Whoop in 2026: membership prices, Whoop 5.0 vs MG and what each plan adds

Whoop is a screenless fitness band that you wear all day and read in a phone app. The band is included in the membership price. As of Oct. 25, 2026, Whoop's US pricing is $199 a year for One, $239 for Peak and $359 for Life. One and Peak come with a Whoop 5.0 band, and Life comes with Whoop MG, the medical grade version. Whoop lists battery life as 14+ days.

This guide is based on Whoop's pricing, membership and support pages and on FDA records. We haven't tested the band.

Whoop membership prices and what each plan includes

The prices and features come from Whoop's support article, last published June 24, 2026. Every plan includes 24/7 biometric monitoring, activity and habit tracking and Women's Hormonal Insights. Peak adds a Health Monitor that tracks vitals such as heart rate variability, resting heart rate and respiratory rate, a real-time Stress Monitor and Healthspan, which includes Whoop Age and Pace of Aging. Whoop says Healthspan is for wellness, not medical use, and isn't available to users under 18.

Whoop's membership page also lists a haptic alarm and a two-way Strava sync: Strava activities bring GPS, distance, pace, power and cadence into Whoop, and Whoop's cardio and strength workouts go to Strava.

How the membership works

Whoop says each membership includes a device, a charger and a set of features, and it describes a lifetime warranty: if something goes wrong, Whoop says it will work with you to fix the issue or replace the device, with terms and conditions.

New members can choose a 24-month membership at sign-up. Month-to-month billing is no longer a standard sign-up option, according to Whoop's pricing article, and the monthly rates apply to members who have completed a 12-month commitment. Memberships renew automatically at the same annual rate unless you cancel before the next billing cycle.

You can schedule a downgrade in the app at any time. It takes effect on your next billing date, there is no refund, and the features of the higher plan stay available until then and lock afterward. Upgrades work in the app or Whoop's join flow. Whoop's FAQ says you move up to Life by extending your membership 12 or 24 months or by paying a $79 upgrade fee. Owners of the older Whoop 4.0 pay $49 (Peak) or $79 (Life) to get new hardware, or pay 12 or 24 months up front and get the band free. Owners who keep a Whoop 4.0 move to Peak at their current billing rate. Family plans exist on every tier, with all members on the same plan.

The pages we read don't say what the band does after a membership ends, so read Whoop's terms before you commit.

Whoop 5.0 vs Whoop MG

Whoop's pricing article calls the Life band a 5.0 Medical Grade Sensor and says some features, including Healthspan, ECG and the rhythm notifications, need a certain device model. Whoop lists battery life as 14+ days for the 5.0 and in its plan comparison, and the pages we read don't give the MG a separate rating.

ECG, irregular rhythm notifications and blood pressure: what the FDA says

The FDA's 510(k) database lists "WHOOP ECG (electrocardiogram) Feature (1.0)" under K243236, classified as electrocardiograph software for over-the-counter use. The FDA received the submission on Oct. 10, 2024, and decided on April 4, 2025: "Substantially Equivalent," the decision that clears a 510(k) device. Whoop's membership page calls ECG "a medically regulated feature." It says ECG isn't intended for people with known arrhythmias other than AFib or for anyone under 22, isn't recommended for people with pacemakers, defibrillators or other implanted electronic devices, and isn't available in every region.

Whoop also calls irregular heart rhythm notifications a medically regulated feature. They need a Life membership and a Whoop MG, are for people 22 and older, and aren't for anyone with a known AFib diagnosis. According to Whoop's support page, when the band spots a rhythm suggestive of AFib it prompts you to take an ECG reading to confirm, and the feature "does not detect all heart conditions and is not a substitute for medical evaluation." The FDA record we reviewed covers the ECG feature, and Whoop's pages don't point to a separate FDA record for the notifications.

Blood Pressure Insights has a different status. Whoop says it "is not a medical device and cannot diagnose or manage medical conditions," and isn't intended for people who are pregnant or on blood pressure medication. The FDA sent Whoop a warning letter dated July 14, 2025. In a closeout letter dated June 17, 2026, the FDA said that, based on changes Whoop made to the feature and its labeling, and consistent with its General Wellness: Policy for Low Risk Devices guidance, updated Jan. 6, 2026, "FDA does not intend to enforce the device statutory and regulatory requirements for your BPI product as modified." The letter applies only to the product as modified. It is an enforcement decision, not a clearance or approval.

Battery, charging and phones

Whoop lists 14+ days of battery life. Peak and Life come with a Wireless PowerPack, and One comes with a corded charger.

Whoop works through its app on iPhone and Android. According to Whoop's software requirements page, the 5.0 supports iPhone 6s or newer and the MG iPhone 8 or newer, with iOS 18 or higher recommended. The app no longer works on iOS 15, and iOS 16 stopped getting app updates on Feb. 23, 2026. On Android, Whoop recommends version 11 or higher for the 5.0 and requires it for the MG. For the MG it lists the Google Pixel 4 or newer, Samsung Galaxy S10 or newer and OnePlus 9 or newer, and says the phone must support Bluetooth 5.0 natively.

Is Whoop worth it?

That depends on what you want from a wearable. This comparison uses published prices and we haven't tested the devices. The figures leave out tax and assume the annual prices stay the same.

The Oura, Galaxy Ring and Apple Watch figures come from our guides to Oura's membership, the Galaxy Ring and the Apple Watch. The Galaxy Ring and Apple Watch need no subscription.

Whoop fits people who want a screenless, always-on tracker for sleep, strain and recovery, can accept an annual commitment and plan to use the coaching and trends. Peak costs $40 more a year than One, and Life costs $120 more than Peak, so Life pays off mainly if you want ECG, rhythm notifications or Blood Pressure Insights, or priority phone support.

It fits less well if you want a screen on your wrist. Whoop's membership page describes GPS data arriving through the Strava sync and doesn't list GPS among the band's own features. People who dislike recurring fees may prefer a ring or a watch with no subscription. Screenless alternatives include Amazfit's Helio Strap, which Amazfit rates for up to 10 days with no subscription, and Google's Fitbit Air, which CNET said starts at $100. Our smart ring vs smartwatch guide covers both, and our best smart rings guide compares the rings.