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Found vs Sprout Health: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher
Reviewed & updated · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice
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Short answer: Found scores higher on our rubric, 7.3/10 against 5.8/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

Found beats Sprout Health overall, scoring 7.3/10 vs 5.8/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Found is published $129/mo; total not verified; Sprout Health is $199 first month, then $249/mo. Choose Found for insured patients who want their glp-1 coverage checked and their copay minimized. Choose Sprout Health for users who want a dedicated care coordinator and locked titration pricing, and will judge service quality in month one.

A side-by-side look at Found and Sprout 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
Higher Rated

Found

#31 of 54
7.3/10

Science-backed weight management platform combining GLP-1 medications with behavioral health coaching and support.

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Sprout Health

#45 of 54
5.8/10

Well-established telehealth provider offering both compounded and brand-name GLP-1 medications with solid clinical support.

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FeatureFoundSprout Health
Why each oneOne of the only GLP-1 platforms that actively coordinates with insurance companies, offers a GLP-1 coverage check, and prescribes from 10+ medications.The most consistent telehealth GLP-1 provider since 2022, no pricing changes, no service disruptions, and published outcome data that backs up their claims.
Our Score7.3/105.8/10
Headline Pricepublished $129/mo; total not verified$199 first month, then $249/mo
Medication TypeBothBoth
Insurance AcceptedYesNo
Best ForInsured patients who want their GLP-1 coverage checked and their copay minimizedUsers who want a dedicated care coordinator and locked titration pricing, and will judge service quality in month one
Watch out forCosts vary by insurance status and medication choice rather than one flat rate; run Found's coverage check first to see your exact copay before paying$250/mo all-in sits in the upper-mid range, $90 more than Willow for a similar model; the premium pays for the dedicated coordinator and published outcomes
Ranking#31#45
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Pros & Cons Compared

Found

Pros

  • +Active insurance coordination, Found contacts your insurer and reports which GLP-1s are covered, prior auth requirements, and estimated copay
  • +10+ medication options including both compounded and brand-name (Wegovy, Zepbound, Wegovy pill), the widest formulary of any platform
  • +Typical insured copay of ~$30/mo for most members, dramatically lower than cash-pay alternatives
  • +Most members start treatment within one week of completing the health questionnaire

Cons

  • Costs vary by insurance status and medication choice rather than one flat rate; run Found's coverage check first to see your exact copay before paying
  • The insurance navigation process adds steps compared to simple cash-pay platforms; the payoff is the ~$30 typical copay
  • Compounded medication availability may shift with FDA enforcement changes; the 10+ medication formulary lets your clinician move you to a brand-name option if it does

Sprout Health

Pros

  • +Published average weight loss outcomes: 12-15% body weight at 6 months across their patient base
  • +Dedicated care coordinator assigned to each patient, not a rotating pool of providers
  • +Transparent pricing: $250/mo covers medication, shipping, and all consultations
  • +Operating since 2022 with a consistent track record, no sudden pricing changes or service disruptions

Cons

  • $250/mo all-in sits in the upper-mid range, $90 more than Willow for a similar model; the premium pays for the dedicated coordinator and published outcomes
  • No insurance accepted, and no superbill provided for FSA/HSA reimbursement

Our Verdict

Found edges out Sprout Health with a score of 7.3/10 vs 5.8/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Found is published $129/mo; total not verified; Sprout Health is $199 first month, then $249/mo. Found accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs.

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