Quick verdict
Noom Med is the better pick for most patients on overall scoring. Noom built the behavioral app most people loved. It now sells a medication tier, and a microdose protocol no other big program runs. Watch the two bills.
WeightWatchers bought Sequence and renamed it Clinic. Members speak well of the care. Its 12-month deal is canceled by phone, not online.
Side-by-side
| Noom Med | WeightWatchers Clinic | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts from | $249/mo (+ med separate) | $373/mo (incl. medication) |
| Monthly cost gap | Noom Med is $124/mo cheaper than WeightWatchers Clinic | |
| Lock-in | Month-to-month | 12-mo lock-in |
| Time to prescription | 5 days | 7 days |
| Consultation type | Live | Live |
Score by dimension
All five dimensions carry the same weight in the overall score. How we score.
| Noom Med | WeightWatchers Clinic | |
|---|---|---|
| How clear the price is | 6 | 6 |
| How easy it is to cancel | 9 | 2 |
| How fast you start | 8 | 6 |
| What drugs you can get | 8 | 7 |
| What members say | 8.8 | 8 |
When to choose Noom Med
Best for behavioral coaching plus meds
People who want CBT-style coaching with their medicine, or who want a microdosed GLP-1.
Noom Med wins on how easy it is to cancel, how fast you start, what drugs you can get and what members say and runs $124/mo cheaper than WeightWatchers Clinic at the entry tier ($249 vs $373). Over a year that's $1,488 you keep. Not for: people who want the drug and nothing else.
When to choose WeightWatchers Clinic
Best for WeightWatchers veterans
People who want the WeightWatchers method alongside medical care, and who are sure they will stay a full year.
WeightWatchers Clinic wins nothing outright. It ties Noom Med on how clear the price is. Not for: anyone who wants to cancel online instead of phoning.
If cost is your main filter
Noom Med is the cheaper monthly: $249 all-in vs $373 for WeightWatchers Clinic. That's $124 a month or $1,488a 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 $372 delta is small against the cost of stopping early on the wrong dose. If your plan covers Wegovy or Zepbound, insurance can beat both cash prices. First the program has to file a prior authorization, which is your doctor asking the plan to approve the drug.
If lock-in is your main filter
Noom Med (month-to-month) and WeightWatchers Clinic (12-mo lock-in) score 9 and 2 on cancellation. If you're first-time on a GLP-1 and unsure how you'll tolerate it, Noom Med's easier cancellation is the safer trial.
FAQ
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