Found 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 7.3/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

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TMates beats Found overall, scoring 7.8/10 vs 7.3/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Found is published $129/mo; total not verified; TMates is from $158/mo. Choose Found for insured patients who want their glp-1 coverage checked and their copay minimized. 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 Found 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

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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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	Found	TMates
Why each one	One of the only GLP-1 platforms that actively coordinates with insurance companies, offers a GLP-1 coverage check, and prescribes from 10+ medications.	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	7.3/10	7.8/10
Headline Price	published $129/mo; total not verified	from $158/mo
Medication Type	Both	Both
Insurance Accepted	Yes	Yes
Best For	Insured patients who want their GLP-1 coverage checked and their copay minimized	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	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 $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	#31	#11
Get started	Visit Found	Visit TMates

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

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 Found with a score of 7.8/10 vs 7.3/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Found is published $129/mo; total not verified; TMates is from $158/mo.