bmiMD vs Hone Health: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher

Reviewed & updated August 14, 2026 · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice

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Short answer: bmiMD scores higher on our rubric, 8.0/10 against 7.3/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

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bmiMD beats Hone Health overall, scoring 8/10 vs 7.3/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: bmiMD is $289/mo month-to-month; Hone Health is from $309/mo. Choose bmiMD for users who want an established, large-scale platform with same-day consults and strong promo pricing. Choose Hone Health for users who want a full-service health platform covering weight loss plus hormones and labs.

A side-by-side look at bmiMD and Hone Health to help you decide. We compare them on:

•Starting price per month
•Our overall score, out of 10
•Medication type, brand-name or compounded
•Whether they accept insurance
•Who each one is best for

Higher Rated

bmiMD

#4 of 54

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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Hone Health

#33 of 54

7.3/10

Comprehensive men's health platform that includes GLP-1 medications alongside hormone optimization and lab testing.

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Feature	bmiMD	Hone Health
Why each one	One of the largest GLP-1 telehealth platforms (80,000+ customers) with same-day physician consults and a money-back eligibility guarantee.	Longevity-first platform with 40+ biomarker lab panels, goes beyond weight loss into comprehensive health optimization.
Our Score	8/10	7.3/10
Headline Price	$289/mo month-to-month	from $309/mo
Medication Type	Both	Compounded
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Best For	Users who want an established, large-scale platform with same-day consults and strong promo pricing	Users who want a full-service health platform covering weight loss plus hormones and labs
Watch out for	Standard semaglutide pricing is $289/mo, above competitors at $99-199/mo; the TAKEOFF 3-month entry (about $99/mo first month) and annual plans from $99/mo bring the effective rate down	Layered pricing: $65 initial consult + $149/mo membership + medication cost = $300-650/mo total, one of the most expensive options
Ranking	#4	#33
Get started	Visit bmiMD	Visit Hone Health

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 a 4.3-star Trustpilot rating (600+ reviews) provides real 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

−Standard semaglutide pricing is $289/mo, above competitors at $99-199/mo; the TAKEOFF 3-month entry (about $99/mo first month) and annual plans from $99/mo bring the effective rate down
−$29.99 shipping fee per order where most competitors ship free; factor it into your monthly total
−A $50 non-refundable cancellation fee applies after intake approval; decide before the consult, and cancel at least 48 hours ahead of your monthly processing date

Hone Health

Pros

+40+ biomarker lab panel included, the most comprehensive baseline testing of any GLP-1 telehealth provider
+Full health optimization platform covering hormones, longevity, and metabolic health beyond just weight loss
+Starts patients on gentler liraglutide before escalating, reduces first-week side effect severity
+Both compounded and potentially brand-name GLP-1 options available depending on clinical assessment

Cons

−Layered pricing: $65 initial consult + $149/mo membership + medication cost = $300-650/mo total, one of the most expensive options
−Select state availability, not available nationwide, and coverage varies by specific treatment program
−The $149/mo membership fee is required even before you can purchase any medication

Our Verdict

bmiMD edges out Hone Health with a score of 8/10 vs 7.3/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: bmiMD is $289/mo month-to-month; Hone Health is from $309/mo. bmiMD offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility.

Cheapest complete recurring price in our index

Trimi Health

$175/mo month-to-month, from $99 on a plan · 4.2/10 · Compounded

Both bmiMD and Hone Health start above the cheapest complete recurring program we track. Across all 54 providers in our index, the lowest price with affirmative medication, consultation, and shipping inclusion is Trimi Health at $175/mo. It scores 4.2/10 and is not the highest-scored provider in our full rankings, so this is a cost floor rather than a recommendation. Worth knowing before you decide.