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30 days free · $199.00/mo after

Exit grade B: Online cancel works, but you click past a retention offer first.

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Quick answer

The WHOOP free trial runs 30 days, then bills $199.00/month for the Three membership tiers, all include the band. Differences are mostly in screen/sensors (Life adds blood pressure + ECG) and software features. plan. A credit card is required to start. Cancelling is hard - about 15 minutes. Our take: WHOOP's "free trial" is the most misunderstood offer in wearables — it's a 30-day window to return the hardware, not a casual try-before-you-buy.

Last verified: August 2, 2026

Our take

WHOOP's "free trial" is the most misunderstood offer in wearables — it's a 30-day window to return the hardware, not a casual try-before-you-buy. Cancel and mail the device back within about two weeks of canceling, or you'll either owe a $110 restocking fee or roll into a 12-month WHOOP Peak membership at $239/yr. Set a calendar alert for week three the second you activate it. If you love it by then, the annual price is competitive with Oura; if you don't, get it in the mail with tracking.

The honest data

By the numbers

Trial length
30 days
Price after
$199.00 / mo
Card required
Yes
Cancellation
Hard
Time to cancel
~15 min

Reviews worth watching

Human reviews of WHOOP we think are worth ten minutes. They play right here, and the view still counts for the creator.

  • WHOOP 5.0 review: The Fitness Tracker Everyone’s Talking About in 2026

    Healthnews

    The most thorough hands-on WHOOP review we found, verdict around the 7 minute mark.

    Watch on YouTube - Healthnews

Cancellation guide

How to cancel WHOOP

Documented · ~15 min

  1. 01

    Note that WHOOP memberships carry an annual commitment and renew yearly, with a reminder about 30 days before renewal.

  2. 02

    Open the WHOOP app and tap your profile icon, or go to app.whoop.com/membership.

  3. 03

    Open the Membership section, select the cancel option, and follow the prompts.

  4. 04

    If you are still inside your committed term, WHOOP may ask you to pay out the remaining months to close it early. After a normal cancellation the strap is yours to keep; trial members must return the device within 14 days or pay a restocking fee.

  5. 05

    Cancellation stops future billing and is not refunded for time already paid; you keep access through the end of your current period.

  6. 06

    If you only need a break, ask about pausing the membership instead of canceling.

Full guide: how to cancel WHOOP

WHOOP free trial - frequently asked

Is the WHOOP free trial really free?
Yes - the WHOOP free trial is free for 30 days. A credit card is required, so it renews at $199.00/month unless you cancel first.
How much does WHOOP cost after the trial?
After the free trial, WHOOP costs $199.00 per month for the Three membership tiers, all include the band. Differences are mostly in screen/sensors (Life adds blood pressure + ECG) and software features. plan.
How do I cancel WHOOP?
To cancel WHOOP: 1. Note that WHOOP memberships carry an annual commitment and renew yearly, with a reminder about 30 days before renewal; 2. Open the WHOOP app and tap your profile icon, or go to app.whoop.com/membership; 3. Open the Membership section, select the cancel option, and follow the prompts; 4. If you are still inside your committed term, WHOOP may ask you to pay out the remaining months to close it early. After a normal cancellation the strap is yours to keep; trial members must return the device within 14 days or pay a restocking fee; 5. Cancellation stops future billing and is not refunded for time already paid; you keep access through the end of your current period; 6. If you only need a break, ask about pausing the membership instead of canceling. It takes about 15 minutes and is rated hard to cancel.
Do I need a credit card for the WHOOP trial?
Yes - WHOOP requires a credit card to start the free trial, so note the renewal date - day 30 - if you only want the trial.

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