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Eight Sleep vs Lose It!

Eight Sleep logo

Eight Sleep

Fitness

The sleep fitness company

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Lose It! logo

Lose It!

Fitness

Lose weight with your friends

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Lose It! has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Eight Sleep mandatory monthly subscription ($17-$33) required for core features; Lose It! photo-based logging (Snap It) is Premium-only and has inconsistent accuracy
  • They diverge on capability: Eight Sleep covers Dynamic temperature control, Lose It! covers Calorie counting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Eight Sleep and Lose It! actually diverge.

Attributes where Eight Sleep and Lose It! differ
AttributeEight SleepLose It!
Starting price$19/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsHardware, iOS, AndroidiPhone, Android, Web
Founded20142008

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Eight Sleep

  • Dynamic temperature control
  • Sleep tracking
  • HRV monitoring
  • Gentle wake alarm
  • Dual zone temperature
  • WHOOP
  • Oura

Only in Lose It!

  • Calorie counting
  • Barcode scanner
  • Meal planning
  • Challenges
  • Progress photos
  • Fitbit
  • Garmin
  • Runkeeper

Both cover

  • Apple Health
  • Google Fit
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Eight Sleep

  • Workout tracking
  • Nutrition management
  • Health monitoring
  • Fitness coaching
  • Wellness improvement

Lose It!

  • Workout tracking
  • Nutrition management
  • Health monitoring
  • Fitness coaching
  • Wellness improvement

Both are used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching, wellness improvement, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Eight Sleep

  • Mandatory monthly subscription ($17-$33) required for core features
  • Premium pricing starts at $2,999 for mattress cover alone
  • Pod Pro mattress rated as too firm for side sleepers with delicate pressure points
  • Edge support weakness with minimal perimeter reinforcement
  • Limited to Queen and Full sizes only

Lose It!

  • Photo-based logging (Snap It) is Premium-only and has inconsistent accuracy
  • No natural language input for food logging, requires manual database search for every food
  • Limited micronutrient tracking beyond basic macros
  • Lacks built-in meal planning in free tier
  • No artificial intelligence for personalized recommendations

Pricing, plan by plan

Eight Sleep

$19/month
  • Autopilot$19/month
    • Auto temperature
    • Sleep reports
    • Health insights

Lose It!

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Lose It! review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Eight Sleep if

  • You need dynamic temperature control.
  • You work on Hardware, iOS, Android.
  • You also want sleep tracking.
Eight Sleep review

Choose Lose It! if

  • You need calorie counting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iPhone, Android, Web.
  • You also want barcode scanner.
Lose It! review

Questions people ask

Is Eight Sleep or Lose It! better?
Neither clearly leads. Eight Sleep starts at $19/month and Lose It! at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Eight Sleep or Lose It!?
Lose It! has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19/month for Eight Sleep and Free for Lose It!.
Does Eight Sleep or Lose It! run on more platforms?
Eight Sleep runs on Hardware, iOS, Android. Lose It! runs on iPhone, Android, Web.
Can I use Lose It! for free?
Yes. Lose It! has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Eight Sleep starts at $19/month.
What is Eight Sleep best used for?
Eight Sleep is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching.
What can Eight Sleep do that Lose It! cannot?
Eight Sleep covers Dynamic temperature control, Sleep tracking, HRV monitoring, Gentle wake alarm. Lose It! covers Calorie counting, Barcode scanner, Meal planning, Challenges. Both handle Apple Health, Google Fit, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Eight Sleep: What is the temperature control range of Eight Sleep?

Eight Sleep Pod offers independent temperature adjustment on each side of the bed, with a range of 55 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Each side can be controlled separately, allowing couples to have different preferences.

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Lose It!: Can Lose It track macronutrients?

Yes, basic macro tracking is included in the free tier. Advanced macro tracking and meal planning features are available in the Premium tier.

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Eight Sleep: Is a subscription required for Eight Sleep Pod?

Yes, Eight Sleep Pod requires a mandatory monthly subscription with three tiers ranging from $17 to $33 per month. The subscription includes access to sleep tracking, autopilot features, and other health analytics.

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Eight Sleep: What are the available sizes for Eight Sleep?

Eight Sleep Pod is available only in Full and Queen sizes. Half-size options are not available, which may limit options for smaller beds.

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Eight Sleep: What wearables does Eight Sleep integrate with?

Eight Sleep integrates with 40+ wearables through its Terra API partnership, including Apple Watch, Fitbit, Garmin, Oura, WHOOP, and syncs with Apple Health and Google Fit.

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