SleepHQ vs AirwayLab
Both tools read the SD card from your CPAP or BiPAP and show what happened each night. The practical difference for most people: SleepHQ's free plan shows the most recent 30 days. On AirwayLab, every night you upload stays in your account on the free tier, and each night is scored for flow limitation (breaths where the airway narrows without counting as an event), with the waveform one click away.
The 30-Day Question
History matters because trends show up over months, not days. Whether a mask change, a pressure adjustment, or a shift in weight actually helped is something you can only see by comparing this month against several months ago, not just this week against last week.
SleepHQ's free Basic plan keeps your most recent 30 days of data. The paid Pro plan (US$14.90 a month or US$149 a year*) removes that limit and adds unlimited devices. On AirwayLab, every night you upload stays in your account on the free tier. See pricing for what the paid tiers add on top of that.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | SleepHQ | AirwayLab |
|---|---|---|
| History on the free plan | 30 days | All uploads, free tier |
| Runs in | Cloud web app | Browser, optional cloud sync with consent |
| Flow limitation scoring | Check their site | Yes |
| Flow waveform behind each flag | Check their site | Yes |
| Plain-language explanation per metric | Check their site | Yes |
| Devices supported | See SleepHQ's device list | ResMed + BMC + Löwenstein Prisma Smart, growing |
| Open-source engine | Check their site | GPL-3.0 |
| Doctor-ready report | Check their site | CSV and JSON on the free tier, PDF report on paid tiers |
| Price | Free plan, Pro paid* | Free core |
* SleepHQ plan details from the SleepHQ pricing page, September 2026. Check their site for current terms.
What SleepHQ Does Well
- Cloud convenience -- your data syncs to their servers, so you can check it from your phone or any browser without carrying the SD card.
- Active community -- an established user base sharing setup tips and troubleshooting.
- Device breadth -- see their site for which CPAP and BiPAP models are supported.
Using Both
Both tools read the same SD card. Nothing stops you from uploading to both -- AirwayLab is the one that keeps the history free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Its Basic plan shows your most recent 30 days of data. Older nights need the paid Pro plan.
Yes. Every night you upload stays in your account on the free tier.
Upload the same SD card files to AirwayLab directly. AirwayLab does not connect to SleepHQ accounts.
No. It is an educational analysis tool. Discuss results with your sleep physician.
Related reading: AirwayLab vs OSCAR, How AirwayLab scores a night, and What does CPAP AHI mean?
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Medical Disclaimer
AirwayLab is not a medical device and is not FDA-cleared or CE-marked. It is provided for educational and informational purposes only. The analysis results should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified healthcare providers regarding your sleep therapy and any changes to PAP settings.