The WHOOP 4.0 has been replaced. WHOOP now supplies the WHOOP 5.0 and WHOOP MG, and as before you do not buy the band: it comes with a yearly membership. This page explains what each membership includes in October 2026, what it costs over two years, and how it compares with the other screenless recovery trackers: the Oura Ring 5, Samsung Galaxy Ring, Google Fitbit Air and Amazfit Helio Strap.
How this page is compiled. Prices and features come from each maker’s own pages, checked in October 2026. Battery figures are the makers’ claims. We have not tested these devices, and nothing here is a measured result.
WHOOP memberships in 2026
| Membership | Price | Device | What it adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| One | $199 a year | WHOOP 5.0, wired charger | Recovery, sleep and strain scores; VO2 max; heart rate zones |
| Peak | $239 a year | WHOOP 5.0, wireless battery pack | Everything in One, plus Healthspan and Pace of Aging, a health monitor with alerts, and a real-time stress monitor |
| Life | $359 a year | WHOOP MG | Everything in Peak, plus ECG readings with on-demand AFib detection and blood pressure insights (wellness only) |
WHOOP claims 14 days or more of battery for both devices. WHOOP says the ECG feature is not for users under 22, and that blood pressure insights are not a medical device.
Is WHOOP worth the monthly cost?
On the One tier, WHOOP works out at about $16.58 a month, with the band included. Whether that is worth it depends on what you compare it with:
| Recovery tracker | Buy | Subscription | Two-year total | Battery, maker’s claim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazfit Helio Strap | $99.99 | Optional (Zepp Aura) | $99.99 | Up to 10 days |
| Google Fitbit Air | $99.99 | Optional (Google Health Premium) | $99.99 | Up to 7 days |
| Samsung Galaxy Ring | $299.99 | None listed | $299.99 | Up to 7 days (larger sizes) |
| WHOOP 5.0, One | Included | $199 a year | $398 | 14+ days |
| WHOOP 5.0, Peak | Included | $239 a year | $478 | 14+ days |
| Oura Ring 5 + membership | From $399 | $69.99 a year | $538.98 | 6 to 9 days |
| WHOOP MG, Life | Included | $359 a year | $718 | 14+ days |
WHOOP is worth it if you train regularly, want recovery and strain scores as the centre of the product, prefer a band to a ring, and value the longest battery claim here. It is not if you dislike paying every year (when the membership ends, the service stops) or you mainly want sleep data, which the $99.99 options also provide.
The alternatives
Oura Ring 5
From $399 in Silver or Black, $499 in other finishes, plus $5.99 a month or $69.99 a year. Waterproof to 100 meters, 6 to 9 days per charge depending on size, works with iPhone and Android. Oura says the ring works without a membership but insights are much more limited.
Check Oura Ring 5 prices on Amazon
Samsung Galaxy Ring
$299.99, no subscription listed, rated 10 ATM and IP68, up to 7 days on sizes 12 and 13. It needs an Android phone, and some features need a Samsung Galaxy phone.
Check Samsung Galaxy Ring prices on Amazon
Google Fitbit Air
$99.99, screenless, up to 7 days, 12 grams with its band. Google Health Premium is optional at $9.99 a month. Works with iPhone and Android.
Check Fitbit Air prices on Amazon
Amazfit Helio Strap
$99.99, screenless, up to 10 days, rated 5 ATM. Amazfit says workout and recovery data need no subscription; Zepp Aura Premium is optional. The Helio Strap Pro ($199.99) adds a second sensor worn at the waist.
Check Amazfit Helio Strap prices on Amazon
Frequently asked questions
Is the WHOOP 4.0 discontinued?
WHOOP’s site now names only the WHOOP 5.0 and WHOOP MG, supplied with One, Peak or Life memberships.
Can you buy a WHOOP without a subscription?
WHOOP’s membership pages describe the device only as part of a membership; the membership starts when you pair and activate the device.
What is the best recovery tracker without a subscription?
The Samsung Galaxy Ring lists no subscription, but needs Android. On iPhone or Android, the Amazfit Helio Strap and Google Fitbit Air work on a free tier for $99.99.
For screen-based trackers and two-year costs across more models, see our fitness tracker comparison.
Sources
- WHOOP memberships: whoop.com/us/en/membership
- Oura Ring 5 and membership: ouraring.com
- Samsung Galaxy Ring: samsung.com
- Google Fitbit Air: store.google.com
- Amazfit Helio Strap: us.amazfit.com
Checked 17 October 2026.
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