Abide alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank All meditation and mindfulness apps

Top picks

Best overall
Hallow
Starting price: $9.99/month or $69.99/year (US)
Best free option
Glorify
Free plan + paid

Common reasons people leave Abide: most meditations and sleep stories need Premium, and no study tools beyond reading plans. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Abide, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Hallow currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Hallow	Free plan + paid	$9.99/month or $69.99/year (US)	No	iOS, Android, Web	5 of 5	68.8
2	Glorify	Free plan + paid	—	No	iOS, Android	4 of 4	64.8
3	Calm	Free plan + paid	$79.99/yr after a 7-day free trial	No	iOS, Android, Web	5 of 5	59.4
4	Insight Timer	Free plan + paid	$9.99 a month (MemberPlus)	No	iOS, Android, Web	8 of 8	57.5
5	Headspace	Free plan + paid	$99.99 a year for up to 6 people	No	iOS, Android, Web	6 of 6	55.9
6	YouVersion Bible App	Free	—	No	iOS, Android, Web	4 of 4	48.2

1. HallowTop pick
Best for: Catholics and Christians who want guided daily prayer, Scripture and faith-based meditation
Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web
68.8
score / 100
Why switch from Abide
Larger prayer and meditation library with a Catholic focus and well-known narrators.
Pros
Large library of guided Catholic prayers and Bible content
Free version includes Bible in a Year and the daily Rosary
Parish and school community features
Family plan covers up to six people
Cons
Much of the library sits behind a paid subscription
Content is centred on Catholic tradition, less suited to other faiths or secular users
Subscriptions auto-renew after the trial unless cancelled
Visit Hallow Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Hallow a good Abide alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
Yes, hundreds of sessions
Checked Nov 8, 2026help.hallow.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$9.99/month or $69.99/year (US)
Checked Nov 8, 2026help.hallow.com(opens source in a new tab)
Family plan
$119.99/year for up to 6 members
Checked Nov 8, 2026help.hallow.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
Yes, on individual plans
Checked Nov 8, 2026help.hallow.com(opens source in a new tab)
Launched
End of 2018
Checked Nov 8, 2026hallow.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Glorify
Best for: Christians who want a short guided daily devotional with meditation and worship music in one app
Free plan + paidiOS, Android
64.8
score / 100
Why switch from Abide
Daily devotional routine plus meditations and worship music in one app.
Pros
Daily quote, passage and devotional make an easy routine
Combines meditations, sleep stories and worship playlists
Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese
Cons
Much of the content needs the premium subscription
Not a study tool: no commentaries or translation comparison
Mobile only
Visit Glorify Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Glorify a good Abide alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Downloads
20M+
Checked Nov 8, 2026glorify-app.com(opens source in a new tab)
Audio courses
5 to 10-day journeys
Checked Nov 8, 2026glorify-app.com(opens source in a new tab)
Meditation content
Guided meditations and sleep stories
Checked Nov 8, 2026glorify-app.com(opens source in a new tab)
Daily routine
Quote, passage and devotional
Checked Nov 8, 2026glorify-app.com(opens source in a new tab)
3. Calm
Best for: People who want a large library of sleep stories, music and guided sessions in one paid app
Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web
59.4
score / 100
Why switch from Abide
Secular sleep stories and meditations with a much bigger catalogue.
Pros
Very large sleep library: Sleep Stories, soundscapes and music
Clear starter programs: 7 Days and 21 Days of Calm
Runs on phones, web, Apple TV and smartwatches
Family plan and a one-time lifetime option
Cons
Most content needs a paid subscription
Prices differ between web, App Store and Google Play
Sleep-heavy library is more than some meditators need
Visit Calm Compare with Abide Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Calm a good Abide alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Yearly price (web)
$79.99/yr after a 7-day free trial
Checked Nov 8, 2026calm.com(opens source in a new tab)
Sleep Stories
500+ narrated Sleep Stories
Checked Nov 8, 2026calm.com(opens source in a new tab)
Devices
iOS, Android, web, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Wear OS
Checked Nov 8, 2026calm.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starter programs
7 Days of Calm, then 21 Days of Calm
Checked Nov 8, 2026calm.com(opens source in a new tab)
Breathing tool
60-second Breathe Bubble
Checked Nov 8, 2026calm.com(opens source in a new tab)
4. Insight Timer
Best for: People who want a large free library and a flexible timer without paying for a subscription
Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web
57.5
score / 100
Why switch from Abide
Huge free library of meditations, including Christian teachers, without a paywall for most content.
Pros
Most of a 200,000+ track library is free
Thousands of teachers across many styles and traditions
Customisable timer for unguided sessions
Live events and community groups
Cons
Quality varies widely between teachers
Size makes it hard to find a clear starting path
Courses and offline listening need Member Plus
Visit Insight Timer Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Insight Timer a good Abide alternative?
Verified facts
8 of 8 verified
Free content
200,000+ tracks, mostly free
Checked Nov 8, 2026insighttimer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Paid tier
Member Plus, $59.99/yr
Checked Nov 8, 2026insighttimer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Teachers
18,000+
Checked Nov 8, 2026insighttimer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Paid features
Courses, advanced journaling, offline listening
Checked Nov 8, 2026insighttimer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Company
Insight Network Inc.
Checked Nov 8, 2026insighttimer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$9.99 a month (MemberPlus)
Checked Nov 8, 2026help.insighttimer.com(opens source in a new tab)
MemberPlus annual plan
$59.99 a year
Checked Nov 8, 2026help.insighttimer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026help.insighttimer.com(opens source in a new tab)
5. Headspace
Best for: Beginners who want structured courses and a tidy app, and students on the cheap plan
Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web
55.9
score / 100
Why switch from Abide
A secular take on the same nightly routine: guided meditations, sleepcasts and wind-down audio, with a bigger library and courses.
Pros
Structured beginner courses starting from Basics
Sleep, focus music and movement sessions in one app
Family plan for six and a low-cost student plan
14-day free trial on the yearly plan
Cons
Little free content without a subscription
App increasingly promotes coaching and therapy services
Courses can feel basic for experienced meditators
Visit Headspace Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.357
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Headspace a good Abide alternative?
Verified facts
6 of 6 verified
Free trial
14 days
Checked Nov 8, 2026headspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
Family plan
$99.99 a year for up to 6 people
Checked Nov 8, 2026headspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
Student plan
$9.99/yr for verified students
Checked Nov 8, 2026headspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
Minimum age
18+, with limited exceptions
Checked Nov 8, 2026headspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
Owner
Part of Sword
Checked Nov 8, 2026headspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
Student discount
$9.99 a year for verified students
Checked Nov 8, 2026headspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
6. YouVersion Bible App
Best for: Everyday readers and church groups who want a free Bible with plans, audio and offline reading
FreeiOS, Android, Web
48.2
score / 100
Why switch from Abide
Free Bible reading plans, audio Bibles and daily devotionals for people who used Abide mainly for scripture-based quiet time.
Pros
Completely free with no ads or paid tier
Very wide choice of translations and languages
Reading plans, prayers and shared plans with friends
Offline reading and audio Bibles
Cons
Few in-depth study tools such as commentaries or Greek and Hebrew lookups
Requires an account for syncing notes and social features
Plans and content lean toward a devotional, evangelical style
Visit YouVersion Bible App Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.332
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is YouVersion Bible App a good Abide alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Price
Free
Checked Nov 8, 2026youversion.com(opens source in a new tab)
Bible versions
3,500 versions in 2,300 languages
Checked Nov 8, 2026youversion.com(opens source in a new tab)
Offline mode
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026youversion.com(opens source in a new tab)
Installs
700 million+
Checked Nov 8, 2026youversion.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Abide alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Abide alternative for most people

Hallow

Larger prayer and meditation library with a Catholic focus and well-known narrators.

Best Abide alternative for a free option

YouVersion Bible App

Free Bible reading plans, audio Bibles and daily devotionals for people who used Abide mainly for scripture-based quiet time.

Best Abide alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Glorify

Daily devotional routine plus meditations and worship music in one app.

Best Abide alternative for iPhone and Android

Calm

Secular sleep stories and meditations with a much bigger catalogue.

Best Abide alternative for working in the browser

Insight Timer

Huge free library of meditations, including Christian teachers, without a paywall for most content.

Abide alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Abide?

Hallow ranks first right now. Larger prayer and meditation library with a Catholic focus and well-known narrators. Glorify and Calm follow it in our ranking.

Abide vs Hallow: what's the difference?

Both Abide and Hallow are free with paid plans. Verified prices: Abide $39.99/year, Hallow $9.99/month or $69.99/year (US). Only Hallow runs on Web.

Is Abide free?

Abide is free with paid plans. Free trial: 7 days; Yearly price: $39.99/year. Checked on Abide's own site, November 2026.

How much do Abide alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Abide alternatives: Hallow, $9.99/month or $69.99/year (US); Calm, $79.99/yr after a 7-day free trial; Insight Timer, $9.99 a month (MemberPlus); Headspace, $99.99 a year for up to 6 people. Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Abide?

Yes. Hallow (free plan + paid), Glorify (free plan + paid), Calm (free plan + paid) and Insight Timer (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Abide?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Abide?

The complaints we hear most: most meditations and sleep stories need Premium; no study tools beyond reading plans; mobile only.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Abide, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.

Top picks

Quick comparison

1. HallowTop pick

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

2. Glorify

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

3. Calm

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

4. Insight Timer

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

5. Headspace

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

6. YouVersion Bible App

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

The best Abide alternative for…

Best Abide alternative for most people

Best Abide alternative for a free option

Best Abide alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Best Abide alternative for iPhone and Android

Best Abide alternative for working in the browser

Abide alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Abide?

Abide vs Hallow: what's the difference?

Is Abide free?

How much do Abide alternatives cost?

Is there a free alternative to Abide?

Is there an open-source alternative to Abide?

Why do people switch from Abide?

How is this list ranked?