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

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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Willow beats DudeMeds overall, scoring 8.2/10 vs 7.8/10. DudeMeds is more affordable at $149/mo vs $299/mo. Choose DudeMeds for men who want glp-1 weight loss from a men's health-focused p. Choose Willow for users who want comprehensive clinical support with flexibili.

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

DudeMeds

#15 of 48

7.8/10

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

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Higher Rated

Willow

#8 of 48

8.2/10

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	DudeMeds	Willow
Our Score	7.8/10	8.2/10
Starting Price	$149/mo	$299/mo
Medication Type	Compounded	Compounded
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Best For	Men who want GLP-1 weight loss from a men's health-focused platform	Users who want comprehensive clinical support with flexibility between injectable and oral compounded semaglutide routes
Ranking	#15	#8

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 — minimal clinical oversight compared to platforms with regular check-ins
−No publicly disclosed headquarters, founding date, or pharmacy partners — lack of transparency
−Limited online review presence makes it difficult to verify patient satisfaction claims

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

Willow edges out DudeMeds with a score of 8.2/10 vs 7.8/10. If budget is your priority, DudeMeds starts at $149/mo compared to Willow's $299/mo. Choose DudeMeds if you want: men who want glp-1 weight loss from a men's health-focused platform. Choose Willow if you want: users who want comprehensive clinical support with flexibility between injectable and oral compounded semaglutide routes.

Still undecided? Editor's #1 Overall Pick

Eden Health GLP-1

$249/mo · 8.9/10 · Both

If neither DudeMeds nor Willow feels like the right fit, our overall #1 pick across all 48 GLP-1 telehealth providers is Eden Health GLP-1 — strongest balance of clinical oversight, transparent pricing, and verified availability.

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