Eden Health GLP-1 vs TMates: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?
By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher
TMates beats Eden Health GLP-1 overall, scoring 7.8/10 vs 6.9/10. 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 commitment-discount pricing on compounded glp.
A side-by-side look at Eden Health GLP-1 and TMates 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
#44 of 53Premium 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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#12 of 53Telemedicine 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.
Visit TMates| Feature | Eden Health GLP-1 | TMates |
|---|---|---|
| Why each one | The only telehealth GLP-1 platform staffed by board-certified obesity medicine doctors (specialists in weight and metabolism), with quarterly lab panels included, the closest thing to in-person bariatric care delivered by mail. | Two-archetype platform: (1) compounded GLP-1s with medication included and steep multi-month commitment discounts; (2) cheap $99/mo clinical service for brand Wegovy/Zepbound where you fill the prescription at your own pharmacy. |
| Our Score | 6.9/10 | 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 commitment-discount pricing on compounded GLP-1s ($158-$249/mo, medication included) or a $99/mo clinical path to brand Wegovy or Zepbound filled at their own pharmacy |
| Watch out for | $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. | The $99/mo Wegovy/Zepbound tier is the clinical service only. Medication is billed separately at your pharmacy (can be $1,000+/mo cash without insurance). Choose this tier when your insurance covers the drug itself. |
| Ranking | #44 | #12 |
| Get started | Visit Eden Health GLP-1 | Visit TMates |
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
- +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)
- +Steep multi-month commitment discounts on compounded sema, $158/mo on 12-month plan ($1,900 upfront) vs $249/mo month-to-month
- +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
- −The $99/mo Wegovy/Zepbound tier is the clinical service only. Medication is billed separately at your pharmacy (can be $1,000+/mo cash without insurance). Choose this tier when your insurance covers the drug itself.
- −The best compounded rates require prepayment: $1,050 upfront for 6 months, $1,900 for 12. Start at $249 month-to-month if you want to test fit first.
- −The intake is a 90-second quiz. Fast, but lighter screening than competitors with full medical intakes. Better suited to patients who already know GLP-1 basics.
- −TMates prescribes brand-name but does not dispense it, and is not affiliated with Novo Nordisk (Wegovy) or Eli Lilly (Zepbound). Your own pharmacy fills the Rx.
Our Verdict
TMates edges out Eden Health GLP-1 with a score of 7.8/10 vs 6.9/10. If budget is your priority, TMates is from $158/mo compared to Eden Health GLP-1 at $249/mo for the first month, rises after. 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 commitment-discount pricing on compounded glp-1s ($158-$249/mo, medication included) or a $99/mo clinical path to brand wegovy or zepbound filled at their own pharmacy.
Cheapest in our index
Embody
$69/mo flat rate · 7.3/10 · Compounded
Both Eden Health GLP-1 and TMates start above the cheapest program we track. Across all 53 providers in our index, that floor is Embody at a flat $69/mo, the same rate at every dose, price checked July 31, 2026. It scores 7.3/10 and is not the highest-scored provider in our full rankings, so this is a cost floor rather than a recommendation. Worth knowing before you decide.
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