Noom Med vs Embody: Which GLP-1 Clinic Is Better in 2026?
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Noom Med wins overall, scoring 7.3/10 vs 7.1/10. Mainly on price & value and transparency.
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Noom Med
A weight-loss app with a medical program on top: compounded GLP-1 plans at $249/mo, billed quarterly, after a $129 first month, with care and medication in that price, and a $129/mo care plan for brand-name drugs. It names no medical group and no pharmacy.
from $249/mo, billed quarterly
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Embody
Embody operates at joinem.co, also known as JoinEm. Its Terms price compounded semaglutide at $49 a month on a 12-month bundle or $79 month to month, and tirzepatide at $99 or $129, checked 4 November 2026. Compare the full commitment and the cancellation deadline before paying.
from $49/mo on a 12-month bundle (full commitment period)
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| Feature | Noom Med | Embody |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.3/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Starting price | $249/mo, billed quarterly | $49/mo on a 12-month bundle (full commitment period) |
| Medication types | compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide, liraglutide, Wegovy, Wegovy Pill, Ozempic, Zepbound, Mounjaro | compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide |
| Best for | — | — |
| Overall ranking | #22 | #30 |
| Price & Value (25%) | 6.5 | 8.5 |
| Clinical Oversight (30%) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Medication Options (20%) | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Transparency (25%) | 7.0 | 5.0 |
Sources: Noom Med pricing verified on noom.com, Embody pricing verified on joinem.co
Noom Med vs Embody: what a year costs
Noom Med: no verified non-sale 12-month semaglutide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Embody: no verified non-sale 12-month semaglutide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Noom Med: no verified non-sale 12-month tirzepatide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Embody: no verified non-sale 12-month tirzepatide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Sources: noom.com, read October 25, 2026; noom.com, read October 25, 2026; joinem.co, read November 4, 2026.
Which states Noom Med and Embody treat
Only Embody treats patients in Alabama and Mississippi; Noom Med does not.
In their own words: Noom Med, "All states except Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi"; Embody, "All states except Louisiana; in Nebraska only patients 19 or older".
Sources: noom.com, read October 25, 2026; exclusive.joinem.co, read November 4, 2026.
Medications and doses: Noom Med vs Embody
Both list compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide.
Only Noom Med lists microdose compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide, Wegovy pen (0.25, 0.5, 1, 1.7 and 2.4 mg), Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), Zepbound vial and generic liraglutide.
For compounded semaglutide, only Embody publishes doses (0.25 mg a week for 4 weeks, then 0.5 mg a week for 8 weeks to start).
Sources: noom.com, read October 25, 2026; noom.com, read October 25, 2026; noom.com, read October 25, 2026; noom.com, read October 25, 2026; noom.com, read October 25, 2026; noom.com, read October 25, 2026; noom.com, read October 25, 2026; exclusive.joinem.co, read October 25, 2026.
Labs, fees and what Noom Med and Embody include
Neither Noom Med nor Embody says whether labs are required or what they cost.
Sources: noom.com, read October 25, 2026; joinem.co, read October 25, 2026; noom.com, read October 25, 2026; exclusive.joinem.co, read October 25, 2026.
Cancelling and refunds: Noom Med vs Embody
To stop the next charge, Noom Med needs one day's notice and Embody 3 days'.
Sources: noom.com, read October 25, 2026; joinem.co, read October 25, 2026; noom.com, read October 25, 2026.
FDA warning letters: Noom Med and Embody
Neither Noom Med nor Embody appears as the recipient of an FDA warning letter in FDA's database, searched October 25, 2026.
We searched FDA's database for "Noom" (Noom Med) and "Embody" and "Modern Metabolic Medicine" (Embody).
Sources: fda.gov, read October 25, 2026.
Independent review data: Noom Med vs Embody
The Better Business Bureau rates Noom Med A+, and Embody C-, 199 complaints closed in 3 years.
Trustpilot: Noom Med, noom's Trustpilot profile covers the Noom app as a whole, not Noom Med, so we do not use its rating; Embody, 3.8 out of 5 from 9,582 reviews (read October 11, 2026).
Sources: trustpilot.com, read October 14, 2026; bbb.org, read October 14, 2026; trustpilot.com, read October 11, 2026; bbb.org, read October 12, 2026.
Who each one suits
Noom Med suits you if
- you want microdose compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide, Wegovy pen, Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), Zepbound vial and generic liraglutide.
Embody suits you if
- you live in Alabama or Mississippi, where Noom Med does not treat.
Verdict from the data
Noom Med comes out ahead on medication choice. Embody comes out ahead on the states it treats.
Pick Embody if the states it treats matters most to you. For everyone else our overall pick is Noom Med (7.3/10 against 7.1), a score that also weighs clinical oversight and transparency.
Pros & cons
Noom Med
Pros
- + Publishes the first-period price and the ongoing rate on the same line for every compounded program, and says the bill is quarterly
- + Medication, clinician care and the Noom behavior-change app in one price, with unlimited clinician messaging and dose adjustments described
- + Compounded semaglutide and a GLP-1 + GIP medication, liraglutide, and brand-name Wegovy® (pen and pill), Ozempic®, Zepbound® and Mounjaro®
Cons
- − Weaker on Price & Value (6.5/10 vs 8.5)
Embody
Pros
- + Medication included in the monthly price, no membership fee
- + Fast, free expedited shipping; unlimited 24/7 support
- + LegitScript-certified, clinician-reviewed intake
Cons
- − Weaker on Transparency (5.0/10 vs 7.0)
- − Weaker on Medication Options (7.5/10 vs 8.5)
The bottom line
After scoring all 61 clinics on our 4-criterion rubric (price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency), Noom Med (7.3/10) comes out ahead of Embody (7.1/10). But the right choice still depends on what matters most to you.
Noom Med. From $249/mo, billed quarterly.
Read Review →Embody. From $49/mo on a 12-month bundle (full commitment period).
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Noom Med or Embody?
Noom Med scores higher overall (7.3/10 vs 7.1/10) on our rubric.
How much does Noom Med cost vs Embody?
Noom Med is from $249/mo, billed quarterly and Embody is from $49/mo on a 12-month bundle (full commitment period). Both are typically cash-pay; HSA/FSA funds are often eligible. We run an automated check against each clinic's own live pricing page every week; a price left unconfirmed for 45 days shows as unverified rather than staying marked as current.
What is the difference between Noom Med and Embody?
Noom Med (7.3/10, #22 of 61) and Embody (7.1/10, #30 of 61) are scored independently across our 4 criteria: price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency. See the detailed score breakdown above for the criterion-by-criterion comparison.
Does Noom Med or Embody take insurance?
Insurance terms differ by clinic and by drug: some clinics are cash-pay only, and some help with insurance for brand-name drugs. Each clinic's review says what it publishes. HSA and FSA funds are often eligible. Confirm at checkout.
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