ChefPandas vs Calm: Which is better?

ChefPandas is an AI-powered meal planning and recipe generation platform that helps users create personalized meal plans based on their dietary preferences, available ingredients, and nutritional goals. It offers smart recommendations, detailed recipes, and customized cooking instructions to simplify meal preparation. Whether you're tracking macros, managing dietary restrictions, or looking for quick and healthy meals, ChefPandas makes home cooking effortless and enjoyable.

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Calm

Our mission is to support everyone on every step of their mental health journey. We're a mental health brand with the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation*, with over 150 million downloads and 2.5M 5-star reviews**. We’re here to help you sleep more, stress less and live mindfully. We’re honored to be Apple's 2017 App of the Year, Apple BEST OF 2018 award winner, one of Fast Company’s 2020 Most Innovative Companies and Time100’s 2022 Most Influential Companies.

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Key features

ChefPandas

AI Powered Meal Planning
Smart Recipe Generator
Curated Recipe Blog Collection

Calm

Provides tools for managing stress, anxiety, and sleep through personalized content.
Offers over 500 Sleep Stories, soundscapes, and guided meditations to aid relaxation and sleep.
Features a variety of mindfulness practices, including breathing exercises and meditation sessions.
Includes a subscription model that unlocks access to a full library of resources and content.
Available on multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, and web, ensuring accessibility across devices.

Useful for

ChefPandas

Health-Conscious Individuals, Busy Professionals, Home Cooks & Food Enthusiasts, Fitness Enthusiasts & Athletes, Families & Parents

Calm

Provides in-the-moment relief for stress and anxiety, helping users return to a state of relaxation quickly.
Offers a variety of sleep aids, including over 500 Sleep Stories and soundscapes, to help users fall asleep naturally and peacefully.
Supports mindfulness practices that enhance resilience and confidence in navigating life's challenges.
Features guided meditations and breathing exercises designed to improve mental health and emotional well-being.
Includes personalized content and tools that help users build healthy habits for managing stress, sleep, and overall mental health.

Use cases

ChefPandas

Busy Professionals
Fitness Enthusiasts
Parents & Families
Students & Budget-Conscious Users
People with Dietary Restrictions

Calm

Provide in-the-moment relief for stress and anxiety through quick exercises like the 60-second Breathe Bubble.
Assist users in falling asleep and staying asleep with over 500 Sleep Stories and guided sleep meditations.
Offer mindfulness practices to help users navigate life's challenges with resilience and confidence.
Support individuals with diabetes by providing tailored mindfulness tools and resources to manage emotional well-being.
Facilitate personal growth and self-care through guided meditations and daily routines that promote mental health.

Price

ChefPandas

Calm

Yearly Plan: $79.99 per year, which breaks down to $6.67 per month, includes a 14-day free trial.
Automatic Renewal: The yearly subscription automatically renews each year until cancelled.
Cancellation Policy: Users can cancel anytime, and must do so at least 24 hours before the next billing cycle to avoid being charged.
Family Plan: Allows access for the main account holder and up to 5 additional accounts, with the main account holder needing to be at least 18 years old.
Lifetime Subscription: Available for a single account, providing access for the lifetime of the Calm Premium service, but does not guarantee access to future features not included at the time of purchase.