Softwr

Fitness · head to head

Ergatta vs Noom

Ergatta logo

Ergatta

Fitness

Game-based connected rower

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Noom logo

Noom

Fitness

Psychology-based weight loss

From
$17/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Ergatta hardware purchase required as primary cost; Noom coaches deliver automated, canned responses without personalization and most lack formal qualifications as registered dietitians
  • They diverge on capability: Ergatta covers Game-based workouts, Noom covers Psychology-based curriculum.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ergatta and Noom actually diverge.

Attributes where Ergatta and Noom differ
AttributeErgattaNoom
Starting priceOn request$17/month
Pricing modelone-timeUnknown
PlatformsHardwareWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20192008

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Ergatta

  • Game-based workouts
  • Personalized calibration
  • Racing mode
  • Interval games
  • Strava
  • Hardware support

Only in Noom

  • Psychology-based curriculum
  • Personal coaching
  • Food color system
  • Community groups
  • Google Fit
  • Fitbit
  • Garmin
  • Ios support

Both cover

  • Progress tracking
  • Apple Health

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Ergatta

  • Workout tracking
  • Nutrition management
  • Health monitoring
  • Fitness coaching
  • Wellness improvement

Noom

  • Workout tracking
  • Nutrition management
  • Health monitoring
  • Fitness coaching
  • Wellness improvement

Both are used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching, wellness improvement, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Ergatta

  • Hardware purchase required as primary cost
  • Financing available only up to 36 months

Noom

  • Coaches deliver automated, canned responses without personalization and most lack formal qualifications as registered dietitians
  • App crashes and freezes frequently with issues saving data, and barcode feature for food tracking malfunctions
  • Food database requires tedious manual data entry even for common items, discouraging consistent logging
  • Difficult cancellation process requiring navigating multiple steps to opt out of auto-renewal
  • FTC settlement in 2022 for $62 million over misleading auto-renewal and refund practices

Pricing, plan by plan

Ergatta

On request
  • Ergatta Lite Rower$1399/mo
  • Ergatta Luxe Rower$1999/mo

Noom

$17/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Noom review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Ergatta if

  • You need game-based workouts.
  • You work on Hardware.
  • You also want personalized calibration.
Ergatta review

Choose Noom if

  • You need psychology-based curriculum.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want personal coaching.
Noom review

Questions people ask

Is Ergatta or Noom better?
Neither clearly leads. Ergatta starts at On request and Noom at $17/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ergatta or Noom?
Ergatta starts at On request and Noom at $17/month.
Does Ergatta or Noom run on more platforms?
Ergatta runs on Hardware. Noom runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Ergatta best used for?
Ergatta is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching.
What can Ergatta do that Noom cannot?
Ergatta covers Game-based workouts, Personalized calibration, Racing mode, Interval games. Noom covers Psychology-based curriculum, Personal coaching, Food color system, Community groups. Both handle Progress tracking, Apple Health.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Ergatta: What are the base prices for Ergatta rowers?

Ergatta Luxe starts at $1,999 and Ergatta Lite starts at $1,399. Specific membership or subscription fees are not detailed on the homepage.

Source
Noom: What are Noom's pricing plans?

Noom Weight app costs approximately $70 per month on a monthly plan, $42 per month on a 4-month plan, or $209 upfront for an annual plan (roughly $17 per month). A 14-day free trial is offered but auto-converts to paid subscription if not canceled.

Source
Ergatta: Does Ergatta offer financing options for rower purchases?

Yes. Customers can make easy monthly payments over 3, 12, 18, 24, or 36 months with 0% APR financing options available.

Source
Noom: What does Noom's coaching include?

Noom provides access to human coaches for weekly check-ins, daily psychology-based lessons, interactive challenges, and food and weight tracking. Coaching is included in all paid tiers.

Source
Ergatta: Are Ergatta rowers HSA/FSA eligible?

Yes. Through the Truemed partnership, Ergatta rowers are HSA/FSA eligible, potentially saving customers up to 30% using pre-tax dollars.

Source
Noom: How does Noom's food color system work?

Noom categorizes foods using a color system based on caloric density: green (low calorie density), yellow (moderate), and red (high calorie density). This encourages behavioral changes in eating habits rather than strict dieting.

Source
Noom: What other programs does Noom offer?

Beyond Noom Weight, Noom offers five additional programs including Noom Med, a telehealth service with pricing ranging from $17/month for coaching to $279/month for GLP-1 medication plans with licensed clinicians.

Source
Share

Related pages

More on Ergatta

More on Noom

Keep looking

Other head to heads