Head-to-head review

Noom Med vs Calibrate

Noom Med and Calibrate 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

Calibrate wins on starting price at $138/mo. Noom Med edges ahead on our editorial rating (4.1/5). 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

Noom Med

Calibrate

Editor rating

Noom Med

4.1 / 5

Calibrate

4.0 / 5

Starting price

Noom Med

$149/mo

Calibrate

$138/mo

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

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Calibrate

4.0

Year-long metabolic reset with GLP-1 + coaching

Calibrate's 12-month membership pairs brand-name GLP-1 prescribing with intensive 1:1 coaching, and is one of the few programs in the category that consistently publishes outcomes data.

Pros

Structured 12-month curriculum with 1:1 coaching
Strong outcomes data published for members
Insurance navigation for brand-name GLP-1s

Cons

Annual commitment rather than month-to-month
Higher upfront cost than à la carte programs

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Cost, coverage & condition context

Use these resources to pressure-test which program fits your budget, insurance, and clinical situation.

Cost

GLP-1 pricing breakdown

Real monthly cost in every common scenario.

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Insurance

Coverage by insurer

BCBS, UHC, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser & Medicare matrix.

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Condition

GLP-1 for diabetes

When insurers cover Ozempic and Mounjaro.

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Condition

GLP-1 for sleep apnea

Zepbound's OSA indication can unlock denials.

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By state

GLP-1 in California

Local prescribing rules and licensed programs.

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By state

GLP-1 in Texas

Texas insurance landscape and top brands.

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