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Maximus vs Noom Med: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher
Reviewed & updated · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice
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Short answer: Noom Med scores higher on our rubric, 7.4/10 against 5.1/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

Noom Med beats Maximus overall, scoring 7.4/10 vs 5.1/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Maximus is published $79.99/mo; total not verified; Noom Med is $79 first month, then $199/mo. Choose Maximus for men who want glp-1 alongside testosterone or other men's health protocols. Choose Noom Med for users who want a low-dose glp-1 with biomarker monitoring and can absorb the step from a $79 starter to $199/mo ongoing.

A side-by-side look at Maximus and Noom Med to help you decide. We compare them on:

  • Starting price per month
  • Our overall score, out of 10
  • Medication type, brand-name or compounded
  • Whether they accept insurance
  • Who each one is best for

Maximus

#50 of 54
5.1/10

Men's performance and health platform offering GLP-1 alongside testosterone optimization and other protocols.

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Noom Med

#23 of 54
7.4/10

Noom restructured Noom Med in 2026 into a GLP-1 ladder plus a non-GLP-1 pill: Microdose GLP-1Rx at $79 then $199/mo, GLP-1Rx at $129 then $249/mo, GLP-1Rx Plus at $149 then $299/mo, and a metformin pill at $69 then $99/mo that is not a GLP-1. Verified 2026-07-27. Historic note: the Full GLP-1Rx program ($149 intro → $349/mo on 12-week subscription). Coaching app included at every tier.

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FeatureMaximusNoom Med
Why each oneOnly platform offering GLP-1 microdosing from $79.99/mo for BMI as low as 22, targeting the 'small weight loss' and metabolic health market.The only GLP-1 platform built on a decade of behavioral psychology research, combining medication with Noom's proven coaching methodology for lasting habit change.
Our Score5.1/107.4/10
Headline Pricepublished $79.99/mo; total not verified$79 first month, then $199/mo
Medication TypeCompoundedBoth
Insurance AcceptedNoYes
Best ForMen who want GLP-1 alongside testosterone or other men's health protocolsUsers who want a low-dose GLP-1 with biomarker monitoring and can absorb the step from a $79 starter to $199/mo ongoing
Watch out forThe $99.99/mo rate is introductory: standard dosing is $299.99/mo, with consultations billed separately at $28-35 and labs at $199-349/yr, so budget on the standard rate, not the introTiered pricing is genuinely confusing, and the cheapest advertised tier ($69 then $99/mo) is metformin rather than a GLP-1, which is easy to mistake for the GLP-1 entry price [Verified 2026-07-27]
Ranking#50#23
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Pros & Cons Compared

Maximus

Pros

  • +Lowest published microdose medication price we track, $79.99/mo semaglutide; consultation and lab fees are separate
  • +GLP-1 microdosing available for BMI as low as 22, the only platform serving patients below standard obesity criteria
  • +Maximus markets a semaglutide formula with added glycine and B12 as a way to ease nausea; we found no Maximus-specific clinical trial validating that claim
  • +Free expedited shipping on all medication orders

Cons

  • The $99.99/mo rate is introductory: standard dosing is $299.99/mo, with consultations billed separately at $28-35 and labs at $199-349/yr, so budget on the standard rate, not the intro
  • Compounding pharmacy partners are not disclosed, a transparency gap for a healthcare platform
  • Bulk-plan prices rise as your dose escalates; ask for the full dose-price schedule up front so total cost isn't a surprise
  • FDA warning letter #730095, issued June 8, 2026, cites false or misleading compounded-GLP-1 marketing claims. It is a marketing/misbranding record, not an unsafe-medication finding

Noom Med

Pros

  • +Tiered 2026 entry, $69/mo branded telehealth tier lets users start with just medication access and the coaching app
  • +Microdose GLP-1Rx is $79 for the first 4 weeks then $199/mo billed quarterly, low-dose GLP-1 plus biomarker monitoring for side-effect-sensitive users [Verified 2026-07-27]
  • +Insurance accepted for qualifying plans, can significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs on brand-name meds
  • +Industry-leading behavioral coaching app with years of psychology-based weight loss methodology

Cons

  • Tiered pricing is genuinely confusing, and the cheapest advertised tier ($69 then $99/mo) is metformin rather than a GLP-1, which is easy to mistake for the GLP-1 entry price [Verified 2026-07-27]
  • Full GLP-1Rx program requires 12-week subscription ($149 intro rate applies only for the first few weeks)
  • Medication costs on the $69 tier are out-of-pocket, the low tier price is just the platform
  • App coaching still requires real engagement, skip-prone users waste the behavioral value

Our Verdict

Noom Med edges out Maximus with a score of 7.4/10 vs 5.1/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Maximus is published $79.99/mo; total not verified; Noom Med is $79 first month, then $199/mo. Noom Med accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Noom Med offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility.

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