Best Oura Ring Alternatives in 2026| Find the Perfect Smart Ring For You

Oura has topped the arena of smart rings, but it seems like with every passing quarter, there’s a new competitor in the market. With Samsung in the game already, there are going to be a lot more choices now.

Having used the Oura Ring for quite a while now, the Oura Ring 5 is considered the latest benchmark with a price tag starting at $399, but even its membership plan costing $5.99 per month and $69.99 annually can still be a pain, considering the fact that even the ring itself is quite expensive to buy.

When it comes to finding an Oura Ring alternative in 2026, there are several interesting alternatives you can take into account. Ultrahuman Ring PRO, RingConn Gen 3, Samsung Galaxy Ring and Amazfit Helio should be considered as the top alternatives.

Oura Ring 5 vs Alternatives: Price and Subscription Cost

The main reason to consider an Oura alternative remains the subscription. Oura Ring 5 is priced starting from $399 for the Silver and Black versions, whereas the premium finishes go for $499. The Oura membership comes in at $5.99 monthly or $69.99 annually in the USA. Without the membership, it’s basically useless.
This means you will have to pay for the ring as well as continuously pay for full access to Oura.
The products on the list below follow another model. RingConn Gen 3, Galaxy Ring and Ultrahuman Ring PRO don’t need an ongoing subscription for access to the basic ring functions. Amazfit Helio also currently includes Zepp Aura Premium for Helio users without a subscription charge.
However, sometimes there are paid add-ons available, which means that “subscription-free” doesn’t always equal “completely free.”

Oura Ring Alternatives Without Subscription

Not everyone wants to get a subscription just to see the data their ring is already tracking. While Oura Ring 5 might have led the smart ring market with a subscription model, there are great alternatives without any subscription.

Smart Ring	Price	Subscription	Battery	Compatibility	Best For
Ultrahuman Ring PRO	$479	No	Up to 15 days	iOS and Android	Fitness and health tracking
RingConn Gen 3	From $349	No	Up to 14 days	iOS and Android	Overall value
Samsung Galaxy Ring	$399.99	No	Up to 7 days	Android 11+	Samsung users
Amazfit Helio Ring	$149.99	No subscription for Zepp app (Zepp Aura Premium optional at $11.99/month or $69.99/year)	Up to 4 days	iOS and Android	Budget buyers and Amazfit users
Evie Ring	$269	No	4+ days	iOS 16+, Android 12+	Women’s health

1. Ultrahuman Ring Pro

Ultrahuman Ring PRO is now the main alternative to the Oura Ring in the USA market. It is a reworked smart ring that features titanium construction, a redesigned heart rate sensing mechanism and up to 15 days of claimed battery life. It also comes with a portable charging case in the box which Oura sells separately!
Priced at $479, Ring PRO is costlier compared to the former Ring AIR, yet it provides a completely new hardware architecture along with an increased claimed battery life. It is available in four colors, including Bionic Gold, Space Silver, Aster Black and Raw Titanium.
Ring PRO monitors sleep quality, recovery progress, heart rate, body temperature and other health parameters. It is equipped with a dual-core processor along with built-in machine learning algorithms and up to 250 days of onboard data storage.

I found Ultrahuman to be more focused on fitness than Oura, as it has guided workouts, marathon training, step counting, and more. It offers multiple workouts such as Outdoor and Indoor walking, running, cycling, Strength Training, cross training, HIIT and much more.

One major benefit here is the lack of recurring payment to have access to the ring data. There are also the PowerPlugs, which are additional paid software components for Ultrahuman, rather than mandatory membership. It’s like your own Build-A-Bear for the health metrics you need!
As far as US buyers are concerned, Ring PRO can be ordered at $479, with shipping starting on September 15, 2026.
For a deeper look into the differences, check out Oura Ring 5 vs Ultrahuman Ring PRO.

Specifications	Details
Material	Titanium, PVD coating, epoxy, polycarbonate
Width	Not specified by manufacturer as a key listed specification
Thickness	2.65 mm, varies with size
Weight	3.3 – 4.8 g
Size	5-14
Battery life	Up to 15 days
Charging	PRO Charging Case
Water Resistance	100m / 328 ft
Connectivity	Bluetooth Low Energy
Compatibility	iOS and Android
Sensors	Redesigned PPG, temperature sensor, 6-axis IMU
Health Tracking	Sleep, recovery, heart rate, temperature and other health metrics
Subscription	No recurring subscription for core ring data
Price	$479

Reasons to Buy:

1. Up to 15-day claimed battery life.
2. Detailed health, sleep, recovery, and fitness tracking.
3. No recurring subscription required for core data.
4. PRO Charging Case can extend battery life significantly.
5. Available in the US again.

Reasons Not to Buy:

1. $479 makes it more expensive than most subscription-free alternatives.
2. Some optional software features cost extra.
3. Current US orders are listed as pre-orders with September shipping.

2. RingConn Gen 3

Gen 3 is the latest RingConn series and is among the best Oura Ring 5 alternatives for those who do not want a subscription. The bracelet has different color options and measures your sleep, physical activity, stress levels, cardiovascular fitness and general well-being.
The starting price for Gen 3 is $349 and the battery life may last for up to 14 days. Also, the ring comes with a wireless charging case and vibration alerts.
Besides that, Gen 3 is able to provide sleep apnea pattern information and predictions for women’s complete cycle, which makes the health monitoring features more diverse than those offered by others in this category. It also comes with Blood Pressure tracking!
The main thing about RingConn is that there is no subscription needed. Users purchase the ring once and have access to the essential health information from the ring without any monthly subscriptions.
In addition, RingConn signed a multi-year patent license deal with Oura in 2025 and thus settled all patent lawsuits in the US, which makes it possible for the company to sell its rings in the US again.

For a deeper look into the differences, check out Oura Ring 5 vs RingConn Gen 3.

Specifications	Details
Material	Titanium and epoxy resin
Thickness	2.3 mm
Weight	2.5 – 3.5 g
Size	6-15
Battery life	Up to 14 days
Charging	Universal wireless charging case
Water Resistance	100m / 328 ft
Connectivity	Bluetooth
Compatibility	iOS and Android
Health Tracking	Sleep, heart rate, HRV, SpO2, skin temperature, stress and wellness metrics
Sleep Tracking	Sleep stages, sleep duration, sleep apnea pattern insights
Menstrual Tracking	Women’s full-cycle predictions
Other Features	Vibration alerts, wellness insights
Price	From $349
Subscription	No

Reasons to Buy:

1. No subscription needed.
2. Up to 14-day claimed battery life.
3. Strong overall health and sleep tracking.
4. Vibration alerts.
5. Current-generation hardware.

Reasons Not to Buy:

1. Some advanced health features should not be treated as medical diagnoses.

3. Samsung Galaxy Ring

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is already an Oura ring alternative. Samsung, in an attempt to convert more smartphone users into Samsung users, restricted the ringtones to Android phones. However, you can only utilize all of the best features if you use the Galaxy Ring with a Samsung phone. Galaxy ring comes in gold, silver, and black finishes.

While the sensors, fitness, and sleep tracking are similar to Oura and Ultrahuman, Samsung has introduced many different features, too. The AI-powered insights in Samsung’s native Health app are personalized and fresh to look at. Moreover, the workouts you do while wearing your Samsung Watch will be synced to the data of your Galaxy Ring, thus giving you a more wholesome experience.

Samsung also introduced a double pinch gesture to click pictures and snooze alarms. At the time of the launch, this feature was limited only to the Samsung Flip 6, but it will be coming to more recent Samsung phones soon. Also, Samsung comes with a portable charger that’s super convenient to carry along.

The best feature I liked about Samsung’s Galaxy ring is its ability to integrate data with Natural Cycles. Despite the fact that its fertility tracking abilities are quite limited right now, even with NC°, I am still impressed with this head start.

Coming with a steep $399 price, Samsung did not offer any subscription at all. The app and all its advanced features are free, with just a one-time payment of the Galaxy Ring. With that in mind, the price is alright as well.

A full review of the Samsung Ring is still pending, but considering Samsung’s history with gadgets, I am keeping my hopes high.

For a deeper look into the differences, check out Oura Ring 5 vs Galaxy Ring.

Specifications	Details
Material	Titanium
Width	7mm
Thickness	2.6mm
Weight	2.3-3.2 grams
Size	5-13
Battery life	Up to 7 days
Charge time	80 minutes
Charger Type	Portable Charging Case
Memory	8MB
Water Resistance	10ATM, IP68, Up to 100m
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.4
Compatibility	Android 11.0 and above, Galaxy AI features will work only with Galaxy phones
Sensors	Optical Bio-signal sensor, Accelerometer, NTC-Temperature sensor, Red and Green LEDs, 2 Photodiodes
Health Tracking	HR, HRV Energy Score, Skin temperature, Stress level, SpO2, Respiratory Rate
Fitness Tracking	Steps, Distance, Calories, Active time, Speed, Pace, Cadence, Automatic activity tracking, Inactive time alert
Sleep Tracking	Sleep score, Sleep stages, Sleep duration, Sleep timing, Sleep time average, Sleep time consistency, Snoring time
Menstrual Tracking	Period prediction, Fertility, and ovulation tracking
Other Features	Trends, Sleep coaching, High and Low HR alert, Gesture control, Find my Ring
Price	$399.99
Subscription	No

Reasons to Buy:

1. No subscription needed.
2. AI features enabled.
3. Syncs data with Samsung watches.

Reasons Not to Buy:

1. Only works with Android smartphones and works best with Samsung.
2. Limited app integrations.

4. Amazfit Helio

Amazfit Helio is the only smart ring that is fully compatible with its smartwatch. The ring comes in just one dotted titanium finish in sizes 10 and 12. I couldn’t wear the ring myself simply because size 10 didn’t fit me, so size does matter a lot.

Although no subscription is needed to access the companion app- Zepp’s basic features- the core features are only accessible after getting the subscription.

Health, fitness, and sleep tracking in Helio is similar to Oura. However, the Zepp app does provide AI insights to dive deeper into your sleep data. Also, Helio has EDA and ECG sensors, which Oura doesn’t have.

EDA sensors are specifically for stress tracking, and it is good that Amazfit tried to broaden its scope of tracking, especially since every other smart ring tracks almost the same metrics.

I find Amazfit a great option for those who really want a watch to sync with their ring. A good ecosystem helps with proper workout tracking. Helio comes at $299.00 and provides a lot of genuinely helpful features.

There are also rumors on the Amazfit Helio Ring 2, read here to see what we know so far!

Specifications	Details
Material	Outer: Titanium Alloy  Inner: Resin
Width	8mm
Thickness	2.6mm
Weight	3.75 & 3.82 grams
Size	10 & 12
Battery life	Up to 4 days
Charge time	1 hr 40 min
Charger Type	Wireless Charger
Memory	N/A
Water Resistance	10 ATM, Up to 100m
Connectivity	BLE
Compatibility	Android 7.0 and above, iOS 14.0 and above
Sensors	PPG Sensor, Photodiodes, Skin Temperature sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, EDA Sensors, Red and Green LEDs
Health Tracking	HR, RHR, HRV, SpO2, Breathing Quality, Skin Temperature, Stress Level, Physical Recovery, Mental Recovery, Readiness Score
Fitness Tracking	Steps, Distance, Calories, Workout, Workout HR, Achievement Prediction, Advanced Running Support, Personalized Goals, VO2 Max
Sleep Tracking	Sleep Score, Sleep Quality, Sleep Stages, Nap detection, Sleep Breathing quality, Sleep Apnea, Daytime Sleepiness
Menstrual Tracking	Cycle tracking, Period prediction
Other Features	Sports Coach, Sleep Coach, Emotional state, PAI health assessment system
Price	$299.99
Subscription	Yes (Optional)

Reasons to Buy:

1. Detailed fitness, sleep, and stress tracking
2. Connects with Amazfit watches
3. Good for underwater activities

Reasons Not to Buy:

1. Comes only in two sizes
2. Inaccurate data & discrepancies
3. Some important features need a subscription

5. Circular Ring Slim

Circular Ring Slim does everything a basic smart ring does and more. It has all the sensors and tracking capabilities as Oura and is even lighter in weight (just 2 grams). It tracks your HR, HRV, SpO2, sleep duration & stages, breathing, steps, and more.

Circular Ring Slim’s app offers Live Measurement for HR, HRV, SpO2, and Activity, which is something I haven’t seen in Oura and Ultrahuman. On the Real-time data page, you can also view Data Accuracy, which always came out as Poor for me with slight movements. It also has multiple features or tabs for:

• Alarm Clock
• Sleep Analysis
• Energy analysis
• Guided breathing
• Live measurement
• Medication reminder
• Stress levels
• Vital alerts

You can see there’s a lot of new stuff, such as alarms and reminders, vital alerts. Along with it, the Circular Ring Slim also has a vibration feature for your alarms. Plus, there’s an AI assistant, Kira+.

All in all, the Circular Slim Ring provides a lot of insights, and all of them are pretty useful, if they are accurate, which brings me to my concern.

Even though the ring is around $285 (price may vary), which might look affordable when compared to other brands, it’s not worth your money yet. The accuracy of Ring Slim is questionable. The app is very buggy and doesn’t sync properly. Many people have even complained about its connection & charging issues. 

For now, give it some time. Circular is headed in the right direction; it is giving analysis about all the right things, it’s just the firmware, app, and data collection that it needs to sort.

Specifications	PPG Sensor, Temperature Sensor, 3-axis Accelerometer, Infrared, Red, and Green LEDs
Material	Alloy of matte black bead-blasted aluminum and carbon fiber
Width	8.8 mm
Thickness	2.2 mm
Weight	2 grams
Size	6-13
Battery life	5 days in Eco mode and 2 days in Performance mode
Charge time	45 Minutes
Charger Type	USB-C Male connector
Memory	Up to 20 days of data
Water Resistance	IP68, Up to 5m
Connectivity	Bluetooth Smart® (Low Energy) allows Airplane Mode
Compatibility	iOS 11.0 or later, or Android 6.0 or later
Sensors	PPG Sensor, Temperature Sensor, 3-axis Accelerometer, Infrared, Red and Green LEDs
Health Tracking	HR, HRV, RHR, Circadian Rhythm, SpO2, Skin Temperature, Stress, Recovery, Chronotype, Energy Score, Energy Monitoring
Fitness Tracking	Steps, Calories, Active Minutes, Activity, Distance, Automatic activity detection, Activity Intensity, Workouts, Workout HR, VO2 Max
Sleep Tracking	Sleep Debt, Nap detection
Menstrual Tracking	No
Other Features	Vitals Alert, Guided Breathing, AI Wellness Assistance, Vibration Alarm Clock, Medicines Reminder, Timer
Price	€264 (or ~$285.94 USD)
Subscription	Free

Reasons to Buy:

1. New and varied health-related features
2. No subscription required
3. Lightweight
4. Has vibrations in the ring for alarms

Reasons Not to Buy:

1. Accuracy concerns
2. The ring and app malfunction and have many errors

6. Evie

Monavo’s Evie ring is the first smart ring designed just for women. Its open-cut design is a relief on my swollen fingers; it fits right with my other silver jewelry. There are 3 color options- gold, silver, and rose gold- available in sizes 5-12.

Evie’s portable charger is a blessing as it also works as a carrier I can keep in any bag I carry. I am truly impressed with the design, look, and feel of the Evie ring, but I can’t say the same about its app.

Simply tracking all the right metrics isn’t enough; the companion app has to present the data in the most helpful way. While the Evie app is colorful and fresh to look at, there are no trends in my past data.

Even though the Evie ring tracks skin temperature, the app doesn’t take skin temperature into account while predicting ovulation, fertile, and infertile days. That’s a big bummer for me, as skin temperature is a crucial metric in determining a woman’s fertile days.

When the Evie ring is marketed as a Women-centric ring and now gives actual women-centric features, it loses a bit of its credibility.

For $269, Evie is a basic ring with mediocre tracking capabilities. If you are new to the scene and are beginning your journey, Evie can be a good smart ring to start with. However, if you want a detailed analysis of the history of your data, Evie might not be ideal for you.

Specifications	Details
Material	Liquidmetal, a zirconium-based amorphous alloy with a titanium PVD coating
Width	8mm
Thickness	3mm
Weight	3.2 to 3.7 gms
Size	5-12
Battery life	4+ days
Charge time	Up to 60 minutes
Charger Type	Portable Charging Case
Memory	N/A
Water Resistance	Up to 1M, IP57
Connectivity	Bluetooth, EMF safe, Airplane Mode
Compatibility	iOS v16 or above, iPhone 8 and above
Sensors	Infrared PPG sensors, Red and Green LEDs, Skin temperature sensors, Photodiodes, 3D accelerometer
Spot Check	Heart Rate and SpO2
Health Tracking	HR, RHR, HRV, SpO2, Respiration rate, Skin temperature
Fitness Tracking	Steps, Active minutes, Distance, Calories, Manually add workouts
Sleep Tracking	Sleep patterns, Sleep respiration rate, Sleep stages
Menstrual Tracking	Period logging, Ovulation tracking, Menstrual symptoms, Mood logging, Energy logging
Price	$269 USD
Subscription	Free

Reasons to Buy:

1. Comfortable design and fit
2. No subscription needed
3. Affordable

Reasons Not to Buy:

1. Limited female-centric features, pregnancy tracking not included
2. Doesn’t use skin temperature for ovulation & cycle prediction
3. No app integrations
4. Only available in the US
5. Only available on iPhone 8 & above

How to Choose the Right Oura Ring Alternative for You?

For the best no-subscription alternative, you might consider the Ultrahuman Ring PRO. For budget and battery life, it is wise to go for RingConn Gen 3. If you have a Samsung phone and Samsung watch, then Samsung Galaxy Ring will be an ideal choice for you. But if you want to save as much money as you can, then you cannot afford to overlook Amazfit Helio for $149.99.

Here’s my suggestion-

• Ultrahuman Ring PRO – Best premium Oura Ring alternative that does not need a subscription, offering up to 15 days of battery life claim.
• RingConn Gen 3 – Best alternative to the Oura ring in terms of battery life, not requiring subscription and offering a wide variety of health features.
• Samsung Galaxy Ring – Best Oura ring alternative for Samsung users that includes AI features and does not require subscription.
• Amazfit Helio Ring – Best budget Oura ring alternative, particularly if you have an Amazfit watch.
• Evie Ring – Women’s health-oriented alternative, with an open design, but unavailable for purchase at the moment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wrap Up

For a sleek and top-of-the-line smart-ring experience especially when it comes to sleep and recovery tracking and the app, the Oura Ring 5 remains the benchmark. However, you can opt not to go with the Oura membership if you choose to.
For the premium subscription-free rings, Ultrahuman Ring PRO gets the nod. If battery life and cost-effectiveness are your main priorities, then the RingConn Gen 3 will be the one for you. The Samsung Galaxy Ring will make sense for Samsung owners, while the Amazfit Helio becomes the budget choice.
There have been many changes in the world of smart rings since this article was initially written. The only contender for Oura is no longer true, and the key distinctions have become subscriptions, battery life, ecosystem, price, fitness tracking, and availability.
Before there is another smart ring to be released on the market, these become the rings to consider if you want an alternative to the Oura Ring without a new monthly charge.