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

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher
Reviewed & updated · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice
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Short answer: Fridays scores higher on our rubric, 8.7/10 against 5.8/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

Fridays beats Sprout Health overall, scoring 8.7/10 vs 5.8/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Fridays is $249/mo month-to-month; Sprout Health is $199 first month, then $249/mo. Choose Fridays for users who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition support, and flexible pricing. Choose Sprout Health for users who want a dedicated care coordinator and locked titration pricing, and will judge service quality in month one.

A side-by-side look at Fridays and Sprout 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
Higher Rated

Fridays

#1 of 54
8.7/10

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

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Sprout Health

#45 of 54
5.8/10

Well-established telehealth provider offering both compounded and brand-name GLP-1 medications with solid clinical support.

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FeatureFridaysSprout Health
Why each oneOne of the only GLP-1 platforms that combines direct insurance billing with integrated nutrition coaching, making it both the most affordable (with insurance) and most comprehensive option.The most consistent telehealth GLP-1 provider since 2022, no pricing changes, no service disruptions, and published outcome data that backs up their claims.
Our Score8.7/105.8/10
Headline Price$249/mo month-to-month$199 first month, then $249/mo
Medication TypeBothBoth
Insurance AcceptedYesNo
Best ForUsers who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition support, and flexible pricingUsers who want a dedicated care coordinator and locked titration pricing, and will judge service quality in month one
Watch out forThe coaching-heavy model adds complexity, three different plan tiers with different inclusions$250/mo all-in sits in the upper-mid range, $90 more than Willow for a similar model; the premium pays for the dedicated coordinator and published outcomes
Ranking#1#45
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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

Sprout Health

Pros

  • +Published average weight loss outcomes: 12-15% body weight at 6 months across their patient base
  • +Dedicated care coordinator assigned to each patient, not a rotating pool of providers
  • +Transparent pricing: $250/mo covers medication, shipping, and all consultations
  • +Operating since 2022 with a consistent track record, no sudden pricing changes or service disruptions

Cons

  • $250/mo all-in sits in the upper-mid range, $90 more than Willow for a similar model; the premium pays for the dedicated coordinator and published outcomes
  • No insurance accepted, and no superbill provided for FSA/HSA reimbursement

Our Verdict

Fridays edges out Sprout Health with a score of 8.7/10 vs 5.8/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Fridays is $249/mo month-to-month; Sprout Health is $199 first month, then $249/mo. Fridays accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs.

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Headline price: $249/mo month-to-month

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Headline price: $199 first month, then $249/mo

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