Head-to-head for first-timers
Zealthy vs Noom Med
Zealthy and Noom Med both offer GLP-1 telehealth, but they make different trade-offs on how gentle the start is, honest pricing, real support and access. Here they are side-by-side on the Mama-Match Score — our first-timer rubric.
Zealthy
Ranked #8 for first-timers · Grade B
Mama-Match
Best for: Moms watching the budget who still want clear, posted pricing on both medicines.
Visit ZealthyNoom Med
Higher scoreRanked #5 for first-timers · Grade B
Mama-Match
Best for: Moms who already trust the Noom coaching style and want habits alongside the medicine.
Visit Noom MedThe verdict for a first step
Noom Med edges out Zealthy on the Mama-Match Score, 85 to 84 (B vs B). Moms who already trust the Noom coaching style and want habits alongside the medicine.
Zealthy is still a genuine option — an affordable, no-frills compounded program with posted prices on both molecules — a budget-friendly on-ramp if you want a real number without a sales maze. Weigh the six first-timer factors below against your own priorities.
Side-by-side on the six factors
Both providers scored on the same first-timer rubric — the higher side on each factor is marked. See the methodology.
Price, access & features
| Detail | Zealthy | Noom Med |
|---|---|---|
| Mama-Match Score | 84/100 · B | 85/100 · B |
| Overall rank | #8 | #5 |
| Semaglutide | $135/mo | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $225/mo | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Mama-Match
Zealthy
Ranked #8 · Grade B
What we like
- Low, posted monthly pricing on both semaglutide and tirzepatide
- Nationwide coverage with a quick, low-friction signup
- Straightforward compounded model — you see the cost before committing
The caveats
- Leaner on ongoing coaching and hand-holding than the premium programs
- Compounded only, with no brand-name route
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Noom Med
Ranked #5 · Grade B
What we like
- Behavior-change coaching built in from a brand many moms already use
- Aims for FDA-approved brand medicine, with insurance help where it applies
- Nationwide, with a familiar, gentle app experience
The caveats
- Medication cost isn't posted flat — it rides on your insurance and eligibility
- The subscription-plus-coaching bundle isn't for everyone
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a commission, at no cost to you. It never changes a Mama-Match Score. Pricing, states and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last review; the Mama-Match Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.
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