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 | 21mm, 24mm, 28mm, 15mm, 17mm, 19mmCovers 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.
- MomMed is available in 5 more countries.
- Flange sizes: only Elvie offers 28mm, 15mm.
- Markets: only MomMed offers GB, DE, FR.
Our verdict on each
Elvie
Elvie pairs a closed system pump with a spare parts shop and a mobile app, so it suits parents who want to pump discreetly and then order their own parts. It scores 8.7 here, with US insurance eligibility helping families who buy through cover.
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 | 8.1Elvie's entry price of $169.99 sits above Willow at $15.99 and ranks 48 in a field of 50. | 8.4HigherEntry pricing of €86.95 ranks 45 of 50, and the cost score part is 8.4. |
| Offer | 9.1A wearable pump with a mobile app, a closed system and US insurance eligibility scores 9.1 on offer. | 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 | 9.2US legal entity Willow Innovations, Inc., founded 2013, with support on chat, phone and help centre scores 9.2. | Not confirmed |
Pick Elvie if, pick MomMed if
Pick Elvie if flange sizes matter most.
Pick MomMed if cost and markets matter most.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Elvie | MomMed |
|---|---|---|
| Breast pumps | 3 of 21 | 2 of 21 |
| Wearable breast pumps | 3 of 13 | 2 of 13 |
What we checked
Elvie
- elvie.com: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
MomMed
- mommed.com: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
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 closed system pump, so the milk path stays clear of the motor parts and the pieces you wash are the pieces you touch.
- US insurance eligible, so a covered family can bring $169.99 into a plan instead of paying it at checkout.
- A spare parts shop, so a worn flange, tubing or valve can be ordered on its own rather than with a new pump.
Cons
- The range is narrow: breast pump is the only product type listed, while Lansinoh and Evenflo Company both list a bottle alongside a pump.
- Elvie trades in US only, so anyone buying outside the US is ordering from abroad.
- The entry price of $169.99 against Willow at $15.99 is a wide gap when the outlay is the deciding factor.
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 who express at work or while travelling and want a wearable unit worn inside the bra.
- US families with insurance cover, since the pump is US insurance eligible.
- People who keep a pump for years and buy their own wear parts from the spare parts shop.
Who should look elsewhere
- Willow, when the entry price decides it: Willow lists $15.99 against Elvie's $169.99.
- Lansinoh, if you want feeding and pumping from a single brand, since Lansinoh lists breast pump and bottle.
- Evenflo Company, for the same reason, as its range also lists 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 | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Elvie
How much does an Elvie pump cost?+
The Elvie pump is listed at $169.99. Elvie ranks 48 in a field of 50 brands compared on entry price, so it sits mid-field rather than at either end. Across the brands here, prices run €42 to €4,317.51, which places the Elvie figure toward the cheaper end of that spread.
Can I pay for an Elvie pump through insurance?+
The pump is US insurance eligible, so a covered family can order it through their plan rather than paying $169.99 out of pocket. That arrangement is tied to the US, which is the market Elvie lists in the United States. Buyers elsewhere arrange payment and any warranty claim on their own.
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.