Garmin has leaned into marketing the Cirqa as a Whoop alternative that does not require a subscription. However, users have already voiced concerns that some basic workout features require a Garmin Connect+ subscription.

After months of speculation, the Cirqa is finally official. Here's everything we know so far about Garmin's first screenless smart band.

Garmin's new Cirqa band tracks and analyzes your workouts, heart rate, and sleep—all without a subscription.

Wearable ‘smart band’ takes aim at Whoop and Fitbit

But unlike the Whoop, it's subscription-free.