Eden Health GLP-1 vs TMates: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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Eden Health GLP-1 beats TMates overall, scoring 8.9/10 vs 7.8/10. TMates is more affordable at $158/mo vs $249/mo. Choose Eden Health GLP-1 for people with diabetes, heart conditions, or other risk factor. Choose TMates for users who want flexible pricing across compounded glp-1s (me.

A side-by-side comparison of Eden Health GLP-1 and TMates covering pricing, scores, medication types, insurance, and more to help you decide.

Higher Rated

Eden Health GLP-1

#1 of 48

8.9/10

Premium 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.

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TMates

#16 of 48

7.8/10

Telemedicine platform offering two distinct archetypes: compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with medication included (commitment pricing $158-$249/mo), and a clinical-service-only path to brand-name Wegovy/Zepbound at $99/mo where the prescription is sent to the patient's pharmacy. Phentermine also available. 2026 expansion added brand-name FDA-approved options.

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Feature	Eden Health GLP-1	TMates
Our Score	8.9/10	7.8/10
Starting Price	$249/mo	$158/mo
Medication Type	Both	Both
Insurance Accepted	No	Yes
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 flexible pricing across compounded GLP-1s (medication included, $158-$249/mo with commitment discounts) and a cheap clinical-service-only path to brand Wegovy or Zepbound ($99/mo, patient fills at own pharmacy)
Ranking	#1	#16

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.

TMates

Pros

+Steep multi-month commitment discounts on compounded sema — $158/mo on 12-month plan ($1,900 upfront) vs $249/mo month-to-month
+Clinical-service-only path to brand Wegovy and Zepbound at $99/mo — prescription goes to patient's pharmacy (you fill separately using insurance or cash)
+Same price at all dose levels for compounded — no cost escalation as you titrate up
+Phentermine available at $149/mo for patients who benefit from a different appetite-suppressant approach

Cons

−Brand Wegovy/Zepbound $99/mo is CLINICAL SERVICE ONLY — medication cost is separate (paid at your pharmacy, which can be $1,000+/mo cash without insurance)
−Best compounded pricing requires 6-12 month prepayment (upfront $1,050-$1,900)
−90-second assessment quiz suggests convenience over clinical thoroughness compared to competitors with full medical intakes
−Not affiliated with Novo Nordisk (Wegovy) or Eli Lilly (Zepbound) — TMates prescribes but does not dispense brand-name

Our Verdict

Eden Health GLP-1 edges out TMates with a score of 8.9/10 vs 7.8/10. If budget is your priority, TMates starts at $158/mo compared to Eden Health GLP-1's $249/mo. TMates accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. 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 TMates if you want: users who want flexible pricing across compounded glp-1s (medication included, $158-$249/mo with commitment discounts) and a cheap clinical-service-only path to brand wegovy or zepbound ($99/mo, patient fills at own pharmacy).