GLP-1 weight-loss programs compared

GLP-1 providers compared: cost, insurance & real reviews.

A plain-English look at the major GLP-1 weight-loss programs — Ro, Hims, Found, Noom, Calibrate, Form Health, Mochi, Henry and more. Compare monthly cost, insurance, brand-name vs. compounded medication, and what real members say.


Form Health Doctors + dietitians	Varies/mo med via insurance	Brand name	Dietitian No muscle plan	1–2 weeks	Monthly	4.43k+ reviews	“A real doctor and dietitian who care, but waitlists and insurance hoops slow you down.”
One of the few that pairs you with both an obesity-medicine physician and a registered dietitian, billed through insurance. Genuinely strong nutrition guidance — but it's general weight-loss dietetics, not a dose-tuned protein plan plus the resistance protocol that specifically protects lean muscle. What members say They love — You get an actual obesity-medicine doctor and a registered dietitian — members feel genuinely cared for. Watch out — Waitlists and insurance/eligibility hoops mean it can take a couple of weeks to truly start. Time to first script 1–2 weeks Coaching Doctor + RDN Best for Insurance-covered care with a real dietitian Cancellation Monthly · Average
Sequence by WW Insurance navigators	$99/mo med via insurance	Brand name	Coaching No muscle plan	1–2 weeks	Monthly	4.06k+ reviews	“Best at getting brand meds covered, but slow to start with clunky billing.”
The strongest at insurance navigation, often landing covered brand prescriptions. Nutrition leans on the classic WeightWatchers points framework — broad lifestyle coaching rather than protein targets tuned to a suppressed appetite or a muscle-protection protocol. What members say They love — Best in class at actually getting insurance to approve brand-name meds. Watch out — Slow to get started, the app can glitch, and billing questions take a while to resolve. Time to first script 1–2 weeks Coaching WeightWatchers program Best for Getting brand meds covered by insurance Cancellation Monthly · Average
Found Behavioral + Rx	$99/mo + med from $149	Brand nameCompounded	Coaching No muscle plan	3–5 days	Monthly	3.94k+ reviews	“Warm, responsive coaches, but pricing and med supply can shift without warning.”
Found blends medication with behavioral coaching and a community feel. Coaches are generalists, not registered dietitians — great for accountability, less so for a precise weekly meal plan or the resistance protocol that keeps muscle on during rapid loss. What members say They love — Coaches are warm and responsive, and the community keeps people accountable. Watch out — Pricing and medication availability have changed abruptly, and some refund requests dragged. Time to first script 3–5 days Coaching 1:1 health coach Best for People who want a human coach in the loop Cancellation Monthly · Average
Calibrate Premium year-long Cancel friction	$138/mo + med via insurance	Brand name	Coaching No muscle plan	2–3 weeks	Annual	3.75k+ reviews	“Thorough and structured, but a pricey year-long lock-in that's hard to cancel.”
A premium, year-long commitment with video coaching and lifestyle curriculum, usually billed annually. High-touch and structured — but it's a fixed term, leans on general coaching, and stops short of dose-specific protein targets or a muscle-protection protocol. What members say They love — The curriculum and video coaching are thorough — people who finish the year feel supported. Watch out — It's a pricey annual lock-in, and cancelling or getting a refund mid-term is a common, frustrating complaint. Time to first script 2–3 weeks Coaching 1:1 video coaching Best for A structured, high-touch year-long plan Cancellation Annual term · Tricky
Mochi Health Compounded + RD chats	$79/mo + med from $79	Brand nameCompounded	Coaching No muscle plan	3–7 days	Monthly	4.07k+ reviews	“Flexible meds with dietitian access, but compounded supply can be inconsistent.”
Mochi offers both brand and compounded options plus group dietitian sessions — more nutrition than most telehealth players. Still, the guidance is general and group-based, without a personalized weekly plan or the strength work that preserves muscle. What members say They love — Flexible brand-or-compounded options plus dietitian sessions — more nutrition than most telehealth. Watch out — Compounded supply can be inconsistent and message replies sometimes lag during busy stretches. Time to first script 3–7 days Coaching RD group sessions Best for Flexible meds with some dietitian access Cancellation Monthly · Average
Ro Body Polished all-in-one	$99/mo + med from $199	Brand name	App logging No muscle plan	1–3 days	None	4.312k+ reviews	“Effortless app and fast shipping, but real human support is hard to reach.”
Ro pairs a clinician visit with a polished tracking app and pharmacy fulfillment. Strong on logistics and brand-name access; nutrition is light — habit nudges and articles, not a dietitian building your week or protecting your muscle. What members say They love — Reorders and refills are effortless, shipping is fast, and the app feels genuinely modern. Watch out — Support is mostly bots — getting a human is slow, and a few report being charged before they confirmed. Time to first script 1–3 days Coaching Async messaging Best for Brand-name meds with a slick app Cancellation Online, anytime · Easy
Noom Med Psychology-first Cancel friction	$70/mo + med from $199	Brand name	App logging No muscle plan	3–7 days	Monthly	4.130k+ reviews	“Genuinely habit-changing, but auto-renew billing is the top complaint.”
Noom's strength is its psychology-based behavior app and food logging. It teaches you about calorie density; it won't hand you a high-protein weekly plan or track lean mass — the things that decide whether the weight you lose is fat or muscle. What members say They love — The psychology lessons genuinely shift habits, and the daily app is easy to stick with. Watch out — Auto-renew billing and a maze-like cancellation flow are the #1 complaint — set a reminder before renewals. Time to first script 3–7 days Coaching App + group Best for Building habits through psychology Cancellation Monthly · Tricky
Hims & Hers Cheapest entry	$79/mo med included	Compounded	App logging No muscle plan	1–3 days	None	4.220k+ reviews	“Cheap, fast and discreet, but compounded sourcing varies and refills auto-charge.”
Aggressive pricing and a frictionless signup make Hims the easy on-ramp, usually with compounded or oral options rather than brand. Nutrition is essentially content — there's no one calculating your protein or watching for the nutrient gaps a smaller appetite opens up. What members say They love — Cheap, fast, discreet — you can be approved and shipped in days with zero insurance hassle. Watch out — It's compounded (sourcing varies), and auto-refill charges have surprised people who forgot to pause. Time to first script 1–3 days Coaching Async messaging Best for Lowest upfront cash price Cancellation Online, anytime · Easy
LifeMD Metabolic program Cancel friction	$129/mo + med from $199	Brand name	App logging No muscle plan	3–7 days	Monthly	3.810k+ reviews	“Lab work gives a medical feel, but surprise charges and tough cancellation frustrate.”
LifeMD wraps the prescription in lab testing and provider check-ins for a more medical feel. Nutrition is app-based tracking and tips, not a dietitian-built plan, and there's no dedicated muscle-protection piece. What members say They love — Lab work and provider check-ins give it a more thorough, medical feel than most. Watch out — Surprise subscription charges and a hard-to-cancel sign-up are recurring complaints — read the terms. Time to first script 3–7 days Coaching Provider + app Best for A medical program with lab work Cancellation Monthly · Tricky
PlushCare Primary-care telehealth Cancel friction	$17/mo + visit & med	Brand name	None No muscle plan	Same week	Monthly	3.98k+ reviews	“Real doctors you can actually talk to, but membership plus visit fees add up.”
PlushCare is full primary-care telehealth that can prescribe GLP-1s and bill insurance for visits. You get a real physician — but zero structured nutrition or muscle support; it's a doctor's office, not a weight-care program. What members say They love — Real, credentialed doctors you can talk to, and visits can run through insurance. Watch out — Membership plus per-visit costs add up, and several report surprise charges and clunky cancellation. Time to first script Same week Coaching Doctor visits Best for Seeing an actual primary-care doctor Cancellation Monthly · Tricky
Medvi Affordable compounded	$129/mo med included	Compounded	None No muscle plan	1–3 days	Monthly	4.23k+ reviews	“Affordable compounded with quick approval, but light on coaching and nutrition.”
Medvi keeps compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide affordable with fast clinician approval and an included medication price. Like other compounded-first telehealth, it's the prescription with minimal extras — no structured meal plan, no muscle-protection work. What members say They love — Quick approvals, responsive clinicians, and a price that undercuts most brand programs. Watch out — It's compounded-only with little nutrition or coaching, and dosing guidance is basic. Time to first script 1–3 days Coaching Clinician messaging Best for Affordable compounded, quick to start Cancellation Monthly · Average
Henry Meds Simple flat price	$297/mo med included	Compounded	None No muscle plan	1–2 days	Monthly	4.59k+ reviews	“One flat price with the med included, but bare-bones beyond the prescription.”
One transparent monthly price with compounded medication included — no insurance maze. It's purely the prescription, though: no meal planning, no coaching, no muscle work. You bring the nutrition strategy yourself. What members say They love — One transparent price with the med included, and approval is famously quick. Watch out — It's compounded-only and bare-bones — no coaching or nutrition, so you're on your own for the plan. Time to first script 1–2 days Coaching Clinician messaging Best for One flat price, medication included Cancellation Monthly · Average
Eden Low-cost compounded	$99/mo med included	Compounded	None No muscle plan	2–4 days	None	4.16k+ reviews	“Among the cheapest and easy to pause, but support is thin if problems come up.”
Eden keeps compounded medication cheap and the signup fast, with flexible month-to-month access. Like most compounded-first players, it delivers the prescription and little else — no nutrition plan, no coaching, no muscle protection. What members say They love — Among the cheapest compounded options, fast to start, and easy to pause month to month. Watch out — Compounded supply and dosing can vary, and support is thin if something goes sideways. Time to first script 2–4 days Coaching Async messaging Best for Budget compounded with no commitment Cancellation Online, anytime · Easy

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* Prices are representative estimates and change often; medication cost depends on insurance and dose. Ratings are aggregated from public review sources. Last reviewed June 2026 — always confirm current details on each provider's site.

How to choose · a note from our medical reviewer

Yoana Kanev, MD · Board Certified in Obesity Medicine

There's no single “best” program — the right one depends on your budget, whether your insurance covers a GLP-1, how much hands-on support you want, and how quickly you want to start. I tell patients to weigh those four things first, then read the fine print on billing and cancellation before anything else. That's where most of the frustration in these reviews comes from.

On brand-name vs. compounded: brand-name medications (Wegovy, Zepbound) are FDA-approved with consistent, predictable dosing — but they cost more and access can hinge on insurance and supply. Compounded versions are often more affordable and easier to get, though they aren't FDA-approved for weight loss and quality depends heavily on the pharmacy. If you're considering compounded, look for a provider that's transparent about its pharmacy and ingredients. Neither is automatically right or wrong — it's a personal decision to make with your prescriber.

Whichever you choose, the medication is only half of it. None of these programs do much for the nutrition and muscle side — and that's exactly the gap. Activious is built to pair with nearly any of them: we don't prescribe, so you keep your provider and add the protein targets, meal support, and muscle protection that actually protect your results.

Educational information only — not medical advice or an endorsement of any provider. Always confirm details and decisions with your own prescriber.

The one thing they all miss

The medication is the easy part. Keeping your muscle isn't.

Notice the nutrition column — every prescriber stops at logging or generic coaching. Activious doesn't prescribe; we're the layer that works with whichever you choose: weekly meal plans, protein targets tuned to your dose, a muscle-protection protocol, and monthly live dietitian sessions — all in one membership that works alongside your prescription.

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