Calibrate vs Yucca Health: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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Calibrate and Yucca Health are tied at 7.7/10. Yucca Health is more affordable at $146/mo vs $199/mo. Choose Calibrate for users who want a physician-led metabolic health program with. Choose Yucca Health for people who'll commit to a 6-month plan for $146/mo, want nam.

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

Calibrate

#21 of 49

7.7/10

Metabolic health company offering a physician-led GLP-1 program restructured in 2026: $199/mo with a 3-month minimum commitment (no more $1,649 one-time enrollment fee). Includes nutrition coaching, labs, a smart scale, and a 10%+ weight-loss guarantee with 50% money-back.

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Yucca Health

#19 of 49

7.7/10

Online weight-loss program by Yucca Health, Inc. (Beverly Hills, CA). Two named board-certified doctors — Dr. Michael Wasef MD and Dr. Andrew Sakla DO — handle prescribing. 20,000+ patients, 4.6 stars across 1,065 verified Trustpilot reviews. Starts at $146/mo for compounded semaglutide (custom-made version, not the FDA-approved brand) on the 6-month plan. Buy-now-pay-later via Klarna, Affirm, or Afterpay spreads the upfront commitment.

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Feature	Calibrate	Yucca Health
Our Score	7.7/10	7.7/10
Starting Price	$199/mo	$146/mo
Medication Type	Both	Compounded
Insurance Accepted	Yes	No
Best For	Users who want a physician-led metabolic health program with a 3-month commitment and a weight-loss guarantee	People who'll commit to a 6-month plan for $146/mo, want named doctors on record, and like buy-now-pay-later flexibility (Klarna/Affirm/Afterpay)
Ranking	#21	#19

Pros & Cons Compared

Calibrate

Pros

+2026 pricing rewrite — flat $199/mo with 3-month commitment ($597 upfront), then month-to-month. The old $1,649 one-time enrollment fee was removed.
+Board-certified physicians with metabolic health specialization lead treatment
+10%+ body-weight-loss guarantee with 50% money-back if not met
+Includes labs, nutrition coaching, personalized smart scale, and sleep/exercise support

Cons

−$597 upfront (3-month commitment) is a meaningful barrier vs. month-to-month competitors
−Medication cost is separate and varies significantly by payer route
−Fewer medications in the menu than larger marketplaces like Ro or Found
−Onboarding still takes 2-3 weeks to complete baseline labs and treatment plan

Yucca Health

Pros

+Two named board-certified doctors (Dr. Michael Wasef MD and Dr. Andrew Sakla DO) — most compounded GLP-1 providers don't publicly name their prescribers.
+4.6 stars across 1,065 verified Trustpilot reviews — 84% give 5 stars. Top complimented theme: customer service.
+Cheap if you commit: $146/mo for compounded semaglutide on the 6-month plan.
+Buy-now-pay-later through Klarna, Affirm, and Afterpay — unusual flexibility in this category, useful for spreading the 6-month upfront cost.
+24-hour async approval — no live video visit required. Faster onboarding than competitors that need a scheduled call.
+UPS 2-Day Air shipping included. Onboarding call from a real human (multiple Trustpilot reviewers name 'Hazel' and 'Johann' from the team).
+Replies to 100% of negative Trustpilot reviews, usually within 48 hours.

Cons

−Compounded-only — no FDA-approved Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, or Mounjaro.
−The $146/mo price requires a 6-month upfront commitment. Month-to-month is meaningfully more expensive.
−No live tele-visit option — only async review. Faster, but less depth if you have a complex health history.
−Pharmacy partner not named publicly. Yucca says 'U.S. licensed pharmacies' but doesn't disclose which one.
−Founders and detailed company history not on the site.
−Refund policy is mentioned but not detailed publicly — verify the cancellation terms before paying for the 6-month plan.

Our Verdict

Calibrate and Yucca Health are closely matched with identical scores of 7.7/10. If budget is your priority, Yucca Health starts at $146/mo compared to Calibrate's $199/mo. Calibrate accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Calibrate offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility. Choose Calibrate if you want: users who want a physician-led metabolic health program with a 3-month commitment and a weight-loss guarantee. Choose Yucca Health if you want: people who'll commit to a 6-month plan for $146/mo, want named doctors on record, and like buy-now-pay-later flexibility (klarna/affirm/afterpay).

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Embody

$299/mo · 7.3/10 · Compounded

If neither Calibrate nor Yucca Health feels like the right fit, our overall #1 pick across all 49 GLP-1 telehealth providers is Embody — strongest balance of clinical oversight, transparent pricing, and verified availability.

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