Head-to-head review

Medvi vs Noom Med

Medvi and Noom Med both compete for patients searching for a GLP-1 weight-loss program. This head-to-head compares pricing, medications, insurance handling, and clinician quality so you can pick the right fit.

Editorial verdict

Noom Med wins on starting price at $149/mo. Medvi edges ahead on our editorial rating (4.5/5). Choose Noom Med if you want to run brand-name medication through commercial insurance. Pick the program whose medications and care model best match your treatment plan.

Side-by-side comparison

Every attribute scored head-to-head. The highlighted cell is our pick for that row.

Attribute
Medvi
Noom Med
Editor rating

Medvi

4.5 / 5

Noom Med

4.1 / 5
Starting price

Medvi

$229/mo

Noom Med

$149/mo
Category

Medvi

Compounded GLP-1

Noom Med

Prescription Program
Medications

Medvi

  • Compounded Semaglutide
  • Compounded Tirzepatide

Noom Med

  • Wegovy
  • Zepbound
  • Saxenda
  • Contrave
  • Metformin
  • Compounded Semaglutide
State coverage

Medvi

All 50 states

Noom Med

All 50 states
Insurance accepted

Medvi

No

Noom Med

Yes
Shipping included

Medvi

Yes

Noom Med

No
Cancel anytime

Medvi

Yes

Noom Med

Yes

Medvi

4.5

Affordable compounded semaglutide & tirzepatide

Medvi has positioned itself as one of the most aggressive value plays in the compounded GLP-1 market, bundling a licensed provider visit, lab review, and monthly shipments into a flat subscription.

Pros

  • Lowest starting price for compounded GLP-1
  • Free physician consultation
  • No insurance hoops
  • Ships in discreet refrigerated packaging

Cons

  • Compounded only — no brand-name Ozempic or Wegovy
  • Limited app experience compared to larger competitors
Read full Medvi review

Noom Med

4.1

Behavioral psychology + GLP-1 prescribing

Noom Med extends Noom's psychology-first weight-loss app into a clinical service, layering GLP-1 prescribing on top of one of the most established behavior-change platforms in the category.

Pros

  • Industry-leading behavior-change curriculum
  • Clinician oversight from obesity medicine specialists
  • Insurance pathway available for brand-name GLP-1s

Cons

  • Medication costs are separate
  • App-first model has limited live human support
Read full Noom Med review

Medvi vs Noom Med: at a glance

Three quick dimensions where Medvi and Noom Med differ most. Use this as a starter — the full spec table above has every attribute we score.

Lower starting price

Winner
Noom Med
Detail
$149/mo
Why it matters
Saves $80/mo at base dose

Higher editor rating

Winner
Medvi
Detail
4.5 / 5
Why it matters
Based on clinician quality, transparency, and onboarding.

Accepts insurance

Winner
Noom Med
Detail
Brand-name only
Why it matters
Compounded GLP-1 is never billed to insurance.

FAQ

Medvi vs Noom Med: FAQs

Noom Med is cheaper to start at $149/month vs. Medvi at $229/month. Remember that GLP-1 costs scale up as your dose escalates over the first 4–5 months.

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