Updated November 2, 2026
SelfHypnosis.com vs Hypnothera: Smart Sessions or a Fully Personalized Session?
We make Hypnothera. Competitor facts are taken from SelfHypnosis.com's own pages and were checked on November 2, 2026.
By YJ Kim
How SelfHypnosis.com's rebuilt app and membership compare with Hypnothera's personalized AI sessions. Features, credits and prices, checked Nov 2, 2026.
Quick Verdict
SelfHypnosis.com lets you change the wrapper of a pre-written session: induction, opening length, ending, music and binaural beats. The core content stays the same. Hypnothera generates the whole script from the goal you describe, and you can edit it before listening.
Hypnothera
Hypnothera creates a custom hypnosis script and audio from your goal and situation. The full script is visible and editable before you listen. Available on iOS, Android and web in 14 languages.
SelfHypnosis.com
SelfHypnosis.com offers a library of pre-written hypnosis sessions. Smart Sessions let you customize the induction style, opening length, ending, background music and binaural beats, but the core therapeutic content always remains the same. Membership is optional; sessions can be bought individually. Available on iPhone, iPad, Android and the website.
At-a-Glance Comparison
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| Category | Hypnothera | SelfHypnosis.com | Decision Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session type | Session generated from the goal and situation you describe | Library of pre-written sessions with Smart Session options | SelfHypnosis.com's content is fixed; Hypnothera generates around what you describe. |
| Can you change the main content? | Yes. The full script is visible and editable before listening | No. "The core therapeutic content always remains the same." | Trade-off between a known fixed script and a script about your situation. |
| What you can adjust | The script itself, plus your goal and situation. Voice, length, language, and audio options. | Induction (5 styles), opening length (Regular/Medium/Short), ending (Wake Up/Sleep), background music and volume, optional binaural beats | Both offer customization, at different levels of the session. |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, web | iPhone, iPad and Android apps; website | Both are cross-platform. |
| Free option | 25 starter credits + 15 weekly; personalized sessions up to 5 min; unlimited Quick sessions (30 sec–5 min), no card | Not stated on the pages checked. Membership is optional; sessions can be bought individually. | Hypnothera has an ongoing free plan with weekly credits. |
| Paid plans | Premium $19.99/month or $99.99/year | Monthly $24.99/month; Annual $119.99/year | Prices checked November 2, 2026. Check each site for current terms. |
| What a credit means | ≈ 1 minute of audio | Adds a session (most cost 1 credit; premium courses cost 6) | Credits mean different things, so compare by listening plan, not credit count. |
| Credits included | Paid plan: 200 credits/month | Monthly: 4/month (rollover up to 8). Annual: 8/month (rollover up to 16) | Credit amounts and rollover limits differ between the two services. |
| If membership ends | Generated sessions remain in your library | Sessions added with credits are lost; sessions bought individually are kept | Different retention policies when membership expires. |
| Refunds | Credits non-refundable once used; refunds only for technical billing errors | Payments non-refundable | Both have non-refundable policies. Review terms before purchasing. |
Detailed Comparison
What changed in the SelfHypnosis.com app (October 2026)
Hypnothera
Hypnothera's session creation has stayed consistent: you describe your goal, the app generates a script, and you can edit it before generating audio. Sessions are created on web, iOS and Android.
SelfHypnosis.com
On October 29, 2026, SelfHypnosis.com announced rebuilt iPhone, iPad and Android apps after six months of daily work by new developers. Recordings are now prepared as complete audio files before download, instead of being assembled on the device. You can save multiple named versions of each Smart Session (for example, a shorter wake-up version for daytime and a longer sleep-ending version for bedtime). Default preferences can be saved. You can browse the full collection and add sessions with credits in one tap, check credits in the app, and use a wishlist. Membership is optional; sessions bought individually on the website appear in My Sessions. Sign-in uses 'Email Me a Code'; Google and Facebook sign-in are retired. Old downloads must be downloaded again.
How SelfHypnosis.com Smart Sessions work
Hypnothera
Hypnothera generates the whole session around your goal and situation. You can change any part of the script before listening.
SelfHypnosis.com
Smart Sessions let you change the wrapper: induction style (A Calm Thinking-Feeling; A Smooth, Steady Rhythm; Loose, Limp and Relaxed; The Rainbow of Relaxation; Waves of Deep Relaxation), opening length (Regular, Medium, Short), ending (Wake Up or Sleep), background music (Reflections, Ocean Calm and 9 more; volume High/Medium/Low/Off) and binaural beats (optional, off by default). Versions can be labeled. There may be limits on how many versions you can generate in a period. The standard version works without changes. The core therapeutic content always remains the same. Topics include stress, anxiety and confidence.
How Hypnothera sessions work
Hypnothera
You describe your goal and situation, and Hypnothera generates the session from that. The full script is visible and editable before you listen. Available on iOS, Android and web. Sessions can be generated in 14 languages. Hypnothera is a wellness app, not medical treatment.
SelfHypnosis.com
SelfHypnosis.com offers a library of pre-written sessions with Smart Session customization for the wrapper elements described above.
Pricing and credits compared
Hypnothera
Hypnothera has a free plan with 25 starter credits plus 15 fresh credits every week. One credit is about one minute of audio. Free personalized sessions run up to 5 minutes. Quick sessions (30 seconds to 5 minutes) are unlimited and need no card. Premium is $19.99/month or $99.99/year and includes 200 credits/month, sessions up to 90 minutes, and the full voice library.
SelfHypnosis.com
As of November 2, 2026, SelfHypnosis.com lists a Monthly plan at $24.99 per month with 4 credits a month, rolling over up to 8, and an Annual plan at $119.99 per year with 8 credits a month, rolling over up to 16. Most sessions cost 1 credit. Premium multi-session courses cost 6 credits. Members get a 30% discount on extra one-off purchases. Membership is optional; individual purchases are still available via the website.
Who should pick which
Hypnothera
Hypnothera may suit people who want content about their exact situation, want to read and edit the script first, or want to try it free without a card (Quick sessions and the weekly free credits). It works on web, iOS and Android.
SelfHypnosis.com
SelfHypnosis.com may suit people who want a fixed script written in advance, like adjusting the induction, ending, music and binaural beats, or want to buy single sessions and keep them.
Before you switch or subscribe
Hypnothera
Hypnothera is a wellness app, not medical treatment. Start with the free tier to see if it fits your practice. Credits are non-refundable once used; refunds are only considered in cases of technical billing errors where no service was provided.
SelfHypnosis.com
For SelfHypnosis.com: sessions added with credits are lost when membership expires, and sessions bought individually are kept. Payments are non-refundable. You can cancel anytime, and the membership stays active until the end of the paid period. After the update, old recordings must be downloaded again and sign-in uses an emailed code.
Choose Hypnothera If
- You want content written around your exact goal and situation.
- You want to read and edit the script before listening.
- You want sessions from 2 minutes up to 90 minutes.
- You want to try it free with an ongoing plan that adds 15 credits every week, no card required.
- You need sessions in one of 14 languages.
Choose SelfHypnosis.com If
- You want a pre-written script from a library.
- You like adjusting the induction, ending, music and binaural beats.
- You want to buy single sessions and keep them without a subscription.
- You prefer a known fixed script over a generated one.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between SelfHypnosis.com and Hypnothera?
SelfHypnosis.com offers a library of pre-written hypnosis sessions. Its Smart Sessions let you change the induction, opening length, ending, music and binaural beats, but the core content stays the same. Hypnothera generates the whole script from the goal and situation you describe. You can read and edit that script before you listen.
How much does a SelfHypnosis.com membership cost?
As of November 2, 2026, the Monthly plan is $24.99 per month with 4 credits a month, rolling over up to 8. The Annual plan is $119.99 per year with 8 credits a month, rolling over up to 16. Most sessions cost 1 credit. Premium multi-session courses cost 6 credits. Members get 30% off extra one-off purchases.
Do I keep SelfHypnosis.com sessions if I cancel my membership?
According to SelfHypnosis.com's membership page, checked November 2, 2026, sessions added with membership credits are lost when the membership expires. Sessions you bought individually are kept. You can cancel anytime, and the membership stays active until the end of the paid period. Payments are non-refundable.
What changed in the SelfHypnosis.com app update?
On October 29, 2026, SelfHypnosis.com announced rebuilt iPhone, iPad and Android apps. Recordings are now prepared as complete audio files before download. You can save named versions of each Smart Session and set default preferences. You can browse the collection and add sessions with credits in the app. Sign-in now uses an emailed code. Old downloads must be re-downloaded.
Is Hypnothera free to try?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, Hypnothera gives 25 starter credits plus 15 fresh credits each week. One credit is about one minute of audio. Free personalized sessions run up to 5 minutes. Quick sessions of 30 seconds to 5 minutes are unlimited, and no card is needed. Premium costs $19.99 a month or $99.99 a year.
Are SelfHypnosis.com credits the same as Hypnothera credits?
No. On SelfHypnosis.com, a credit adds a session to your account. Most sessions cost 1 credit and premium courses cost 6. On Hypnothera, one credit is about one minute of generated audio. Because the units differ, compare plans by how you plan to listen, not by credit count alone.
Which should I choose, SelfHypnosis.com or Hypnothera?
It depends on what you want. Pick SelfHypnosis.com if you prefer a fixed, pre-written script and want to adjust the induction, ending, music or binaural beats. Pick Hypnothera if you want a script generated around your exact goal and situation that you can edit. Hypnothera is a wellness app, not medical treatment.
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