What you’ll learn:
- Noom and Medvi both connect you with GLP-1 medications online, but the experience around that medication is where they differ.
- Noom pairs medication with coaching and habit-building tools, while Medvi focuses more on telehealth prescribing and fulfillment.
- Which one fits better depends on your budget, medication preferences, and how much structure you want built in.
This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The information contained herein is not a substitute for and should not be relied upon for professional medical advice. Consult your clinician about the risks and benefits of any treatment.
Weight loss care looks very different from how it used to. For a long time, many programs centered on logging meals, counting points, or trying to stay consistent with a plan on your own. Now, more programs bring together digital tools, coaching, medical care, and prescription medications, including GLP-1 medications such as Wegovy® and Zepbound®.
Noom and Medvi may both come up when you’re looking for GLP-1 access, but they’re built around very different care experiences. Noom pairs medication options with behavior change tools, coaching, and psychology-based lessons. Medvi primarily offers online medical weight-loss care, with access to prescription treatments, including GLP-1 options for those who qualify.
Let’s look at how these two programs stack up across medication, care, and long-term support to help you figure out which approach works best.
Noom vs. Medvi: Different approaches to weight loss
As GLP-1 medications become more widely available, more online programs are offering ways to access them. Noom and Medvi are two of those options, but how they approach care beyond the prescription is where things start to look different.
- Noom brings more than 15 years of behavior-based weight management experience to its Noom Med program, which combines GLP-1 treatment with coaching, mindset support, and habit-building tools.
- Medvi offers prescription access with online intake, clinician review, medication fulfillment, and support throughout treatment.
Long-term weight management usually takes more than medication alone. By pairing GLP-1 treatment with behavior change support and daily coaching, Noom helps members build the kind of habits that carry results forward over time.
Noom vs. Medvi: Program features compared
Knowing which medications a program offers is helpful, but it’s also worth looking at what your experience looks like once treatment starts. How do you track your progress? What kind of support do you get when side effects come up? Is there guidance around food, fitness, or habits? Here’s a closer look at what Noom and Medvi each include.
| Feature | Noom | Medvi |
|---|---|---|
| Medication access | GLP-1 (full dose), Microdose GLP-1, oral metformin, and branded prescriptions. | GLP-1 |
| Access to a clinician | Licensed clinician access plus coaches for daily guidance, motivation, and accountability. | Online intake with clinician review and provider access |
| Side-effect management | Dedicated Care Team plus GLP-1 Companion, with personalized strategies. Microdose option available, designed for lower and slower titration, adaptable to your response. | 24-hour support and care coaching for medication questions |
| Medication tracking | Log doses, side effects, and share updates automatically with the Care Team through the Noom app. | Patient portal for progress tracking and provider check-ins |
| Nutrition & recipes | Library of thousands of recipes, color-coded food system, AI food tracker, and protein-focused tools. | Nutrition support through care coaching, with MEDVi Meals offered separately |
| Lessons | Psychology-based behavior change program with daily habit lessons. | No listed habit-change lesson program |
| Fitness & muscle support | On-demand classes (yoga, HIIT, strength, Pilates) plus Muscle Defense™ tools to help preserve lean muscle during weight loss. | No listed dedicated fitness class offerings. |
Noom vs. Medvi: Weight loss medication options
Both Noom and Medvi offer online paths to weight-loss medications for people who qualify. The main differences are in how many medication paths are available, whether lower-dose GLP-1 support is offered, and how much habit-building support is built around treatment.
| Medication option | Noom | Medvi |
|---|---|---|
| GLP-1s | Starting at $129/month through the Noom GLP-1Rx Program. Prescribable options include Ozempic®, Wegovy® (injectable and pill), Mounjaro®, Zepbound®, generic liraglutide, and more. | Medvi lists various GLP-1 options. Availability depends on eligibility, clinician review, and medication supply. |
| Microdose or gradual dosing | Starting at $79/month. Noom offers Microdose GLP-1Rx, a lower-dose option with clinician-guided titration, medication delivery, and Noom’s behavior-change support. | Doesn’t clearly list a separate microdose GLP-1 program. |
| Oral medications | Starting at $69/month. Prescribable options may include metformin when appropriate, paired with Noom’s behavior-change program and clinical oversight. | Medvi lists GLP-1 tablets and a Wegovy® pill option. |
Note: Ozempic®, Mounjaro®, and metformin are not FDA-approved to treat obesity or for weight loss.
How to start GLP-1 treatment with Noom or Medvi
Getting started with a GLP-1 program is fairly similar on both platforms. You’ll answer questions about your health, have your information reviewed by a clinician, and, if appropriate, move forward with a prescription. The bigger differences show up in the kind of support you get once treatment begins.
| Step | Noom | Medvi |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 – Health questionnaire | Start with an online intake covering your health history, goals, lifestyle habits, and current medications to help determine the best care path for you. | Complete an online intake with details about your health history, medications, and weight-loss goals for clinician review. |
| Step 2 – Clinician review | A licensed clinician reviews your information, answers questions, and decides whether medication support is appropriate. You can quickly check your coverage with Noom’s Insurance Checker. | A clinician reviews your intake and determines whether you qualify for prescription treatment. |
| Step 3 – Prescription & delivery | Depending on the program, medication may ship directly to your door or be sent to your preferred pharmacy. | If prescribed, medication is shipped through pharmacy fulfillment partners. |
| Ongoing support | Includes coaching, clinical support, GLP-1 Companion tool, daily lessons, tracking tools, recipes, and community support inside the app. | Includes support, care coaching, provider messaging, and patient portal check-ins. |
Both programs make online GLP-1 access more convenient, though the experience around treatment feels different.
Noom vs. Medvi: Pricing and insurance
When comparing costs, look closely at whether the price includes medication or only access to care. Some GLP-1 programs list one starting fee, while others separate the membership cost from the medication cost. Here’s a clearer look at what Noom and Medvi list.
| Category | Noom | Medvi |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price (taxes not included) | Noom Med Telehealth Program starts at $39 (doesn’t include medication). Oral medication plans start at $69 (includes metformin). Microdose GLP-1 plans start at $79 (includes medication)1 Full dose GLP-1 plans start at $1292 (includes medication)1. | Medvi GLP-1 plans range from $149 to $249 per month, with medication included. Branded options start with a $99/month membership (doesn’t include medication). |
| Coaching & behavior tools | Included with Noom Med, which integrates GLP-1 care with daily lessons, psychology-based coaching, and tracking tools. Noom includes behavior change tools and coaching in all plans | Includes care coaching, nutrition support, and lifestyle guidance from medical assistants and registered dietitians. |
Note on insurance: Depending on your benefits and pharmacy rules, branded medications may be covered by your insurance. Both Noom Med and Medvi also accept HSA/FSA for eligible expenses. Medvi’s other programs are cash-pay.
Noom vs. Medvi: GLP-1 dosing and administration
Getting a prescription is only part of the process. The way a program handles dose increases, side effects, and follow-up support can shape how manageable treatment feels over time.
| Dosing Approach | Noom | Medvi |
|---|---|---|
| Microdose GLP-1Rx program | Starts below the standard dose, designed for lower and slower SmartDose titration, adaptable to your response; increased gradually as tolerated. | No separate microdose GLP-1 program is clearly listed. |
| Full-dose GLP-1Rx program | SmartDose titration protocol with a clinician available to answer any questions; dosing adjusted based on progress and side-effect tolerance. | Dosing is determined after clinician review. |
| Follow-up support | Care Team guidance and ongoing side-effect tracking through the GLP-1 Companion. | Includes 24/7 support, care coaching, provider access, and progress tracking through a patient portal. |
Noom vs. Medvi: Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
These quick answers can help you compare Noom and Medvi in a more practical way, especially if you’re thinking about medication, support, cost, and what happens after treatment starts.
Is behavior change really needed if I’m taking a GLP-1?
It really is. GLP-1 medications can help reduce your appetite and support weight loss, with studies showing they can help people lose an average of 15 to 20% of their body weight.3 But how well those results hold up over time depends a lot on the habits you build along the way. Things like meal planning, staying consistent with routines, adjusting to side effects, and working through mindset shifts all play a role in your long-term progress.
That’s a big part of why Noom Med includes the full behavior change program with every medication pathway. Noom habits can help you lose 37% more weight on a GLP-1, compared to using medication alone.4
What happens after I stop taking GLP-1 medication?
Noom is built with long-term support in mind, so members can keep using behavior-change tools, lessons, tracking, coaching, recipes, and GLP-1 Companion features that support weight-loss maintenance. Medvi offers care coaching, provider access, 24/7 support, and patient portal tools during treatment, but it doesn’t clearly list a dedicated post-medication maintenance program.
Since studies show weight regain can happen after stopping GLP-1 medication, it’s worth looking closely at how each program helps you keep habits steady once medication is reduced or stopped.
Will my insurance cover any part of the cost?
That varies quite a bit depending on your plan, so the best thing to do is check with your insurance provider directly. Some plans cover brand-name GLP-1 medications for eligible members, though plenty don’t. Both Noom Med and Medvi accept HSA/FSA for eligible expenses to help offset costs.
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Noom vs. Medvi: How to choose the best program for you
A GLP-1 prescription can be a great starting point, but what really shapes your long-term weight-loss results is the system around it. The coaching, the habit support, and the tools you use every day are what help you hold on to your progress as your treatment evolves.
Noom: Behavior meets biology
- Wraps psychology-based coaching around multiple GLP-1 pathways, including full-dose, microdose, and oral medication options.
- Gives you daily lessons, food tracking with a color-coded system, recipes, and tools that help you stay consistent with your routines.
- Provides a dedicated Care Team for medication support, side-effect guidance, and dose adjustments based on how you’re doing.
- Includes a Microdose GLP-1 program with SmartDose titration for a slower, more gradual path into treatment.
- Built on more than 15 years of experience and backed by over 40 peer-reviewed studies in behavior-based weight management.
Medvi: Online prescription access
- Focuses on online access to GLP-1 medications and prescription weight-loss care for eligible customers.
- Offers virtual intake, clinician review, medication fulfillment, and provider messaging through a telehealth model.
- Includes 24/7 support, care coaching, and patient portal tracking tools during treatment.
The right fit depends on what you want help with most. If your priority is getting online access to medication with ongoing telehealth support, Medvi may feel more straightforward. If you’re looking for medication, coaching, habit support, and tools to help you maintain progress over time, Noom offers a more layered approach to weight management. Explore Noom’s programs to see which path matches your goals.
1The compounded semaglutide products provided by Noom are not reviewed by FDA for safety, efficacy, or quality. Novo Nordisk Inc. is the only company in the United States with FDA-approved products containing semaglutide, identified under the trade names Rybelsus®, Ozempic®, and Wegovy®. Not available in all 50 US states.
2 Initial 3-week subscription and 4 weeks of medication covered by Noom GLP-1Rx Programs starting pricing. Final pricing depends on program selection. Noom GLP-1Rx Program involves a healthy diet, exercise, support, and additional features depending on program selection.
3 Individual results may vary. Long-term outcomes depend on ongoing engagement and individual factors.
4 Results based on a January 2026 analysis of 14,203 Noom GLP-1Rx Program members who actively logged weight over a 40-week period. High and low engagement groupings measured by quantile of app opens. Higher app engagement was associated with greater weight loss at 16 weeks; this association does not imply causation.
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