How to Cancel WHOOP in 2026 — The $30/Month Fitness Band That Doesn't Tell Time
Last updated: February 2026 • Difficulty: Medium
⚠️ The WHOOP math problem: WHOOP charges $20-30/month for a band that tracks HRV, sleep, and strain — things Apple Watch does for $0/month after a one-time purchase. Over 3 years, WHOOP costs $720-1,080 in subscriptions alone. The device has no screen, no watch face, no GPS, and becomes a paperweight if you stop paying.
WHOOP Pricing
- Annual ($239/year): ~$20/month — band "included" (it's a rental)
- 24-month ($199/year): ~$16.60/month with 2-year commitment
- Monthly ($30/month): Flexibility premium
- Band hardware: "Free" with subscription — you return it when you cancel (or keep it as a dead device)
- Accessories: $49-129 for different bands, bicep straps, etc. — useless without subscription
How to Cancel
- Log in to app.whoop.com or open the WHOOP app
- Go to Account → Membership → Cancel Membership
- Complete the cancellation flow (they'll offer discounts and pauses)
- If on an annual plan: cancellation takes effect at end of current term
- ⚠️ If on a 24-month commitment: you may owe remaining months (check your agreement)
- You do NOT need to return the band — it just won't work anymore
⚠️ Export your data first. Go to app.whoop.com → Data → Export. Download your sleep, HRV, and strain data as CSV. Once your subscription ends, you lose access to all historical data.
Retention Offers to Expect
- 1-2 months free: Common first offer
- Discounted annual rate: They may offer $100-150/year instead of $239
- "Pause your membership": Up to 3 months pause
- If you want the discount, say you're canceling due to cost — they almost always counter-offer
Better Alternatives (Zero Subscription)
- Apple Watch ($249-399, $0/month): Tracks HRV, sleep stages, blood oxygen, ECG, GPS, workout detection — AND tells time. No subscription ever.
- Garmin Venu 3 ($350-450, $0/month): Best-in-class sleep tracking, HRV, Body Battery (WHOOP's strain equivalent), GPS, 14-day battery
- Samsung Galaxy Watch ($250-350, $0/month): Sleep coaching, body composition, HRV, works with Android
- Oura Ring ($299-549 + $72/year): Best sleep tracking if you want ring form factor — cheaper than WHOOP but still has a subscription
- Amazfit ($100-200, $0/month): Budget option with sleep, HRV, SpO2, and 14-day battery
The Math: WHOOP vs Apple Watch
WHOOP over 3 years: $239/year × 3 = $717 (and you own nothing). Apple Watch SE ($249, one-time) over 3 years: $249 total — does everything WHOOP does PLUS GPS, apps, notifications, Apple Pay, crash detection, and actually telling you what time it is. The $468 savings buys you a device that does 10x more. WHOOP's only advantage: no-screen design for athletes who find watches distracting during competition.
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