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7 Best Free Free Meditation Apps of 2026

By the Rankozo research desk · Updated November 12, 2026

7 of the 9 tools in our best free meditation apps ranking offer a permanent free plan. Insight Timer scores highest among them at 9.1 out of 10.

01
Insight Timer
people who want the largest free library of guided meditations
Free tier with thousands of guided meditations; Insight Premium costs $59.99 per year or $9.99 per month
Full entry, No. 1 overall
Paid from
$5
Score 9.1
02
Medito
people who want every session and download free with no upsell
Free; built by the non-profit Medito Foundation with no in-app purchases listed
Full entry, No. 2 overall
Paid from
Free
Score 9.1
03
Healthy Minds Program
people who want a structured course built on neuroscience research
Free; supported by donations with no subscription
Full entry, No. 3 overall
Paid from
Free
Score 9.0
04
Plum Village
people drawn to Zen Buddhist mindfulness and teachings
Free forever, with no ads or in-app purchases
Full entry, No. 4 overall
Paid from
Free
Score 8.9
05
Smiling Mind
families who want free meditations for kids and adults
Free for individuals and families; run by a not-for-profit
Full entry, No. 5 overall
Paid from
Free
Score 8.8
06
UCLA Mindful
people who want short guided meditations in a language other than English
Free; UCLA Health says the app is entirely free to use
Full entry, No. 6 overall
Paid from
Free
Score 8.5
07
Calm
sleepers who may later pay for celebrity-narrated Sleep Stories
See vendor pricing (USD check pending)
Full entry, No. 7 overall
Paid from
Free plan
Score 8.1

Scores and prices come from our Best Free Meditation Apps ranking, which uses one method for every tool. Questions or corrections: editorial@rankozo.com