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#3 of 7 in Diet plans & nutrition programs

Noom review

An app-based program built around short daily lessons on habits and psychology, with coaching, plus separate clinician-led medication programmes in the US.

Last checked · Available: US and several other countries (app)

7.3/10, Good

Weighted across
5 criteria

Strongest on app & tracking (8.5).

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Scorecard

How Noom scores

Each criterion is scored 0-10 from public information, with the reason underneath. The total is the weighted average.
Coaching & human support25% weight7.5

Includes coaching alongside the lesson curriculum.

Dietitian & clinical access20% weight7.0

Offers clinician-led medication programmes in the US.

App & tracking20% weight8.5

Polished app with lessons, logging and progress tracking.

Plan structure20% weight7.0

Lesson-based; less prescriptive about what to eat.

Pricing clarity & flexibility15% weight6.0

Multi-month billing; check renewal and cancellation terms.

Best for

People who want a habit- and mindset-focused approach

Not ideal for

Those who want meals planned for them

Trade-offs

Pros and cons

What stands out

  • Focus on habits and behaviour
  • Well-designed app
  • Clinical options in the US

Worth knowing

  • Requires daily engagement
  • Subscription renews automatically

At a glance

Key facts and pricing

As Noom publishes them. “Not published” means we could not confirm the figure.
Plan format
App with daily lessons, food logging and coaching
Pricing model
Subscription (multi-month terms)
Coaching available
Yes
Mobile app
Yes
Dietitian / clinician access
Clinicians for medication programmes (US)
Meals delivered
No
Free tier
No
Main regions
US and other markets
Price band
Mid-range
Founded
2008
Based in
New York, USA

Pricing: Subscription billed for set periods; medication programmes priced separately. Free tier: no.

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Questions

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Is Noom good?

Noom scores 7.3 out of 10 in our diet plans & nutrition programs scorecard, rank 3 of 7. An app-based program built around short daily lessons on habits and psychology, with coaching, plus separate clinician-led medication programmes in the US.

Who is Noom best for?

Best for people who want a habit- and mindset-focused approach. Less suited to those who want meals planned for them.

How much does Noom cost?

Subscription billed for set periods; medication programmes priced separately. Free tier: no.

What are Noom's key terms and features?

Plan format: App with daily lessons, food logging and coaching; Pricing model: Subscription (multi-month terms); Coaching available: Yes; Mobile app: Yes; Dietitian / clinician access: Clinicians for medication programmes (US); Meals delivered: No; Free tier: No; Main regions: US and other markets. As published by the brand, last checked 2026-11-01.

What is a good alternative to Noom?

WeightWatchers (WW) (7.8/10) is the top-scoring option in the same list. See the full diet plans & nutrition programs ranking for every alternative.

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