Software · head to head
Noom vs Ergatta
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Noom coaches deliver automated, canned responses without personalization and most lack formal qualifications as registered dietitians; Ergatta rowing machine hardware starts at $1,699 for the Lite model and $2,299 for the Luxe model, purchased separately from the required Ergatta subscription membership
- They diverge on capability: Noom covers Psychology-based curriculum, Ergatta covers Game-based workouts.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Noom and Ergatta actually diverge.
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Noom
- Psychology-based curriculum
- Personal coaching
- Food color system
- Community groups
- Google Fit
- Fitbit
- Garmin
- Ios support
Only in Ergatta
- Game-based workouts
- Personalized calibration
- Racing mode
- Interval games
- Strava
- Hardware support
Both cover
- Progress tracking
- Apple Health
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Noom
- Workout tracking
- Nutrition management
- Health monitoring
- Fitness coaching
- Wellness improvement
Ergatta
- 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.
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
Ergatta
- Rowing machine hardware starts at $1,699 for the Lite model and $2,299 for the Luxe model, purchased separately from the required Ergatta subscription membership
- Financing is offered only through fixed 0% APR installment terms of 3, 12, 18, 24 or 36 months rather than a monthly hardware rental
Pricing, plan by plan
Noom
$17/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Noom review.
Ergatta
$29/month- Monthly$29/month
- All game modes
- Racing
- Personalized programs
Which should you pick?
Choose Noom if
- You need psychology-based curriculum.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want personal coaching.
Choose Ergatta if
- You need game-based workouts.
- You work on Hardware.
- You also want personalized calibration.
Questions people ask
- Is Noom or Ergatta better?
- Neither clearly leads. Noom starts at $17/month and Ergatta at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Noom or Ergatta?
- Noom starts at $17/month and Ergatta at $29/month.
- Does Noom or Ergatta run on more platforms?
- Noom runs on Web, iOS, Android. Ergatta runs on Hardware.
- What is Noom best used for?
- Noom is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching.
- What can Noom do that Ergatta cannot?
- Noom covers Psychology-based curriculum, Personal coaching, Food color system, Community groups. Ergatta covers Game-based workouts, Personalized calibration, Racing mode, Interval games. Both handle Progress tracking, Apple Health.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourceNoom: 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.
SourceNoom: 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.
SourceNoom: 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.
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