Fitness · head to head
Mariana Tek vs Noom
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Mariana Tek none of the three packages (Core, Core plus Growth, Full Growth Bundle) shows a price; each tier displays only a Book a demo button; Noom coaches deliver automated, canned responses without personalization and most lack formal qualifications as registered dietitians
- They diverge on capability: Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps, Noom covers Psychology-based curriculum.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Mariana Tek and Noom actually diverge.
| Attribute | Mariana Tek | Noom |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $200/month | $17/month |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Ios, Android, Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2016 | 2008 |
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 Mariana Tek
- Custom branded apps
- Spot booking
- Waitlist management
- Analytics dashboard
- Franchise management
- Stripe
- ClassPass
- Apple Pay
Only in Noom
- Psychology-based curriculum
- Personal coaching
- Food color system
- Progress tracking
- Community groups
- Apple Health
- Google Fit
- Fitbit
Both cover
- Ios support
- Android support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Mariana Tek
- Class booking and membership management for boutique fitness studiosnot Noom
- Spot booking and check in for cycling and strength studiosnot Noom
- Multi location studio operations and reportingnot Noom
Noom
- Workout trackingnot Mariana Tek
- Nutrition managementnot Mariana Tek
- Health monitoringnot Mariana Tek
- Fitness coachingnot Mariana Tek
- Wellness improvementnot Mariana Tek
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Mariana Tek
- None of the three packages (Core, Core plus Growth, Full Growth Bundle) shows a price; each tier displays only a Book a demo button
- The Core package is scoped to single locations just getting started
- Add on features are bought by upgrading the membership, so the entry package price is not the final cost
- Card payments run through Stripe at its standard flat rate for all purchases regardless of card type
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
Mariana Tek
$200/month- Studio$200/month
- Booking
- Payments
- Branded app
- Enterprise$500/month
- Multi-location
- Franchise tools
- API
Noom
$17/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Noom review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Mariana Tek if
- You need custom branded apps.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want spot booking.
Choose Noom if
- You need psychology-based curriculum.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want personal coaching.
Questions people ask
- Is Mariana Tek or Noom better?
- Neither clearly leads. Mariana Tek starts at $200/month and Noom at $17/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Mariana Tek or Noom?
- Mariana Tek starts at $200/month and Noom at $17/month.
- Does Mariana Tek or Noom run on more platforms?
- Mariana Tek runs on Ios, Android, Web. Noom runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- What is Mariana Tek best used for?
- Mariana Tek is most often used for class booking and membership management for boutique fitness studios, spot booking and check in for cycling and strength studios, multi location studio operations and reporting. Of those, class booking and membership management for boutique fitness studios and spot booking and check in for cycling and strength studios are not what Noom is typically brought in for.
- What can Mariana Tek do that Noom cannot?
- Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps, Spot booking, Waitlist management, Analytics dashboard. Noom covers Psychology-based curriculum, Personal coaching, Food color system, Progress tracking. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Mariana Tek: What are the main pricing tiers for Mariana Tek?
Mariana Tek offers three main pricing tiers: Core for single locations getting started, Core + Growth (most popular) for established studios, and Full Growth Bundle for large growth-oriented studios. Specific prices are not published and require booking a demo or contacting the sales team.
SourceNoom: 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.
SourceMariana Tek: What features are included in each Mariana Tek pricing tier?
Core tier includes custom-branded apps, business app, kiosk check-in, waivers and forms. Core + Growth adds marketing automation, SMS capabilities, landing pages. Full Growth Bundle adds gamification, feedback suite, and custom marketing plan. All tiers include multi-location support and unlimited classes.
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.
SourceMariana Tek: What support is included with Mariana Tek subscriptions?
All tiers include white-glove support with reported 95 percent customer satisfaction score. Support features and response times may vary by tier, but specific support level details require contacting the sales team for custom pricing discussions.
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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