Independent provider comparison
Updated September 21, 2026
Found vs TMates: Which GLP-1 provider is better?
A side-by-side look at total cost, medication format, care, commitment and the situations where each option makes more sense.
The decision
Which should you choose, Found or TMates?
Short answer: TMates scores higher on our published rubric, 7.8/10 against 7.3/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Found is published $148/mo; total not verified; TMates is from $158/mo.
Consider Found if
Patients with commercial insurance who want their GLP-1 coverage checked before they pay, and Medicare Part D members aged 65 to 75 going through the GLP-1 Bridge.
Consider TMates if
Users who want commitment-discount pricing on compounded GLP-1s (semaglutide $158-$249/mo, tirzepatide $167-$297/mo, medication included) or a $99/mo clinical path to brand Wegovy or Zepbound filled at their own pharmacy.
Scores follow our published methodology. Partnership status does not change the score or the factual comparison.
Cost
First charge, renewal and commitment
Treatment
Medication, form and approval status
Care
Clinical review and ongoing support
Terms
Cancellation and material cautions
Found
#16 of 36Best for patients with commercial insurance who want their glp-1 coverage checked before they pay, and medicare part d members aged 65 to 75 going through the glp-1 bridge.
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TMates
#6 of 36Best for users who want commitment-discount pricing on compounded glp-1s (semaglutide $158-$249/mo, tirzepatide $167-$297/mo, medication included) or a $99/mo clinical path to brand wegovy or zepbound filled at their own pharmacy.
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Found vs TMates at a glance
Compare the price unit as well as the number. A medication-only price, prepaid monthly equivalent and complete recurring program are not the same thing.
| 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 $148/mo; total not verified | from $158/mo |
| Medication Type | Both | Both |
| Insurance Accepted | Yes | Yes |
| Best For | Patients with commercial insurance who want their GLP-1 coverage checked before they pay, and Medicare Part D members aged 65 to 75 going through the GLP-1 Bridge | Users who want commitment-discount pricing on compounded GLP-1s (semaglutide $158-$249/mo, tirzepatide $167-$297/mo, medication included) or a $99/mo clinical path to brand Wegovy or Zepbound filled at their own pharmacy |
| Watch out for | The advertised prices need a 12 month plan paid up front. Found's pricing page lists $169/mo cash or $99/mo insured on that plan, and $289/mo cash or $199/mo insured if you pay month to month | The $99/mo Wegovy or Zepbound tier buys the prescription and provider oversight only. TMates says it does not dispense or ship the drug, and no price for the medication itself appears on its product or category pages, so your own pharmacy bills you separately (checked 2026-09-03). |
| Ranking | #16 | #6 |
| Get started | Visit Found | Visit TMates |
Trade-offs
Strengths and cautions 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
- +With insurance the plan starts at $99/mo on a 12 month term, below its own $169/mo cash figure, plus a copay Found puts at around $30 for most members
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- +Most members start treatment within one week of completing the health questionnaire
Cons
- −The advertised prices need a 12 month plan paid up front. Found's pricing page lists $169/mo cash or $99/mo insured on that plan, and $289/mo cash or $199/mo insured if you pay month to month
- −The insurance route adds steps compared with flat cash-pay platforms, and the copay Found quotes at around $30 for most members is charged on top of the plan price, not instead of it
- −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
1 more documented strengths
- +Phentermine available at $149/mo for patients who benefit from a different appetite-suppressant approach
Cons
- −The $99/mo Wegovy or Zepbound tier buys the prescription and provider oversight only. TMates says it does not dispense or ship the drug, and no price for the medication itself appears on its product or category pages, so your own pharmacy bills you separately (checked 2026-09-03).
- −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.
1 more documented cautions
- −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 $148/mo; total not verified; TMates is from $158/mo.
Keep narrowing the decision
What should you compare next?
Use the unresolved part of this choice, not a generic related article. These guides own the broader medication, coverage or complete-cost question.
- Pill decisionCompare Wegovy pill prices and accessUse the dedicated guide for dose-specific costs, required memberships and which providers currently list the FDA-approved pill.Continue
- Coverage decisionCheck your GLP-1 insurance pathLook up plan-specific coverage questions before treating a cash price or an insurance route as your final out-of-pocket cost.Continue
- Treatment decisionCompare semaglutide providers and pricesMove from this head-to-head to the broader semaglutide market without confusing compounded products with FDA-approved brands.Continue
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Our pick of these two: TMates · 7.8/10