Software · head to head
Noom vs Trainerize
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Noom coaches deliver automated, canned responses without personalization and most lack formal qualifications as registered dietitians; Trainerize the free Basic plan covers exactly 1 client seat and excludes the AI workout builder, custom programs and nutrition tracking
- They diverge on capability: Noom covers Psychology-based curriculum, Trainerize covers Workout programming.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Noom and Trainerize actually diverge.
| Attribute | Noom | Trainerize |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $17/month | $5/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Ios, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2008 | 2012 |
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
Only in Trainerize
- Workout programming
- Nutrition coaching
- Habit tracking
- In-app messaging
- MyFitnessPal
- MINDBODY
Both cover
- Progress tracking
- Apple Health
- Fitbit
- Garmin
- Ios support
- Android support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Noom
- Workout trackingnot Trainerize
- Nutrition managementnot Trainerize
- Health monitoringnot Trainerize
- Fitness coachingnot Trainerize
- Wellness improvementnot Trainerize
Trainerize
- Delivering online personal training programs and workouts to clients through a branded appnot Noom
- Tracking client nutrition, habits and progress between sessionsnot Noom
- Selling training packages and taking payments through integrated Stripenot 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
Trainerize
- The free Basic plan covers exactly 1 client seat and excludes the AI workout builder, custom programs and nutrition tracking
- Pricing is driven by client seats, so the same feature set costs more as the roster grows
- Advanced Nutrition Coaching, Business, Video Coaching and Stripe Integrated Payments are paid add-ons on the Grow and Pro plans rather than included features
- Add-ons are priced from $10 per month each, with a custom branded app carrying a $169 one-time fee
- Full API access, personalised onboarding and access to partner add-ons require the Studio Plus tier at $248 per month
- SSO sign-in, a dedicated account manager and a separate app store listing are Enterprise features
- Adding locations beyond the first is custom priced, and 5 or more locations requires contacting sales
Pricing, plan by plan
Noom
$17/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Noom review.
Trainerize
$5/month- Grow$5/month
- Up to 2 clients
- Workouts
- Messaging
- Pro$60/month
- Unlimited clients
- Nutrition
- Habits
Which should you pick?
Choose Noom if
- You need psychology-based curriculum.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want personal coaching.
Choose Trainerize if
- You need workout programming.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want nutrition coaching.
Questions people ask
- Is Noom or Trainerize better?
- Neither clearly leads. Noom starts at $17/month and Trainerize at $5/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Noom or Trainerize?
- Noom starts at $17/month and Trainerize at $5/month.
- Does Noom or Trainerize run on more platforms?
- Noom runs on Web, iOS, Android. Trainerize 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 Trainerize is typically brought in for.
- What can Noom do that Trainerize cannot?
- Noom covers Psychology-based curriculum, Personal coaching, Food color system, Community groups. Trainerize covers Workout programming, Nutrition coaching, Habit tracking, In-app messaging. Both handle Progress tracking, Apple Health, Fitbit, Garmin.
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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