How to Cancel Headspace in 2026 - Web, iOS, and Android
Cancel your Headspace subscription on the website, iPhone, or Android. Covers the 30-day money-back guarantee on annual plans, refund policy, and meditation alternatives.
To cancel Headspace, log in to headspace.com, go to headspace.com/subscription/manage, and click CANCEL MEMBERSHIP. If the cancel button is not visible on your account page, email help@headspace.com to request cancellation. If you subscribed through Apple or Google Play, you need to cancel through your phone's subscription settings - the Headspace website cannot process those cancellations. At $12.99/month or $69.99/year with a 7-day free trial, Headspace is a premium meditation app. But meditation apps are one of those subscriptions people sign up for with the best intentions and then stop using after a few weeks. If you have not opened Headspace in the last month, that is a clear sign it is time to cancel. The good news: Headspace offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on annual plans. If you recently purchased an annual subscription and realized it is not for you, you can get a full refund within that window. Monthly plans do not have the same guarantee.
What you'll learn
- How to cancel Headspace on the website, iPhone, and Android
- 30-day money-back guarantee on annual plans - how to claim it
- What to do if the cancel button is not visible on your account
- Free meditation alternatives after cancelling Headspace
- Headspace free tier vs premium - what you keep after cancelling
If you are on an annual plan and purchased it within the last 30 days, you qualify for a full refund. Email help@headspace.com with your account email and purchase date. Monthly subscriptions are non-refundable.
Headspace Plans and Pricing (2026)
| Billing | Price (India) | Price (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | Varies by region | $12.99/mo |
| Annual | Varies by region | $69.99/yr |
| Free Trial | 7 days | 7 days |
Headspace charges in USD globally, though pricing may vary slightly by region. The annual plan at $69.99/year works out to about $5.83/month - less than half the monthly rate. If you are on the free trial and want to avoid being charged, cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends. Headspace also offers student discounts and family plans at reduced rates. In India, Headspace charges through the App Store or Google Play in local currency, so the exact INR amount depends on the current exchange rate and platform pricing.
How to Cancel Headspace on Web
- 1Go to headspace.com and log in to your account
- 2Go to headspace.com/subscription/manage
- 3Click CANCEL MEMBERSHIP
- 4Follow the confirmation prompts to complete your cancellation
- 5If the cancel button is not visible, email help@headspace.com with your account email requesting cancellation
How to Cancel Headspace on iPhone (iOS)
- 1Open Settings on your iPhone
- 2Tap your name at the top (Apple ID)
- 3Tap Subscriptions
- 4Find Headspace in the list and tap it
- 5Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm
How to Cancel Headspace on Android
- 1Open the Google Play Store app
- 2Tap your profile icon - Payments & subscriptions
- 3Tap Subscriptions
- 4Find Headspace and tap it
- 5Tap Cancel subscription and confirm
The cancellation method depends on where you originally subscribed. If you see the charge from Apple or Google on your bank statement, cancel through your phone settings. If the charge comes directly from Headspace, cancel on the website.
What Happens After You Cancel Headspace?
After cancelling, your Headspace Premium access continues until the end of your current billing period. You can keep using all premium meditations, sleep content, and focus exercises until that date. Once your subscription expires, you drop to the free tier. The free tier includes a limited selection of guided meditations and some basic courses, but the majority of the library becomes locked. Your meditation streak, completed courses, and favorites are saved on your account. If you resubscribe later, your progress picks up where you left off. Downloaded sessions for offline use stop working once your premium expires. If you were on a free trial and cancel before it ends, you may lose access immediately on some platforms.
Headspace in India - Key Notes
Headspace is available in India through the App Store and Google Play, with pricing converted to INR at the platform level. If you subscribed through Google Play and set up UPI autopay, cancelling in Google Play should stop the recurring payment. However, it is good practice to check your UPI mandate settings in your bank or UPI app (PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm) to confirm the mandate is revoked. If you subscribed directly on the Headspace website using an Indian credit or debit card, the charges will appear in USD with a foreign currency markup from your bank. For Indian users, subscribing through the App Store or Google Play sometimes works out cheaper due to regional pricing adjustments.
Alternatives to Headspace
Calm ($16.99/month) is the most direct competitor with a similar library of guided meditations, sleep stories, and music. Insight Timer is free with a massive library of community-contributed meditations from thousands of teachers. Waking Up by Sam Harris ($14.99/month) focuses more on the philosophy and practice of mindfulness rather than guided relaxation. YouTube has thousands of free guided meditation videos if you do not mind ads. Apple Fitness+ includes a meditation section if you already have that subscription. For basic breathing exercises and timers, free apps like Medito and Plum Village work well. If you keep any wellness subscriptions active, use RecurStop to track renewal dates and get reminders before charges hit your account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a refund from Headspace?
Annual plans come with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you purchased an annual subscription within the last 30 days, email help@headspace.com to request a full refund. Monthly subscriptions are non-refundable. If you subscribed through Apple or Google Play, you can also request a refund through their respective refund processes.
What do I keep after cancelling Headspace?
You drop to the Headspace free tier, which includes a small selection of guided meditations and introductory courses. Your meditation streak, completed courses, favorites, and account data are all preserved. Premium content like sleep stories, advanced courses, and the full meditation library become locked until you resubscribe.
How do I cancel Headspace if the cancel button is not showing?
Some accounts do not display the cancel button on the subscription management page. This can happen with promotional or enterprise accounts. In this case, email help@headspace.com with your account email address and request cancellation. They typically process these within 1-2 business days.
Will I be charged if I cancel during the free trial?
No. If you cancel before the 7-day free trial ends, you will not be charged. Cancel at least 24 hours before the trial expiration to be safe, as some platforms process cancellations with a slight delay. Once the trial converts to a paid subscription, you are charged the full amount for that billing cycle.
Is Headspace or Calm better value?
Headspace costs $12.99/month or $69.99/year. Calm costs $16.99/month or $69.99/year - the annual price is identical, but Calm is more expensive monthly. Headspace focuses on structured courses and technique-based meditation. Calm emphasizes sleep stories, relaxation, and ambient content. If you primarily want sleep content, Calm has a larger library. For structured meditation practice, Headspace is more methodical. Try both free tiers before committing.