Noom vs Medvi
Noom and Medvi are both telehealth GLP-1 programs, but they differ on price, medications, shipping and how you pay. Here's the side-by-side, with the numbers, so you can pick the right one.
Last reviewed 2026-09-01 · Pricing is provider-reported and changes often — confirm current rates on each provider's site. We may earn a commission.
Educational, not medical advice. This page explains GLP-1 medications in general terms. Only a licensed clinician who knows your history can decide what's right for you.
Noom is our pick in this matchup — the strongest behavior-change program of any GLP-1 option. Consider Medvi instead if its strength — a simple, no-friction path to compounded GLP-1 — matters more to you.
View Plan: NoomChoose Noom if…
you want Noom's edge — the strongest behavior-change program of any GLP-1 option.
Choose Medvi if…
you want Medvi's edge — a simple, no-friction path to compounded GLP-1.
Cost breakdown
The numbers that actually decide it, side by side.
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|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Membership + medication | Varies by plan |
| Semaglutide | Brand / plan-dependent | Compounded (plan-dependent) |
| Tirzepatide | Brand / plan-dependent | Compounded (plan-dependent) |
| Offering | Branded | Compounded |
| Shipping | Via pharmacy | Included |
| Insurance | Varies | Cash |
On price, Noom lists Brand / plan-dependent for compounded semaglutide and Brand / plan-dependent for tirzepatide, while Medvi lists Compounded (plan-dependent) and Compounded (plan-dependent). Where prices are published, Noom is the lower-cost option.
The two differ on branded vs compounded, so your insurance situation usually decides it: a covered branded prescription can beat cash compounding, but without coverage compounded is far cheaper.
Full specs, side by side
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|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Membership + medication | Varies by plan |
| Compounded semaglutide | Brand / plan-dependent | Compounded (plan-dependent) |
| Tirzepatide | Brand / plan-dependent | Compounded (plan-dependent) |
| GLP-1 + GIP option | Yes — where prescribed | Yes — compounded tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP) |
| Offering type | Branded | Compounded |
| New-patient offer | Varies by promotion | Varies |
| Billing model | Membership plus medication cost | Monthly plans |
| What's included | Psychology-based program, Coaching, Medical support | Medical evaluation, Medication, Provider support |
| Lab work | May be required | Online intake |
| Shipping | Via pharmacy | Included |
| Refills | Per prescription | Monthly refills |
| States | Nationwide | Most US states |
| Pharmacy | Licensed pharmacies | US compounding pharmacies |
| Clinicians | US-licensed clinicians + coaches | US-licensed prescribers |
| Insurance | Varies | Cash |
| Consultation | App-based program + medical | Online medical intake |
| Our rating | 8.8 · Very Good | 8.5 · Very Good |
Medications & formulations
- Noom: branded GLP-1. Yes — where prescribed
- Medvi: compounded GLP-1. Yes — compounded tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP)
New to the drugs themselves? Read our plain-language guides to semaglutide and tirzepatide.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Best-in-class behavior-change program
- Large, trusted brand
- Medication plus habit coaching
Cons
- Membership on top of medication cost
- Program-first, not lowest-price GLP-1
Pros
- Simple enrollment
- Ongoing provider support
- Prescription-based
Cons
- Pricing not published as a flat rate
- Compounded only
Where each one has the edge
We don't tally a winner — that hides the trade-offs. Here's who leads on each dimension and why.
Neither publishes a flat semaglutide price — confirm both directly.
Noom offers branded; Medvi offers compounded.
Noom: Via pharmacy. Medvi: Included.
Comparable pharmacy disclosures.
Both are primarily cash-pay for compounded GLP-1.
Match by your priority
The fastest way to decide: find your top priority, see which program we'd point you to.
If your priority is the lowest published price
If your priority is the best shipping
If your priority is our overall pick
Noom vs Medvi: common questions
The bottom line
Noom is our pick in this matchup — the strongest behavior-change program of any GLP-1 option. Choose Medvi only if its strength (a simple, no-friction path to compounded GLP-1) matters more to you than price and our overall rating.
How we compare — and how to read this
We compare programs on the factors that actually affect a patient: real price (including whether it's compounded or branded), medications and formulations offered, shipping, pharmacy accreditation and clinician model, insurance stance, and commitment. We name a top pick for most people, but we show the trade-offs in full so you can override it when your priorities or insurance point the other way. Pricing is provider-reported and changes frequently — and compounded-drug availability shifts with FDA shortage status — so always confirm the current details on the provider's own site before enrolling. Affiliate relationships do not change a program's placement. This page is educational and not medical advice; see our disclaimer.