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

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher

Reviewed & updated August 14, 2026 · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice

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Short answer: TMates scores higher on our rubric, 7.8/10 against 7.4/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

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TMates beats Fella Health overall, scoring 7.8/10 vs 7.4/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Fella Health is $299/mo month-to-month; TMates is from $158/mo. Choose Fella Health for men who want a men-focused weight loss program with a money-back guarantee. Choose TMates for 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.

A side-by-side look at Fella Health 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

Fella Health

#27 of 54

7.4/10

Men's health focused GLP-1 program with tailored support and a money-back guarantee for qualifying patients.

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Higher Rated

TMates

#11 of 54

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	Fella Health	TMates
Why each one	Men-only weight loss platform with brand-name FDA-approved medications only (no compounded) and a 6-month money-back guarantee.	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	7.4/10	7.8/10
Headline Price	$299/mo month-to-month	from $158/mo
Medication Type	Brand	Both
Insurance Accepted	No	Yes
Best For	Men who want a men-focused weight loss program with a money-back guarantee	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	Men only, women cannot use Fella Health's programs	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	#27	#11
Get started	Visit Fella Health	Visit TMates

Pros & Cons Compared

Fella Health

Pros

+Brand-name FDA-approved medications only (Wegovy, Zepbound), no compounded alternatives, ensuring maximum safety and efficacy
+6-month money-back guarantee if you don't lose 5% body weight, one of the strongest guarantees in the industry
+Free lab work included with all plans for comprehensive metabolic monitoring
+$165/mo with 12-month commitment is competitive for brand-name GLP-1 access

Cons

−Men only, women cannot use Fella Health's programs
−12-month commitment required for best pricing ($165/mo), month-to-month is $299/mo
−No compounded options available, if you want lower-cost compounded semaglutide, look elsewhere
−Limited to select states only, not available in AK, HI, AL, MS, and several others

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 Fella Health with a score of 7.8/10 vs 7.4/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Fella Health is $299/mo month-to-month; TMates is from $158/mo. TMates accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. TMates offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility.