently offer a free app version. Trial access is separate.
Checked . Sources: [1]
Balance sources
- Balance paid membership features · Checked 2026-10-09
Down Dog 1 researched
- Free plan: Trial only
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The FAQ explicitly says a subscription is required after the free trial; special assistance or promotions may differ.
Checked . Sources: [1]
Down Dog sources
- Down Dog practice settings and account FAQ · 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