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Noom vs TP-Link Kasa

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Noom

Software

Psychology-based weight loss

From
$17/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TP-Link Kasa logo

TP-Link Kasa

Software

Affordable smart home devices with easy setup

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Noom coaches deliver automated, canned responses without personalization and most lack formal qualifications as registered dietitians; TP-Link Kasa devices are sold individually rather than as a subscription, for example the Smart Video Doorbell Camera costs 49.99 USD and the 4-pack Smart Light Bulb costs 39.99 USD
  • They diverge on capability: Noom covers Psychology-based curriculum, TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Noom and TP-Link Kasa actually diverge.

Attributes where Noom and TP-Link Kasa differ
AttributeNoomTP-Link Kasa
Starting price$17/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownone-time
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidIOS, Android, Web
Founded20081996

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
  • Progress tracking
  • Community groups
  • Apple Health
  • Google Fit
  • Fitbit

Only in TP-Link Kasa

  • Affordable
  • No Hub Required
  • Energy Monitoring
  • Scheduling
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • SmartThings
  • IFTTT

Both cover

  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Noom

  • Workout trackingnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Nutrition managementnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Health monitoringnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Fitness coachingnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Wellness improvementnot TP-Link Kasa

TP-Link Kasa

  • Energy monitoringnot Noom
  • Automationnot Noom
  • Voice controlnot Noom
  • Budget smart homenot Noom

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

TP-Link Kasa

  • Devices are sold individually rather than as a subscription, for example the Smart Video Doorbell Camera costs 49.99 USD and the 4-pack Smart Light Bulb costs 39.99 USD

Pricing, plan by plan

Noom

$17/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Noom review.

TP-Link Kasa

On request
  • Smart Plug$10/month
    • WiFi
    • Voice control
    • Scheduling
  • Smart Switch$20/month
    • In-wall installation
    • Dimming
    • 3-way support

Which should you pick?

Choose Noom if

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

Choose TP-Link Kasa if

  • You need affordable.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want no hub required.
TP-Link Kasa review

Questions people ask

Is Noom or TP-Link Kasa better?
Neither clearly leads. Noom starts at $17/month and TP-Link Kasa at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Noom or TP-Link Kasa?
Noom starts at $17/month and TP-Link Kasa at On request.
Does Noom or TP-Link Kasa run on more platforms?
Noom runs on Web, iOS, Android. TP-Link Kasa runs on IOS, Android, Web.
What is Noom best used for?
Noom is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what TP-Link Kasa is typically brought in for.
What can Noom do that TP-Link Kasa cannot?
Noom covers Psychology-based curriculum, Personal coaching, Food color system, Progress tracking. TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable, No Hub Required, Energy Monitoring, Scheduling. Both handle Android support, Web support.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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