bmiMD vs Fridays: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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Fridays beats bmiMD overall, scoring 8.7/10 vs 8/10. Fridays is more affordable at $249/mo vs $319/mo. Choose bmiMD for budget-first users who want affordable glp-1 access. Choose Fridays for users who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition s.

A side-by-side comparison of bmiMD and Fridays covering pricing, scores, medication types, insurance, and more to help you decide.

bmiMD

#9 of 48

8/10

Budget-friendly GLP-1 platform offering both medication types at one of the lowest price points in the market.

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Higher Rated

Fridays

#3 of 48

8.7/10

Holistic weight loss program combining GLP-1 medications with lifestyle coaching, nutrition guidance, and ongoing support.

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Feature	bmiMD	Fridays
Our Score	8/10	8.7/10
Starting Price	$319/mo	$249/mo
Medication Type	Both	Both
Insurance Accepted	No	Yes
Best For	Budget-first users who want affordable GLP-1 access	Users who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition support, and flexible pricing
Ranking	#9	#3

Pros & Cons Compared

bmiMD

Pros

+Same-day physician consults — one of the few platforms offering telehealth appointments the same day you apply
+80,000+ customer base with 4.9-star Trustpilot rating provides strong social proof of reliability
+100% money-back guarantee if your consultation determines you don't qualify for GLP-1 treatment
+HSA/FSA accepted for all programs

Cons

−Starting at $289/mo for semaglutide — significantly more expensive than competitors at $99-199/mo
−$29.99 shipping fee per order — most competitors include free shipping
−$50 non-refundable cancellation fee after intake approval — penalizes patients who change their mind

Fridays

Pros

+One of the few platforms that bills insurance directly — can reduce out-of-pocket to $25-50/mo with coverage
+Includes 1-on-1 nutrition coaching and weekly check-ins, not just medication prescriptions
+Offers brand-name Wegovy/Zepbound and compounded options — switches based on insurance formulary
+Flexible plans: medication-only ($249/mo) or full coaching program ($299/mo)

Cons

−The coaching-heavy model adds complexity — three different plan tiers with different inclusions
−Without insurance, $249/mo for medication-only is above average for what you get clinically

Our Verdict

Fridays edges out bmiMD with a score of 8.7/10 vs 8/10. If budget is your priority, Fridays starts at $249/mo compared to bmiMD's $319/mo. Fridays accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Choose bmiMD if you want: budget-first users who want affordable glp-1 access. Choose Fridays if you want: users who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition support, and flexible pricing.

Still undecided? Editor's #1 Overall Pick

Eden Health GLP-1

$249/mo · 8.9/10 · Both

If neither bmiMD nor Fridays feels like the right fit, our overall #1 pick across all 48 GLP-1 telehealth providers is Eden Health GLP-1 — strongest balance of clinical oversight, transparent pricing, and verified availability.

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