Updated September 30, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team
Noom vs Nu Image Medical
What sets them apart
| Compare | Noom ReviewVisitVisit |  Nu Image Medical |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance accepted | YesHas it | No |
| Fastest appointment | 24 7 | Next day |
| Money-back period | 7 to 14 days | 90 daysHigher |
| Markets | US, DE, ES, FR, KRCovers more | US |
| Mobile app | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Plan price per month ($99).
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Key differences
- Noom scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Insurance accepted: only Noom.
- Money-back period is higher at Nu Image Medical: 90 days vs 7 to 14 days.
- Support channels: only Noom offers Chat, Community.
- Services: only Noom offers Menopause.
- Services: only Nu Image Medical offers Hair loss, Sexual health, Skin.
- Markets: only Noom offers DE, ES, FR.
Our verdict on each
Noom
The Noom plan runs at $99 a month with a money back window of 7 days to 14 days. It suits readers who want coaching with a clinician attached in the same subscription, and who live in the United States, DE and ES, a list that leaves out the UK.
Nu Image Medical
Nu Image Medical is a US telehealth clinic worth a look if you want weight loss, hair loss, skin and sexual health care handled by doctors, nurse practitioners and dietitians under one plan. The weight loss plan starts at $99 a month, with a money back window of 90 days.
Score breakdown
| Area | Noom | Nu Image Medical |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.6Plan price is $99 a month, and the money back window of 7 to 14 days caps what you risk if it does not suit. | 8.6Weight loss plan at $99 a month, ranked 27 of 37, with insurance accepted is no. |
| Offer | 9.5HigherOne plan covers online gp, prescriptions and weight loss plus insurance acceptance, so coaching and clinical care sit in the same subscription. | 9.1Broad mix in online gp, prescriptions and weight loss, next day availability and dietitian input in doctor, nurse practitioner and dietitian. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.9Trading since 2004 as Nu Image Medical, Inc. in US, clinician mix doctor, nurse practitioner and dietitian, 90 day money back window. |
Choosing between them
Pick Noom if offer, insurance accepted, and markets matter most.
Pick Nu Image Medical if money-back period matter most.
How they place
| Ranking | Noom | Nu Image Medical |
|---|---|---|
| Online doctors and telehealth | 11 of 82 | 3 of 82 |
| Weight loss programs | 12 of 60 | 4 of 60 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Noom | Nu Image Medical |
|---|---|---|
| Services | Online gp, Prescriptions, Weight loss, Menopause | Online gp, Prescriptions, Weight loss, Hair loss, Sexual health, Skin |
| Clinicians | Not confirmed | Doctor, Nurse practitioner, Dietitian |
| Legal entity | Noom, Inc. | Nu Image Medical, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2004 |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Email, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Supplements
| Fact | Noom | Nu Image Medical |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Not confirmed | Personalised |
| Price from | Not confirmed | $99 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Noom | Nu Image Medical | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan price per month | $99above the median | $99above the median | $49 |
| Money-back period | 7 to 14 daysabove the median | 90 dayshighest quarter | 7 |
Median across 39 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Noom
Pros
- Support spans chat, phone and email, putting a phone line next to chat, email, a help centre and a community.
- Availability is listed as 24 7, so a reader can ask a question at any hour.
- The whole programme runs in a mobile app, so the coaching and the consultations share one place.
Cons
- The UK is not among US, DE and ES, so British readers cannot buy the plan.
- Hair loss, skin and sexual health are not listed in online gp, prescriptions and weight loss, while DocMorris covers online gp, prescriptions and pharmacy.
- A monthly cost of $99 sits above the €33.79 most programs start from, so the coaching is the premium part.
Nu Image Medical
Pros
- The service mix in online gp, prescriptions and weight loss puts weight loss, hair loss, skin and sexual health under one plan rather than separate sign ups.
- Availability is next day, and support runs on email, phone and help centre for anything in between.
- The weight loss plan carries a money back window of 90 days, which is a real cushion at the start.
Cons
- Insurance accepted is no, so the weight loss plan at $99 a month is paid for in full rather than claimed back through a policy.
- Service runs on US alone, so anyone outside the US is outside the online GP, prescription and hair loss parts of online gp, prescriptions and weight loss.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre only, with live chat outside that list.
Who each suits
Noom
Who it suits
- Readers in the United States, DE and ES who want a clinician and a coach inside one subscription.
- People who prefer to phone support, given chat, phone and email.
- Members whose insurance can cover part of the plan, since insurance is accepted.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers in the UK, because the UK is not among US, DE and ES.
- Readers after hair loss or skin as well as weight loss, since DocMorris lists online gp, prescriptions and pharmacy and Noom's online gp, prescriptions and weight loss does not.
- Readers who want sexual health alongside weight loss, since FeelGood GLP-1 covers online gp, prescriptions and weight loss while Noom's list does not.
Nu Image Medical
Who it suits
- People in the US who want weight loss, hair loss, skin or sexual health care in one place, all listed in online gp, prescriptions and weight loss.
- Anyone comfortable with next day availability rather than a same-day slot, and with support on email, phone and help centre.
- Readers who put a money back window of 90 days high on their list and can pay without insurance, since insurance accepted is no.
Who should look elsewhere
- FeelGood GLP-1, if you want a tighter scope, since its list runs to online gp, prescriptions and weight loss rather than the wider online gp, prescriptions and weight loss here.
- DocMorris, if a pharmacy service matters to you, since its list runs to online gp, prescriptions and pharmacy.
- FeelGood ED, if you would rather a specialist focus alongside online gp, prescriptions and weight loss than the hair loss and skin work in online gp, prescriptions and weight loss.
Current offers
Noom
Current offer
First period offer
Microdose GLP-1Rx Program intro price: $79 to get started, then $179/mo
All-inclusive pricing: clinical care, medication and digital program; billed quarterly; no insurance required; clinical eligibility check
Source, checked September 30, 2026
First period offer
GLP-1Rx Program intro price: $129 to get started, then $249/mo
All-inclusive pricing: clinical care, medication and digital program; billed quarterly; no insurance required; clinical eligibility check
Source, checked September 30, 2026
First period offer
GLP-1Rx Plus Program intro price: $149 to get started, then $299/mo
All-inclusive pricing: clinical care, medication and digital program; billed quarterly; no insurance required; clinical eligibility check
Source, checked September 30, 2026
First period offer
Weight Loss Pill (Metformin) intro price: $69 to get started, then $99/mo
Oral weight loss pill plus Noom's program, medication included; billed quarterly; no insurance required
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Noom | Nu Image Medical |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Noom
What does the Noom plan cost per month?+
The Noom plan costs $99 a month, and that is the figure to budget around rather than any introductory headline. No separate consultation price is listed, so the monthly plan is the single cost a reader meets before checkout. Anyone in the listed markets should confirm the local figure, since the plan runs in the United States, DE and ES.
Can I get my money back if Noom is not for me?+
Noom sets a money back window of 7 days to 14 days, so a request made inside that period can be refunded. That is the only exit stated, and it is short next to a subscription that renews monthly. Anyone planning to use the plan beyond the window should treat the first payment as committed rather than trial.
Nu Image Medical
How much is the weight loss plan each month?+
The weight loss plan is listed at $99 a month, and the entry price is $99. On monthly plan price the brand ranks 27 of 37 brands in the comparison, so it sits above the cheapest options. Budget the same figure for a renewal month.
Who is behind the clinic?+
The service is provided by Nu Image Medical, Inc., which has been trading since 2004 and is based in the United States. A long trading record matters here, because a weight loss plan is only useful if the same clinicians are still there at renewal. The company serves US.