Fridays vs Lemonaid Health: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?
By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher
Fridays beats Lemonaid Health overall, scoring 8.7/10 vs 7.2/10. Lemonaid Health is more affordable at $248/mo vs $249/mo. Choose Fridays for users who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition s. Choose Lemonaid Health for users who want a flexible membership with broad medication o.
A side-by-side look at Fridays and Lemonaid 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
Fridays
#2 of 52Holistic weight loss program combining GLP-1 medications with lifestyle coaching, nutrition guidance, and ongoing support.
Visit FridaysLemonaid Health
#42 of 52Established telehealth platform (acquired by 23andMe) restructured in 2026: $49/mo Weight Loss Membership + medication billed separately. Menu now includes compounded sema and tirz, compounded microdoses ($199), and brand-name Zepbound via LillyDirect ($299-449).
Visit Lemonaid Health| Feature | Fridays | Lemonaid Health |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8.7/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Starting Price | $249/mo | $248/mo |
| Medication Type | Both | Both |
| Insurance Accepted | Yes | No |
| Best For | Users who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition support, and flexible pricing | Users who want a flexible membership with broad medication options, $49/mo platform fee + compounded ($199), microdose ($199), or brand-name Zepbound via LillyDirect ($299-449) |
| Ranking | #2 | #42 |
| Get started | Visit Fridays | Visit Lemonaid Health |
Pros & Cons Compared
Fridays
Pros
- +One of the few platforms that bills insurance directly, can reduce out-of-pocket to $25-50/mo with coverage
- +Includes 1-on-1 nutrition coaching and weekly check-ins, not just medication prescriptions
- +Offers brand-name Wegovy/Zepbound and compounded options, switches based on insurance formulary
- +Flexible plans: medication-only ($249/mo) or full coaching program ($299/mo)
Cons
- −The coaching-heavy model adds complexity, three different plan tiers with different inclusions
- −Without insurance, $249/mo for medication-only is above average for what you get clinically
Lemonaid Health
Pros
- +2026 restructure, $49/mo Weight Loss Membership (replaces the old $25/visit model)
- +6-month plan discount, compounded tirzepatide drops to $229/mo on a 6-month commitment
- +Wide medication menu: compounded sema, compounded tirz, compounded microdoses ($199), brand-name Zepbound via LillyDirect ($299-449), and metformin
- +Established since 2013 with physician-only prescribing and rigorous intake
Cons
- −Membership and medication billed separately, the $49/mo number is just the membership, not all-in
- −Brand-name Wegovy ($1,599) and Ozempic ($1,199) cash prices are high, read as access, not value
- −Best compounded pricing requires a 6-month commitment
- −The 23andMe acquisition created some uncertainty about the platform's long-term focus
Our Verdict
Fridays edges out Lemonaid Health with a score of 8.7/10 vs 7.2/10. If budget is your priority, Lemonaid Health starts at $248/mo compared to Fridays's $249/mo. Fridays accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Choose Fridays if you want: users who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition support, and flexible pricing. Choose Lemonaid Health if you want: users who want a flexible membership with broad medication options, $49/mo platform fee + compounded ($199), microdose ($199), or brand-name zepbound via lillydirect ($299-449).
Still undecided? Editor's Featured Pick
Yucca Health
$146/mo · 7.7/10 · Compounded
If neither Fridays nor Lemonaid Health feels like the right fit, our featured pick across all 52 GLP-1 telehealth providers is Yucca Health. It is not the highest-scored provider in our full rankings. We feature it for its low-friction value: a flat $146/mo that stays the same at every dose.
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