bmiMD vs Willow: 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 7.5/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

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bmiMD beats Willow overall, scoring 8/10 vs 7.5/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: bmiMD is $289/mo month-to-month; Willow is from $299/mo. Choose bmiMD for users who want an established, large-scale platform with same-day consults and strong promo pricing. Choose Willow for users who want comprehensive clinical support with flexibility between injectable and oral compounded semaglutide routes.

A side-by-side look at bmiMD and Willow 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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Willow

#20 of 54

7.5/10

Personalized GLP-1 weight loss with ongoing clinical support. Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide only, Willow explicitly does not prescribe brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound. Added oral compounded semaglutide tablets as a non-injectable option.

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Feature	bmiMD	Willow
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.	One of the few compounded-only platforms offering both injectable and daily oral semaglutide tablets, useful for users who want a non-injectable option without leaving the GLP-1 compounded category.
Our Score	8/10	7.5/10
Headline Price	$289/mo month-to-month	from $299/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 comprehensive clinical support with flexibility between injectable and oral compounded semaglutide routes
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	Compounded-only, no brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound through the platform
Ranking	#4	#20
Get started	Visit bmiMD	Visit Willow

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

Willow

Pros

+Includes monthly provider check-ins and dose adjustments at no extra cost
+Offers both injectable AND oral compounded semaglutide, one of few platforms with a daily oral tablet option
+$299/mo all-in for compounded semaglutide with monthly provider support
+90%+ patient retention rate after 3 months per their published outcomes data

Cons

−Compounded-only, no brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound through the platform
−Tirzepatide pricing reaches $499-$524 at higher doses, starting dose is $399/mo
−Cash-pay only, no insurance billing, though they provide superbills for FSA/HSA
−Founded in 2024, less track record than Ro or Hims, though growth has been fast

Our Verdict

bmiMD edges out Willow with a score of 8/10 vs 7.5/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: bmiMD is $289/mo month-to-month; Willow is from $299/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 Willow 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.