Head-to-head review
Noom Med vs Medvi
Noom Med and Medvi 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.
Noom Med
4.1 / 5Medvi
4.5 / 5Noom Med
$149/moMedvi
$229/moNoom Med
Prescription ProgramMedvi
Compounded GLP-1Noom Med
- Wegovy
- Zepbound
- Saxenda
- Contrave
- Metformin
- Compounded Semaglutide
Medvi
- Compounded Semaglutide
- Compounded Tirzepatide
Noom Med
All 50 statesMedvi
All 50 statesNoom Med
YesMedvi
NoNoom Med
NoMedvi
YesNoom Med
YesMedvi
YesNoom Med
4.1Behavioral 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
Medvi
4.5Affordable 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
Noom Med vs Medvi: at a glance
Three quick dimensions where Noom Med and Medvi 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.
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Cost
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Insurance
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Brand review
Full Noom Med review
Behavioral psychology + GLP-1 prescribing
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Brand review
Full Medvi review
Affordable compounded semaglutide & tirzepatide
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FAQ
Noom Med vs Medvi: 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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