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

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

52 providers verified independently·Independent research·How we rank →

Fridays beats DudeMeds overall, scoring 8.7/10 vs 7.8/10. DudeMeds is more affordable at $149/mo vs $249/mo. Choose DudeMeds for patients (men and women, despite the name) who want dead-sim. Choose Fridays for users who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition s.

A side-by-side look at DudeMeds and Fridays 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

DudeMeds

#13 of 52

7.8/10

Men's health telehealth platform offering compounded GLP-1 medications tailored to male patients.

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Higher Rated

Fridays

#2 of 52

8.7/10

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

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Feature	DudeMeds	Fridays
Our Score	7.8/10	8.7/10
Starting Price	$149/mo	$249/mo
Medication Type	Compounded	Both
Insurance Accepted	No	Yes
Best For	Patients (men and women, despite the name) who want dead-simple all-in pricing at $199/mo with 48-hour shipping	Users who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition support, and flexible pricing
Ranking	#13	#2
Get started	Visit DudeMeds	Visit Fridays

Pros & Cons Compared

DudeMeds

Pros

+Simplest all-in pricing: $199/mo flat covering medication, consultation, and free shipping, zero hidden fees
+48-hour medication shipping, among the fastest fulfillment times in the industry
+No doctor visit required in most states, maximally convenient for patients who don't want appointments
+Serves both men and women despite the brand name

Cons

−No video or phone consultation in most states; providers review your intake asynchronously. Maximum convenience, but pick a platform with regular check-ins if you want closer clinical oversight.
−Headquarters, founding date, and pharmacy partners aren't publicly disclosed. Ask support which pharmacy fills your prescription before ordering.
−The independent review footprint is still thin, which makes patient satisfaction claims hard to verify. Treat month one as your own trial run.

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 DudeMeds with a score of 8.7/10 vs 7.8/10. If budget is your priority, DudeMeds starts at $149/mo compared to Fridays's $249/mo. Fridays accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Fridays offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility. Choose DudeMeds if you want: patients (men and women, despite the name) who want dead-simple all-in pricing at $199/mo with 48-hour shipping. Choose Fridays if you want: users who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition support, and flexible pricing.

Still undecided? Editor's Featured Pick

Yucca Health

$146/mo · 7.7/10 · Compounded

If neither DudeMeds nor Fridays 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.

Visit Yucca Health→Read our full Yucca Health review