WHOOP

Screenless fitness band sold as a membership, tracking sleep, recovery and training strain.

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Updated Nov 7, 2026 · AppBreakup editorial · iOS, Android

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Is WHOOP free?

No, it's a paid product

Free trial:: 1 month

Checked on WHOOP's site Nov 8, 2026

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Oura
Starting price: $5.99 a month or $69.99 a year (US, before tax)
Ultrahuman
Paid
Garmin Connect
Free plan + paid

Verified facts: 3 of 3
Alternatives ranked: 6
Approved reviews: 0
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About WHOOP

WHOOP is a screenless wrist band paired with a phone app, sold as a membership rather than a one-off gadget: the hardware is included and you pay for the service. It measures heart rate, heart rate variability, skin temperature and movement around the clock and turns them into three daily numbers: Sleep, Recovery and Strain. The idea is to tell you how hard to train today and how much sleep you need, which is why it is popular with athletes and people who lift, run or cycle seriously. The app adds sleep coaching, a journal for linking habits to recovery, and an AI coach; higher membership tiers add more health features. There is no display, so you check everything on the phone. New members can try it free for a month, and developers can pull data through an official API. It works with iOS and Android.

Best for: Athletes and regular trainers who want daily recovery and strain scores to plan workouts.

WHOOP pricing (checked Nov 8, 2026)

Each line is quoted from WHOOP's own site, with the page it came from.

Plan or term	What it says	Checked	Source
Free trial	1 month	Nov 8, 2026	developer.whoop.com

What works

Hardware is included with the membership
Clear daily recovery and strain scores for planning training
Screenless band is comfortable to wear while sleeping

Why people leave

Ongoing subscription, with no way to use it without paying
No screen, so even the time needs your phone
No built-in GPS for runs and rides

WHOOP vs Oura, Ultrahuman and Garmin Connect

From each app's listing and the prices verified on its own site. A dash means we haven't verified it yet.

Attribute	WHOOP	Oura	Ultrahuman	Garmin Connect
Pricing	Paid	Paid	Paid	Free plan + paid
Verified price	—	$5.99 a month or $69.99 a year (US, before tax)	—	—
Free plan	No	No	No	Yes
Open source	No	No	No	No
Self-hostable	No	No	No	No
Platforms	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android

Top WHOOP alternatives

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1
Oura
Similar sleep and readiness scores in a ring, with a much cheaper monthly membership.
68.8
2
Ultrahuman
Ring with recovery and sleep scores and no mandatory subscription after you buy it.
64.8
3
Garmin Connect
Garmin watches give recovery-style scores plus GPS and a screen, with no subscription for core stats.
61.8
4
Fitbit
Cheaper trackers with sleep and readiness scores, and an optional premium plan.
59.4
5
Polar Flow
Polar Loop is a screenless band like WHOOP's, bought once with no membership, with data in Polar Flow.
57.5

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WHOOP: common questions

What is WHOOP?

WHOOP: Screenless fitness band sold as a membership, tracking sleep, recovery and training strain. Best for athletes and regular trainers who want daily recovery and strain scores to plan workouts. Available for iOS and Android.

Is WHOOP free?

No, WHOOP is a paid product.

How much does WHOOP cost?

WHOOP is a paid product. Free trial: 1 month. Checked on WHOOP's own site, November 2026.

Does WHOOP have a free trial or refund?

Free trial: 1 month. Source: WHOOP's own site.

Is WHOOP open source?

No, WHOOP is not open source.

What platforms does WHOOP run on?

WHOOP is available for iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to WHOOP?

The highest-ranked WHOOP alternatives right now are Oura, Ultrahuman and Garmin Connect. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

WHOOP vs Oura: what's the difference?

Both WHOOP and Oura are paid products. Both run on iOS and Android.

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WHOOP facts

3 of 3 verified

Free trial: 1 month; Checked Nov 8, 2026developer.whoop.com(opens source in a new tab); “View our API Docs Join WHOOP Try WHOOP free for 1 month.”
Metrics: Sleep, recovery and strain; Checked Nov 8, 2026developer.whoop.com(opens source in a new tab); “Discover WHOOP WHOOP is a wearable health & fitness coach that tracks your sleep, recovery, and strain metrics with top scientific accuracy.”
API: OAuth 2.0 and webhooks; Checked Nov 8, 2026developer.whoop.com(opens source in a new tab); “Health & Fitness Infrastructure of the Future OAuth 2.0 authentication, webhooks, and world class documentation bring innovation to your fingertips.”