Noom vs Wellorithm
Noom and Wellorithm 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 Wellorithm instead if its strength — transparent pricing with no membership or hidden fees — 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 Wellorithm if…
you want Wellorithm's edge — transparent pricing with no membership or hidden fees.
Cost breakdown
The numbers that actually decide it, side by side.
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|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Membership + medication | From $147/mo |
| Semaglutide | Brand / plan-dependent | Compounded (from ~$147/mo) |
| Tirzepatide | Brand / plan-dependent | Compounded (plan-dependent) |
| Offering | Branded | Compounded |
| Shipping | Via pharmacy | Free nationwide |
| Insurance | Varies | Cash; HSA/FSA eligible |
On price, Noom lists Brand / plan-dependent for compounded semaglutide and Brand / plan-dependent for tirzepatide, while Wellorithm lists Compounded (from ~$147/mo) and Compounded (plan-dependent). Where prices are published, Wellorithm 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 | From $147/mo |
| Compounded semaglutide | Brand / plan-dependent | Compounded (from ~$147/mo) |
| 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 | No membership fees |
| Billing model | Membership plus medication cost | Monthly, no membership |
| What's included | Psychology-based program, Coaching, Medical support | Medical evaluation, Medication, Free shipping |
| Lab work | May be required | Online intake |
| Shipping | Via pharmacy | Free nationwide |
| 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; HSA/FSA eligible |
| Consultation | App-based program + medical | Online medical intake |
| Our rating | 8.8 · Very Good | 8.2 · Very Good |
Medications & formulations
- Noom: branded GLP-1. Yes — where prescribed
- Wellorithm: 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
- No membership or hidden fees
- Free nationwide shipping
- HSA/FSA eligible
Cons
- Smaller, less-established brand
- 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.
Noom: Brand / plan-dependent. Wellorithm: Compounded (from ~$147/mo).
Noom offers branded; Wellorithm offers compounded.
Noom: Via pharmacy. Wellorithm: Free nationwide.
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 Wellorithm: common questions
The bottom line
Noom is our pick in this matchup — the strongest behavior-change program of any GLP-1 option. Choose Wellorithm only if its strength (transparent pricing with no membership or hidden fees) 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.