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Quick verdict
Noom Med is the better pick for most patients on overall scoring. The behavioral app most people loved is now bundled with a medication tier and a microdose option that no other major program offers. Watch the dual billing.
That said, Ro Body wins on specific dimensions. Ro is the program for patients who want the cleanest interface and don't care about compounded options. They exited compounded in 2025 and now route exclusively through Lilly and Novo branded fulfillment.
Side-by-side
| Noom Med | Ro Body | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts from | $279/mo (+ med separate) | $373/mo (incl. medication) |
| Monthly cost gap | Noom Med is $165/mo cheaper than Ro Body | |
| Lock-in | Month-to-month | Month-to-month |
| Time to prescription | 5 days | 2 days |
| Consultation type | Live | Asynchronous |
| Affiliate network | Impact | Impact |
Score by dimension
Scores out of 10, equal-weighted across five dimensions. How we score. The winner of each dimension is highlighted.
| Noom Med | Ro Body | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Cancellation terms | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Onboarding experience | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Medication options | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Member reviews | 8.8/10 | 7.6/10 |
When to choose Noom Med
Best for behavioral coaching plus meds
Patients who want CBT-style behavioral coaching alongside medication, or who specifically want a microdosed GLP-1 protocol.
Noom Med wins on medication options, member reviews and runs $165/mo cheaper than Ro Body at the entry tier ($279 vs $444). Over a year that's $1,980 you keep. The caveat: Patients who only want medication and no behavioral content, or who find Noom's app interface annoying.
When to choose Ro Body
Best for branded with polish
Patients who want FDA-approved branded GLP-1s, a polished app experience, and don't mind paying full branded prices.
Ro Body wins on onboarding experience on the dimensional scoring. The caveat: Cash-pay patients who want the cheapest possible monthly cost. With membership + branded medication, the monthly total is rarely under $200/mo even at the introductory tier. Note also: Direct partner of Novo Nordisk for Wegovy fulfillment
If cost is your main filter
Noom Med is the cheaper monthly: $279 all-in vs $444 for Ro Body. That's $165 a month or $1,980a year. The 12-month math matters most if you're planning to maintain on GLP-1 long-term. If you're running a 3-month trial, the $495 delta is small against the cost of stopping early on the wrong dose. Insurance changes the picture: if either program runs prior auth and your plan covers Wegovy or Zepbound, branded with copay can beat both cash-pay totals.
If lock-in is your main filter
Noom Med (month-to-month) and Ro Body (month-to-month) sit at the same cancellation tier. Read both cancellation policies directly before signing; the on-page summary covers the headline but not the deletion-of-account or refund-window edge cases.
FAQ
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