8Breath
German app for breathing, meditation, somatic exercises and sleep stories from Berlin, with a permanent free breathing tier and Plus from 59,99 euro per year
Quick Overview
| Company | Andreas Jansen (8Breath) |
|---|---|
| Category | Meditation and Mindfulness Apps |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated; the site says a CDN receives the user's IP address when content loads |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | 20+ breathing exercises, 200+ guided meditations, 150+ breathing audios, yoga and yin yoga, sleep stories, affirmations, relaxation music, journal, offline downloads |
| Pricing | Free tier; Plus 14,99 euro per month or 59,99 euro per year (incl. VAT), 7-day trial on the yearly plan only |
| Best For | German speakers who want breathing exercises next to meditation and who like a generous free tier |
| Replaces | Calm, Headspace |
Detailed Review
8Breath builds its pitch around the nervous system: guided breathing, meditations, somatic exercises and sleep stories meant to lower stress and improve sleep. The imprint names Andreas Jansen, Taborstraße 5, 10997 Berlin, as the responsible person.
The app is fully in German rather than a translated English product, and its audio comes from more than 150 German-speaking teachers and coaches in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, according to the site.
The Free Tier Is Large
More than 20 breathing exercises with all their settings are permanently free, as are custom breathing exercises. Each content area includes free audios and one prepared sequence is free. The pricing page states that the app shows no ads, including in the free version.
For people who mainly want a breathing timer, the free tier may be enough.
What Plus Adds
Plus costs 14,99 euro per month or 59,99 euro per year, with a 7-day trial on the yearly plan only. It unlocks the full library of more than 800 audios, including 200+ guided meditations and 150+ breathing audios, plus courses, challenges, Yoga and Yin Yoga, sleep stories, affirmations, relaxation music, a journal with short check-ins, and offline downloads.
Who Is Behind It
The imprint lists a named individual rather than a company with a legal form. That is common for a small German app, but it matters for contracts: invoices and liability sit with a person, and a larger buyer should ask for an order form naming the contracting party. The site does not name a hosting provider.
Limitations to Consider
The review rests on 8Breath's home page, pricing page and imprint, not on a hands-on test. The imprint shows a private person without a company form, no hosting provider is named, and the app is German only.
Who Should Use 8Breath
German speakers who want breathwork, meditation and sleep audio in one app and prefer to test a free tier first.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Permanent free tier with 20+ breathing exercises and no ads
- 800+ audios in the Plus library
- Prices in euros including VAT on the pricing page
- Content from 150+ teachers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
- Customisable breathing exercises and a journal
Cons
- German language only
- Imprint names an individual, no company form
- Trial applies to the yearly plan only
- Hosting provider not named
Alternatives to 8Breath
Other European meditation and mindfulness apps worth comparing before you decide:
7Mind
Germany · Berlin courses-first meditation app with monthly and yearly plans
Petit BamBou
France · French meditation, breathing and sleep app with a free tier
Medito
Netherlands · Free open-source meditation app run by a Dutch foundation
Namatata
France · French app with express sessions and a free seven-session start
See all European meditation and mindfulness apps or compare them directly against Calm on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Partly. More than 20 breathing exercises with all settings and custom exercises are permanently free, with some free audios per area. Plus unlocks the full library of 800+ audios.
The pricing page lists 14,99 euro per month or 59,99 euro per year including VAT, with a 7-day trial on the yearly plan only.
The site says it is German throughout and not a translated English app, and no other language is mentioned.