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

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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Fridays beats MyStart Health overall, scoring 8.7/10 vs 7.7/10. Fridays is more affordable at $249/mo vs $299/mo. Choose Fridays for users who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition s. Choose MyStart Health for users who value a money-back weight-loss guarantee and price.

A side-by-side comparison of Fridays and MyStart 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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MyStart Health

#23 of 48

7.7/10

GLP-1 provider offering a unique money-back guarantee and price-lock protection for long-term cost certainty.

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Feature	Fridays	MyStart Health
Our Score	8.7/10	7.7/10
Starting Price	$249/mo	$299/mo
Medication Type	Both	Compounded
Insurance Accepted	Yes	No
Best For	Users who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition support, and flexible pricing	Users who value a money-back weight-loss guarantee and price-lock protection
Ranking	#3	#23

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

MyStart Health

Pros

+Price Lock Guarantee ensures your monthly rate never increases even as your GLP-1 dose escalates — a genuine differentiator
+Access to 600+ board-certified doctors with unlimited clinician messaging at no additional cost
+Competitive pricing at $149-$179/mo for compounded semaglutide with free shipping included
+HSA/FSA eligible — can use pre-tax health savings to pay for treatment

Cons

−Cash-pay only — no insurance accepted, which limits options for patients with GLP-1 coverage
−Only available in select states — not all 50, and the exact state list isn't published
−Compounded medications only — no brand-name GLP-1 options available

Our Verdict

Fridays edges out MyStart Health with a score of 8.7/10 vs 7.7/10. If budget is your priority, Fridays starts at $249/mo compared to MyStart Health's $299/mo. Fridays accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Fridays offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility. Choose Fridays if you want: users who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition support, and flexible pricing. Choose MyStart Health if you want: users who value a money-back weight-loss guarantee and price-lock protection.

Still undecided? Editor's #1 Overall Pick

Eden Health GLP-1

$249/mo · 8.9/10 · Both

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

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