Updated October 18, 2026 · NurseryCue Editorial Team
Elvie vs MomMed
Elvie
MomMed
Higher score in this comparison
Elvie vs MomMed: the differences
| Compare | ElvieReviewVisitVisit | MomMedReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $169.99 | €86.95 |
| Maximum suction (mmHg) | 300 | 280 |
| Flange sizes | 15mm, 17mm, 19mm, 21mm, 24mm, 28mmCovers more | 17mm, 19mm, 21mm, 24mm |
| Markets | US | US, GB, DE, FR, IT, ESCovers more |
| Closed system | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Battery runtime (minutes) | Not confirmed | 150 |
| US insurance eligible | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Pump type (Wearable), Mobile app (Yes), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- MomMed scores higher overall: 8.8 vs 8.7.
- Support channels: only Elvie offers Chat.
- Support channels: only MomMed offers Email.
- Flange sizes: only Elvie offers 15mm, 28mm.
- Markets: only MomMed offers GB, DE, FR.
Our verdict on each
Elvie
Elvie suits parents who want a discreet wearable pump and will pay for it, and suits them less if they also need bottles or a manual pump. The Elvie pump starts at $169.99 and pulls 300 mmHg, sold into US with a 1 year warranty.
MomMed
MomMed suits parents who want to pump away from a socket and keep buying wear parts rather than paying for a plan. The brand scores 8.8 overall, and its wearable pump pairs a mobile app with a 150-minute battery and a spare parts shop.
Score breakdown
| Area | Elvie | MomMed |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.1Entry price of $169.99 sits well above Willow at $15.99. | 8.4HigherEntry pricing of €86.95 ranks 45 of 50, and the cost score part is 8.4. |
| Offer | 9.1Mobile app, US insurance eligibility and a spare parts shop, all attached to breast pump. | 9.2HigherA wearable pump type, a 150-minute battery and email, phone and help centre support back an offer score part of 9.2. |
| Trust | 9.2Registered as Willow Innovations, Inc. in US, selling into US with 1 year of cover. | Not confirmed |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Elvie | MomMed |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Elvie | MomMed |
|---|---|---|
| Breast pumps | 4 of 21 | 2 of 21 |
| Wearable breast pumps | 4 of 13 | 2 of 13 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Elvie | MomMed |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Breast pump | Breast pump |
| Legal entity | Willow Innovations, Inc. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2013 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Cribs and bassinets
| Fact | Elvie | MomMed |
|---|---|---|
| Sleep safety standard | Astm f2194 | Not confirmed |
| Maximum age | 5 months | Not confirmed |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 10 | Not confirmed |
| Mattress included | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Smart features | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Rental option | No | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | 1 year | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Elvie | MomMed | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum suction (mmHg) | 300above the median | 280below the median | 295 |
| Battery runtime (minutes) | Not confirmed | 150above the median | 100 |
Median across 13 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Elvie
Pros
- A wearable design that pumps inside a bra, reaching 300 mmHg of suction.
- A closed system, so milk stays in a contained assembly rather than moving through open tubing.
- Flanges come in 15mm, 17mm and 19mm sizes, which matters as breasts change through feeding.
Cons
- Product lines cover breast pump, so a bottle or a different pump type means another maker such as Lansinoh or Evenflo Company.
- Willow starts at $15.99, a lighter outlay than the $169.99 entry price here.
- Support runs on chat, phone and help centre, so email is not among the channels.
MomMed
Pros
- Mobile app: yes, so pumping sessions can be tracked and adjusted from a phone rather than on the pump alone
- Spare parts shop: yes, so wear parts for the wearable pump can be reordered without buying a new set
- A 150-minute battery suits pumping away from a socket, running longer than the category median of 100 minutes
Cons
- MomMed covers breast pump only, where Lansinoh and Evenflo Company also cover bottle
- Entry pricing of €86.95 ranks 45 of 50 brands, so the headline figure sits deep in the field
- Battery life of 150-minute places MomMed at 4 of 10 on that measure, mid table rather than near the top
Who each suits
Elvie
Who it suits
- Parents pumping on the move who want a pump that fits inside a bra
- Families in the US who can use insurance to offset the purchase
- Anyone who prefers a contained assembly to open tubing
Who should look elsewhere
- Parents who also need bottles, where Lansinoh covers breast pump and bottle
- Shoppers watching the outlay closely, since Willow starts at $15.99
- Buyers who want a pump and bottles from a single maker, where Evenflo Company covers breast pump and bottle
MomMed
Who it suits
- Parents pumping on the move who want a wearable pump with a mobile app for session control
- Parents in the United States, GB and DE who want to reorder wear parts from a spare parts shop without a new purchase
- Parents who value a 150-minute battery in a wearable format over a fixed pump with a tubing setup
Who should look elsewhere
- Parents who want bottles and pumps from the same brand, where Lansinoh or Evenflo Company covers bottle as well
- Parents shopping for the lowest entry figure, where Willow starts at $15.99 against MomMed's €86.95
- Parents wanting the longest battery in the wearable group, since 150-minute places MomMed at 4 of 10
Country by country
| Country | Elvie | MomMed |
|---|---|---|
| France | No | Yes |
| Germany | No | Yes |
| Italy | No | Yes |
| Spain | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Elvie
What does the Elvie pump cost?+
The Elvie pump starts at $169.99, paid in full rather than hired, and the rental option is no. US insurance eligibility means eligible families can claim part of that cost, so the outlay at the till can be lower than the ticket price suggests.
Is Elvie a wearable pump?+
Yes. The Elvie pump is wearable, worn inside a bra rather than held or strapped outside, and it runs as a closed system so milk stays in a contained assembly. Maximum suction reaches 300 mmHg, matching the strongest figure seen across compared pumps.
MomMed
What kinds of products does MomMed sell?+
MomMed's range covers breast pump, and the wearable format is the only pump style listed. A parent who wants bottles and pumping from the same maker would be better served by Lansinoh or Evenflo Company, since both cover bottle alongside breast pump.
What type of pump does MomMed make and how strong is the suction?+
MomMed's pump is listed as wearable, so it is worn rather than tethered to a separate unit. Maximum suction is 280 mmHg, which sits close to the wearable category median of 295 mmHg. Flange sizing runs 17mm, 19mm and 21mm, so a fit change later in feeding means ordering a different part.