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

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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bmiMD beats TMates overall, scoring 8/10 vs 7.8/10. bmiMD is more affordable at $119/mo vs $158/mo. Choose bmiMD for users who want an established, large-scale platform with sam. Choose TMates for users who want commitment-discount pricing on compounded glp.

A side-by-side look at bmiMD and TMates 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

#6 of 52

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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TMates

#14 of 52

7.8/10

Telemedicine platform offering two distinct archetypes: compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with medication included (commitment pricing $158-$249/mo), and a clinical-service-only path to brand-name Wegovy/Zepbound at $99/mo where the prescription is sent to the patient's pharmacy. Phentermine also available. 2026 expansion added brand-name FDA-approved options.

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Feature	bmiMD	TMates
Our Score	8/10	7.8/10
Starting Price	$119/mo	$158/mo
Medication Type	Both	Both
Insurance Accepted	No	Yes
Best For	Users who want an established, large-scale platform with same-day consults and strong promo pricing	Users who want commitment-discount pricing on compounded GLP-1s ($158-$249/mo, medication included) or a $99/mo clinical path to brand Wegovy or Zepbound filled at their own pharmacy
Ranking	#6	#14
Get started	Visit bmiMD	Visit TMates

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

−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

TMates

Pros

+Clinical-service-only path to brand Wegovy and Zepbound at $99/mo, prescription goes to patient's pharmacy (you fill separately using insurance or cash)
+Steep multi-month commitment discounts on compounded sema, $158/mo on 12-month plan ($1,900 upfront) vs $249/mo month-to-month
+Same price at all dose levels for compounded, no cost escalation as you titrate up
+Phentermine available at $149/mo for patients who benefit from a different appetite-suppressant approach

Cons

−The $99/mo Wegovy/Zepbound tier is the clinical service only. Medication is billed separately at your pharmacy (can be $1,000+/mo cash without insurance). Choose this tier when your insurance covers the drug itself.
−The best compounded rates require prepayment: $1,050 upfront for 6 months, $1,900 for 12. Start at $249 month-to-month if you want to test fit first.
−The intake is a 90-second quiz. Fast, but lighter screening than competitors with full medical intakes. Better suited to patients who already know GLP-1 basics.
−TMates prescribes brand-name but does not dispense it, and is not affiliated with Novo Nordisk (Wegovy) or Eli Lilly (Zepbound). Your own pharmacy fills the Rx.

Our Verdict

bmiMD edges out TMates with a score of 8/10 vs 7.8/10. If budget is your priority, bmiMD starts at $119/mo compared to TMates's $158/mo. TMates accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Choose bmiMD if you want: users who want an established, large-scale platform with same-day consults and strong promo pricing. Choose TMates if you want: users who want commitment-discount pricing on compounded glp-1s ($158-$249/mo, medication included) or a $99/mo clinical path to brand wegovy or zepbound filled at their own pharmacy.

Still undecided? Editor's Featured Pick

Yucca Health

$146/mo · 7.7/10 · Compounded

If neither bmiMD nor TMates feels like the right fit, our featured pick across all 52 GLP-1 telehealth providers is Yucca Health. It is not the highest-scored provider in our full rankings. We feature it for its low-friction value: a flat $146/mo that stays the same at every dose.

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