Fridays vs Hume Care: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher

Reviewed & updated September 15, 2026 · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice

36 providers verified independently·Independent research·How we rank →

Short answer: Fridays scores higher on our rubric, 8.7/10 against 3.8/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

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Fridays beats Hume Care overall, scoring 8.7/10 vs 3.8/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Fridays is from $117/mo; Hume Care is from $199/mo. Choose Fridays for users who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition support, and flexible pricing. Choose Hume Care for readers comparing a self-pay glp-1 program with connected app and body-composition tracking.

A side-by-side look at Fridays and Hume Care to help you decide. We compare them on:

•Starting price and billing period
•Our overall score, out of 10
•Medication type, brand-name or compounded
•Whether they accept insurance
•Who each one is best for

Higher Rated

Fridays

#1 of 36

8.7/10

Holistic weight loss program combining GLP-1 medications with lifestyle coaching, nutrition guidance, and ongoing support.

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Hume Care

#35 of 36

3.8/10

Hume Care is a prescribing-access program operated by Hume Health Care LLC, distinct from Hume’s device-only products. Its GLP-1Rx page advertises $199 monthly with medication if prescribed and care. The terms identify an independent clinical network and link to MDIntegrations. Specific pharmacy, dose-level prices and consistent clinical-leadership details remain unverified.

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Feature	Fridays	Hume Care
Our Score	8.7/10	3.8/10
Headline Price	from $117/mo	from $199/mo
Medication Type	Both	Compounded
Insurance Accepted	Visits and compounded medication are cash-pay. Brand-name medication may be covered by your insurance; Fridays offers prior-authorization help. Coverage depends on your plan.	Self-pay only under the current terms; not a Medicare or insurance coverage route.
Best For	Users who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition support, and flexible pricing	Readers comparing a self-pay GLP-1 program with connected app and body-composition tracking
Watch out for	The lowest advertised compounded prices require an annual commitment and a promo code	No verified dispensing pharmacy in the sources reviewed
Ranking	#1	#35
Get started	Visit Fridays	Visit Hume Care

Pros & Cons Compared

Fridays

Pros

+Compounded semaglutide runs as low as $117 a month on the annual plan with the NYNY12 code printed on its pricing page, against $279 month to month
+Includes 1-on-1 nutrition coaching and weekly check-ins, not just medication prescriptions
+Sells brand-name Ozempic, Zepbound and Wegovy alongside compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, with an insurance concierge that helps you pursue coverage for the brand-name option through your own plan
+Signature medication plans include provider visits and coaching. Wegovy pill and pen offers charge membership separately from medication

Cons

−The lowest advertised compounded prices require an annual commitment and a promo code
−Compounded medication and virtual visits are cash-pay. Fridays offers insurance and prior-authorization support for brand-name medication, but coverage and your out-of-pocket cost depend on your plan.

Hume Care

Pros

+Published $199 monthly GLP-1Rx offer with care and medication if prescribed
+Connected app for logging and program support
+Independent clinical network and legal entity identified in terms

Cons

−No verified dispensing pharmacy in the sources reviewed
−Oral formulation and dose-specific prices are not sufficiently clear to compare
−Clinical-leadership details differ across public pages
−Independent treatment outcomes and customer-review totals have not been established

Our Verdict

Fridays edges out Hume Care with a score of 8.7/10 vs 3.8/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Fridays is from $117/mo; Hume Care is from $199/mo. Fridays offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility.