Eden Health GLP-1 vs Lemonaid Health: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?
By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher
Eden Health GLP-1 beats Lemonaid Health overall, scoring 8.9/10 vs 7.2/10. Lemonaid Health is more affordable at $248/mo vs $249/mo. Choose Eden Health GLP-1 for people with diabetes, heart conditions, or other risk factor. Choose Lemonaid Health for users who want a flexible membership with broad medication o.
A side-by-side look at Eden Health GLP-1 and Lemonaid Health 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
Eden Health GLP-1
#1 of 52Premium online weight-loss program from Eden Health (San Francisco, founded 2021). Different from competitors in one specific way: every patient is paired with a board-certified obesity medicine doctor (a doctor with specialized training in weight and metabolism), not a general practitioner or nurse. Quarterly blood panels (metabolic, lipid, A1C) are included in the monthly cost. Eden prescribes both compounded GLP-1s (custom-made versions, not the FDA-approved brand) and brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, and Mounjaro.
Visit Eden Health GLP-1Lemonaid Health
#42 of 52Established telehealth platform (acquired by 23andMe) restructured in 2026: $49/mo Weight Loss Membership + medication billed separately. Menu now includes compounded sema and tirz, compounded microdoses ($199), and brand-name Zepbound via LillyDirect ($299-449).
Visit Lemonaid Health| Feature | Eden Health GLP-1 | Lemonaid Health |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8.9/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Starting Price | $249/mo | $248/mo |
| Medication Type | Both | Both |
| Insurance Accepted | No | No |
| Best For | People with diabetes, heart conditions, or other risk factors who want a doctor (not a nurse) overseeing their GLP-1, with blood panels included. | Users who want a flexible membership with broad medication options, $49/mo platform fee + compounded ($199), microdose ($199), or brand-name Zepbound via LillyDirect ($299-449) |
| Ranking | #1 | #42 |
| Get started | Visit Eden Health GLP-1 | Visit Lemonaid Health |
Pros & Cons Compared
Eden Health GLP-1
Pros
- +4.5 stars across 3,777 verified Trustpilot reviews, 77% give 5 stars. Replies to 99% of negative reviews. The strongest customer-experience signal of any provider in our table.
- +Doctors are board-certified obesity medicine specialists, not general practitioners. Specialized training in weight and metabolism.
- +Quarterly blood panels (metabolic, lipid, A1C) are included in the monthly price. Most competitors don't include labs.
- +Mandatory check-in with the doctor before each dose increase. Won't rush you up the ladder.
- +Full medication choice: compounded semaglutide/tirzepatide AND brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro.
Cons
- −$249/mo ongoing (month-to-month) is on the high end. Henry Meds is $199/mo for similar compounded care without labs; MEDVi is $179/mo.
- −Cash-pay only, no insurance billing.
- −Cancellation friction is the main 1-star Trustpilot complaint (13% of reviews). Some users report being billed or shipped after they canceled.
- −Their website is not always user-friendly, multiple Trustpilot users mention they had to contact support to make payment or account changes.
- −Pharmacy partner not named specifically, 'state-licensed compounding pharmacies' in their marketing, but no individual facility named.
Lemonaid Health
Pros
- +2026 restructure, $49/mo Weight Loss Membership (replaces the old $25/visit model)
- +6-month plan discount, compounded tirzepatide drops to $229/mo on a 6-month commitment
- +Wide medication menu: compounded sema, compounded tirz, compounded microdoses ($199), brand-name Zepbound via LillyDirect ($299-449), and metformin
- +Established since 2013 with physician-only prescribing and rigorous intake
Cons
- −Membership and medication billed separately, the $49/mo number is just the membership, not all-in
- −Brand-name Wegovy ($1,599) and Ozempic ($1,199) cash prices are high, read as access, not value
- −Best compounded pricing requires a 6-month commitment
- −The 23andMe acquisition created some uncertainty about the platform's long-term focus
Our Verdict
Eden Health GLP-1 edges out Lemonaid Health with a score of 8.9/10 vs 7.2/10. If budget is your priority, Lemonaid Health starts at $248/mo compared to Eden Health GLP-1's $249/mo. Choose Eden Health GLP-1 if you want: people with diabetes, heart conditions, or other risk factors who want a doctor (not a nurse) overseeing their glp-1, with blood panels included.. Choose Lemonaid Health if you want: users who want a flexible membership with broad medication options, $49/mo platform fee + compounded ($199), microdose ($199), or brand-name zepbound via lillydirect ($299-449).
Still undecided? Editor's Featured Pick
Yucca Health
$146/mo · 7.7/10 · Compounded
If neither Eden Health GLP-1 nor Lemonaid Health 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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