Same sensor, different philosophy

Both Levels Health and Nutrisense ship FreeStyle Libre sensors. The hardware is essentially identical. What you're choosing between is what happens on top of that hardware.

Levels Health bets that the right software — sophisticated metabolic scoring, deep wearables integration, food logging — can help self-directed people optimize their metabolic health without expert guidance.

Nutrisense bets that most people can't fully interpret CGM data on their own, and that a registered dietitian reviewing your data and giving personalized guidance is worth more than any algorithm.

Both bets are reasonable. The right choice depends almost entirely on which type of user you are.

App experience — Levels wins

FeatureLevels HealthNutrisense
Metabolic scoringDetailed, proprietaryBasic
Wearables integrationOura, Whoop, Garmin, AppleApple Health only
Lab results integrationYesNo
Food loggingExcellentGood
Data visualizationBest in classGood
Educational contentStrongVia coaching

If you want the best data tools, Levels wins clearly. Its metabolic scoring system is the most sophisticated available in an OTC CGM app, and the depth of wearables integration is unmatched.

Coaching — Nutrisense wins

Nutrisense includes registered dietitian coaching. A real credentialed professional reviews your glucose data and provides personalized nutrition and lifestyle guidance via in-app messaging.

Levels does not include coaching. The app provides algorithmic insights and educational content, but there is no human expert reviewing your data.

This difference matters most for people who are new to CGM, have specific health goals like prediabetes reversal or weight loss, or who find data interpretation overwhelming without expert context. For these users, Nutrisense's coaching is worth significantly more than Levels' app sophistication.

Cost comparison

PlanLevels HealthNutrisense
Monthly price$199/month$299/month
Annual price$166/month$179–199/month
CGM sensorsFreeStyle Libre (14-day)FreeStyle Libre (14-day)
Coaching includedNoYes — RD sessions

On monthly pricing, Levels is cheaper. On annual pricing, the gap narrows significantly — and when you factor in the coaching value, Nutrisense may be the better deal for users who would otherwise pay separately for a dietitian.

Which should you choose?

Choose Levels if you...
  • Are self-directed and data-savvy
  • Use Oura, Whoop, or Garmin
  • Want the best metabolic scoring app
  • Have used CGM before and want more depth
  • Are a biohacker or longevity-focused
Choose Nutrisense if you...
  • Want expert interpretation of your data
  • Have prediabetes and want nutritional guidance
  • Are new to CGM and find data overwhelming
  • Want human accountability
  • Would otherwise pay separately for a dietitian

Frequently asked questions

Can I switch between Levels and Nutrisense?
Yes. Both are monthly or annual subscriptions that can be cancelled. If you start with one and find it doesn't fit your needs, you can switch to the other without penalty (check current cancellation terms on each platform's website).
Is the CGM sensor different between Levels and Nutrisense?
No — both use the FreeStyle Libre sensor. The hardware is essentially identical. The difference is entirely in the app and coaching layer on top of that sensor.
Which is better for weight loss?
Nutrisense is generally better for weight loss because the RD coaching provides personalized dietary guidance based on your glucose data. Levels is better if you already understand nutrition and simply want better data tools to optimize your own approach.
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