Fridays vs MEDVi: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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Fridays beats MEDVi overall, scoring 8.7/10 vs 7.7/10. MEDVi is more affordable at $179/mo vs $249/mo. Choose Fridays for users who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition s. Choose MEDVi for users who want a low entry price with oral and injectable co.

A side-by-side look at Fridays and MEDVi 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

Higher Rated

Fridays

#2 of 52

8.7/10

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

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MEDVi

#20 of 52

7.7/10

MEDVi is a compounded GLP-1 telehealth platform offering both oral tablets and injectable semaglutide and tirzepatide, with micro-dosing options for side-effect-sensitive patients. $179/mo entry pricing, free shipping, and a streamlined intake, one of the broader compounded mixes among independent telehealth providers in 2026.

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Feature	Fridays	MEDVi
Our Score	8.7/10	7.7/10
Starting Price	$249/mo	$179/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 low entry price with oral and injectable compounded options
Ranking	#2	#20
Get started	Visit Fridays	Visit MEDVi

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

MEDVi

Pros

+One of the few compounded providers offering both oral tablets and injectable semaglutide
+Micro-dosing options available, can start at sub-standard doses for patients concerned about side effects
+Sleek onboarding experience with clear progress tracking through their patient portal
+$179/mo is competitive for a platform with both oral and injectable compounded formulations

Cons

−No brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound on the platform (the 2026 expansion added branded Ozempic only)
−No insurance accepted, and oral compounded semaglutide has less clinical data than injectable forms; you can switch to injectable anytime at no extra fee if results lag

Our Verdict

Fridays edges out MEDVi with a score of 8.7/10 vs 7.7/10. If budget is your priority, MEDVi starts at $179/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 MEDVi if you want: users who want a low entry price with oral and injectable compounded options.

Still undecided? Editor's Featured Pick

Yucca Health

$146/mo · 7.7/10 · Compounded

If neither Fridays nor MEDVi 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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