Embody vs Maximus: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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Embody beats Maximus overall, scoring 7.3/10 vs 7.1/10. Embody is more affordable at $299/mo vs $300/mo. Choose Embody for people who want the oral tirzepatide gum, or who'll pick the. Choose Maximus for men who want glp-1 alongside testosterone or other men's hea.

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

Higher Rated

Embody

#38 of 48

7.3/10

Online weight-loss program that ships compounded GLP-1 medication to your door. Run by Modern Metabolic Medicine, Inc. and prescribed through CareGLP Affiliated P.C.s, their network of licensed doctors. Two pricing plans run side by side: a promo plan starting at $99/mo for semaglutide (or $149/mo for tirzepatide) that jumps after month 1, and 'Embody Flat' at $299/mo that doesn't go up. Their standout: oral tirzepatide gum, for people who don't want to inject.

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Maximus

#46 of 48

7.1/10

Men's performance and health platform offering GLP-1 alongside testosterone optimization and other protocols.

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Feature	Embody	Maximus
Our Score	7.3/10	7.1/10
Starting Price	$299/mo	$300/mo
Medication Type	Compounded	Compounded
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Best For	People who want the oral tirzepatide gum, or who'll pick the $299/mo flat plan with eyes open instead of the teaser plan	Men who want GLP-1 alongside testosterone or other men's health protocols
Ranking	#38	#46

Pros & Cons Compared

Embody

Pros

+Cheap first month — $99 for semaglutide or $149 for tirzepatide. Among the lowest entry prices in the category.
+Oral tirzepatide gum is rare. Real option for needle-phobic users. (How well it absorbs vs the FDA-approved injection isn't published.)
+'Embody Flat' plan is $299/mo flat with no surprise increases — predictable if you pick it from the start.
+100% money-back guarantee in writing: if you follow the program and don't see results in 6 months, they say they'll make it right.
+Replies to every negative Trustpilot review, usually within 24 hours.

Cons

−Recurring complaint: people sign up at $149 month 1, get billed $299–$399 in month 2. Embody admits in replies that two plans exist (promo + flat) and the switchover isn't always clear at signup.
−Trustpilot rating is 3.3 / 5 across 46 reviews — heavily split: 41% love it, 24% give 1 star. Price is the top complaint theme.
−Embody won't tell you which pharmacy makes the medication — just 'multiple USA certified pharmacies.' This is the norm in the category — most major brands (Embody, Henry, Hims, Yucca, Eden) don't publicly name their pharmacy partners.
−No HIPAA disclosure on their site (HIPAA is the federal law protecting your medical info — most telehealth providers publish a statement confirming they follow it).
−Compounded medications only — no brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, or Ozempic available.
−If you stop treatment and come back, Embody's doctors will likely restart you at the lowest dose (2.5mg). It's their safety policy — some users find it overly cautious.

Maximus

Pros

+Lowest entry price in the market — $79.99/mo microdose semaglutide, $99.99/mo 3-month starter pack
+GLP-1 microdosing available for BMI as low as 22 — the only platform serving patients below standard obesity criteria
+Nausea-reducing formula with added glycine and B12 to ease GLP-1 side effects
+Free expedited shipping on all medication orders

Cons

−Deceptive pricing structure — $99.99/mo is intro only, standard dosing is $299.99/mo with separate $28-35 consultation fees and $199-349/yr lab costs
−Refuses to disclose compounding pharmacy partners — a transparency red flag for a healthcare platform
−Prices increase as dose escalates on bulk plans — unpredictable total cost over time

Our Verdict

Embody edges out Maximus with a score of 7.3/10 vs 7.1/10. If budget is your priority, Embody starts at $299/mo compared to Maximus's $300/mo. Choose Embody if you want: people who want the oral tirzepatide gum, or who'll pick the $299/mo flat plan with eyes open instead of the teaser plan. Choose Maximus if you want: men who want glp-1 alongside testosterone or other men's health protocols.

Still undecided? Editor's #1 Overall Pick

Eden Health GLP-1

$249/mo · 8.9/10 · Both

If neither Embody nor Maximus 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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