Insight Timer review

Insight Timer is the best deal in meditation. The free app gives you a vast library of guided tracks from psychologists, mindfulness teachers and spiritual leaders, a timer for silent practice and a free 7-day course on how to meditate. Paying US$60 a year adds thousands of 10 and 30 day courses from well-known teachers, offline listening, high quality audio and an advanced player, and it is framed as supporting the free library. The scale is both the strength and the problem. With so many teachers, quality and style vary, and new users can spend more time browsing than meditating. Start with the free introductory course and save a few teachers you like. For anyone who wants to explore different styles without a subscription, or who wants a cheap paid tier, Insight Timer beats every rival on value.

Who it is for

People who want variety and a large free library before paying anything.

Price

Free plan; supporter tier US$60 per year with a 7-day free trial.

Help support free meditation for US$60 a year and unlock thousands of Insight Courses and premium features.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 4, 2026.

Key features

• Free library that Insight Timer calls the world's largest for guided meditation
• Meditation timer for unguided practice
• Thousands of 10 and 30 day Insight Courses on the paid tier
• Offline listening and high quality audio for supporters
• Free 7-day Learn How To Meditate course

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Most free content of any app here
• Strength: Wide range of teachers and traditions
• Strength: Low annual price for the paid tier
• Weakness: Quality varies because many teachers contribute
• Weakness: Browsing a huge library can be overwhelming
• Weakness: Offline listening needs the paid tier

Key facts

• Free plan: Yes
• Paid tier: US$60 per year
• Courses on paid tier: Thousands of 10 and 30 day courses
• Free trial: 7 days

Where it ranks

Insight Timer is No. 2 in our Best Meditation Apps verdict.