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Noom vs WeightWatchers Cost (2026): What You’ll Actually Pay

App-only memberships are cheap. Clinical GLP-1 programs are not. Here is what WW and Noom published as of September 4, 2026 — and when a clinic program is the relevant comparison.

As of September 4, 2026, WeightWatchers Core lists from $10/month on a 12-month intro plan; Med+ is $25 then $74/month, medication extra. Noom Weight lists $70/month or $209/year. Noom Med compounded GLP-1 tiers start at $79 then $179-$299/month all-in. App vs clinic is not an apples-to-apples price. Confirm live terms. This is information, not medical advice.

Prices read from weightwatchers.com/us/plans and noom.com on September 4, 2026 • 11 min read

Published prices as of September 4, 2026

WeightWatchers
  • • Core: $10/mo first 12 months, then $12/mo
  • • Core+: $20/mo first 12 months, then $22/mo
  • • Med+: $25/mo first two months, then $74/mo
  • • GLP-1 medication is not included in Med+
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Noom
  • • Weight app: $70 / 1 month; $209 / 12 months
  • • Med Microdose: $79 start, then $179/mo
  • • Med GLP-1Rx: $129 start, then $249/mo
  • • Med Plus: $149 start, then $299/mo (compounded; not FDA-approved)
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How to read these prices

WW Core / Core+ and Noom Weight are behavior-change apps. WW Med+ and Noom Med are clinical programs that may include a prescription. Comparing "$10 WW vs $249 Noom Med" mixes two different products. Add the drug cost whenever medication is billed separately. WW intro rates on September 4, 2026 were listed as ending 9/8/26.

Both brands now sell a food-tracking app and a medical weight-loss arm. The app is what most people still picture. The medical arm is where the real money — and the GLP-1 decision — lives. This guide keeps those two stacks separate.

App-Only vs Clinical GLP-1

  • App-only: WW Core / Core+ and Noom Weight. Food logging, lessons, coaching tools. No prescription. Lowest published monthly price.
  • Clinic + brand GLP-1: WW Med+ and Noom's branded-med telehealth tier. Membership covers clinician access; the drug is billed separately through insurance or cash-pay pharmacy.
  • Clinic + bundled compounded GLP-1: several Noom Med tiers. One monthly price that Noom describes as including medication if prescribed. Compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved products.

What WeightWatchers Publishes

On weightwatchers.com/us/plans as of September 4, 2026 (intro offers listed as ending 9/8/26):

  • Core — $10/month for the first 12 months on a 12-month plan, then $12/month. Points program, recipes, tracking. Auto-renews unless canceled.
  • Core+ — $20/month for the first 12 months, then $22/month. Adds more support (coaching/workshops and condition programs, depending on the plan table).
  • Med+ — $25/month for the first two months on a 12-month plan, then $74/month. Clinical care through the affiliated Weight Watchers Clinic medical group. GLP-1 medication cost is not included. Plan auto-renews for another 12 months at the same rate unless you cancel.

Med+ is insurance-first for brand-name GLP-1s (Wegovy, Zepbound, and related options the clinic prescribes). Without coverage, the drug is a separate cash-pay line that can dwarf the $74 membership. That all-in comparison lives on our cheapest GLP-1 without insurance and best GLP-1 weight-loss programs guides — we are not rewriting those prices here.

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What Noom Publishes

Noom Weight (app only)

Noom's support page lists Weight plan prices before tax or discounts. Medication is not included. As of September 4, 2026:

  • 1 month: $70
  • 3 months: $159
  • 6 months: $179
  • 12 months: $209

Your quiz can recommend a different length. Plans auto-renew unless canceled. Promos and app-vs-web signup can change the number you see.

Noom Med (clinical)

noom.com/med/pricing as of September 4, 2026 lists these cash-pay tiers (FSA/HSA noted on several):

  • Microdose GLP-1Rx — $79 to start, then $179/month after the first 4-week supply (billed quarterly). Described as all-inclusive.
  • GLP-1Rx — $129 to start, then $249/month. All-inclusive.
  • GLP-1Rx Plus — $149 to start, then $299/month. Dual-agonist (GIP/GLP-1) compounded product; not FDA-approved.
  • Weight Loss Pill (metformin) — $69 to start, then $99/month. Metformin is not FDA-approved for weight loss.
  • Telehealth for branded med — $39 to start, then $129/month. Medication is not included.

Compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide, if prescribed, is produced in an FDA-registered facility but has not been reviewed by the FDA for safety, efficacy, or quality. Noom states it is not affiliated with Novo Nordisk or Eli Lilly. Availability is not all 50 states. Eligibility depends on BMI, history, and residence.

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Side-by-Side Cost Table

ProductPublished price (September 4, 2026)Medication in the price?
WW Core$10/mo intro (12-mo plan), then $12/moNo — app only
WW Core+$20/mo intro, then $22/moNo — app + extra support
WW Med+$25/mo first two months, then $74/moNo — brand GLP-1 billed separately
Noom Weight$70 / 1 month; $209 / 12 monthsNo — app only
Noom Med (compounded tiers)$79-$149 to start; then $179-$299/moYes, if prescribed (not FDA-approved)
Noom branded-med telehealth$39 start, then $129/moNo — drug billed separately

When a Clinical GLP-1 Program Is the Comparison

If the question is "what will I pay for a GLP-1," WW Med+ and Noom Med sit next to Ro, Hims, Found, Henry Meds, LillyDirect, and NovoCare — not next to a $10 Points app. We already publish those program prices:

Found, already listed in that programs guide, publishes a membership-plus-medication model (membership and compounded GLP-1 billed as separate lines in our last write-up). We are not inventing a new Found quote here — use the dated figures on that page and confirm on joinfound.com.

Which to Choose

Best for: lowest published app price

WeightWatchers Core at the current $10 intro (then $12) is the cheapest official behavior-change membership we checked. Noom Weight at $209/year (~$17/month) is close if you will stay a full year.

Best for: insurance-covered brand GLP-1 + coaching

WW Med+ if you have commercial coverage and want Points plus a clinic. Budget membership plus the pharmacy cost. Government and Kaiser plans are often a poor fit — confirm with the clinic.

Best for: cash-pay bundled compounded GLP-1

Noom Med compounded tiers if a clinician prescribes and you accept that compounded products are not FDA-approved. Compare the all-in $179-$299/month against Henry Meds, Found, and manufacturer-direct brand prices on the GLP-1 guides linked above.

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Compare GLP-1 Programs on Price

App memberships are one line. Medication is usually another. See clinic programs side by side, then open WW or Noom to confirm today's terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noom or WeightWatchers cheaper in 2026?

It depends which product you buy. As of September 4, 2026, WeightWatchers lists a Core app membership from $10/month for the first 12 months on a 12-month plan (then $12/month). Noom Weight lists $70 for one month or $209 for 12 months. Those are app-only behavior programs — no medication. If you add a clinical GLP-1 program, the math flips: WW Med+ is $25/month for the first two months then $74/month on a 12-month plan, and medication is billed separately. Noom Med lists all-inclusive compounded GLP-1 plans from $79 to start, then $179-$299/month depending on the tier. Confirm live prices and what is included before you enroll.

Does WeightWatchers Med+ include the GLP-1 medication?

No. WeightWatchers' plans page states that Med+ covers clinical care and program support and that the cost of GLP-1 medications is not included. As of September 4, 2026, the intro offer is $25/month for the first two months on a 12-month plan, then $74/month; that offer was listed as ending 9/8/26. Brand-name medication is billed through insurance or cash-pay pharmacy. Verify current membership terms and medication cost with WeightWatchers Clinic before you join.

Does Noom Med include the medication in the monthly price?

On the compounded Noom Med tiers, yes — Noom's pricing page describes those plans as all-inclusive (clinical care, medication if prescribed, and the digital program). As of September 4, 2026, Microdose GLP-1Rx is $79 to start then $179/month; GLP-1Rx is $129 then $249/month; GLP-1Rx Plus is $149 then $299/month (billed quarterly after the first supply). The separate "Telehealth for Branded Med" tier is $39 to start then $129/month and states the cost of medication is not included. Compounded products are not FDA-approved. Confirm the current plan and what is in the price on noom.com/med/pricing.

When should I pick a clinical GLP-1 program instead of WW or Noom?

Pick a clinical GLP-1 program when a licensed clinician has determined medication is appropriate and you want the prescription, labs, and follow-up handled in one place. App-only WW Core or Noom Weight is the cheaper published path if you want behavior change without a drug. WW Med+ is insurance-first for brand-name GLP-1s. Noom Med is cash-pay and bundles compounded medication on some tiers. Compare all-in monthly cost — membership plus medication — on our cheapest GLP-1 without insurance and best GLP-1 weight-loss programs guides. Eligibility and treatment decisions belong with a licensed clinician.

Can I use HSA or FSA for Noom or WeightWatchers?

Noom states many Med programs may be FSA/HSA eligible. App-only behavior programs are less consistently eligible because they may be treated as wellness rather than medical care. Confirm with your plan administrator before assuming a membership qualifies. GLP-1 medication prescribed for a medical condition is more often an eligible expense than a Points or food-logging app alone.

Medical & Pricing Disclaimer

This guide is for general informational purposes only and is not medical advice. We are not affiliated with WW International, WeightWatchers Clinic, or Noom. Prices and promo terms were read from official pages on September 4, 2026 and are not a quote or a guarantee. WeightWatchers intro offers were listed as ending 9/8/26. GLP-1 medications are prescription drugs; compounded versions are not FDA-approved. Eligibility and treatment decisions must be made with a licensed clinician. Verify current pricing and terms on each provider's site before you enroll.

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