Fridays vs Lemonaid Health: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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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 comparison of Fridays and Lemonaid Health covering pricing, scores, medication types, insurance, and more to help you decide.

Higher Rated

Fridays

#3 of 48

8.7/10

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

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Lemonaid Health

#43 of 48

7.2/10

Established 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).

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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	#3	#43

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).

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Embody

$299/mo · 7.3/10 · Compounded

If neither Fridays nor Lemonaid Health feels like the right fit, our overall #1 pick across all 48 GLP-1 telehealth providers is Embody — strongest balance of clinical oversight, transparent pricing, and verified availability.

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