Gala vs Hers: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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Hers beats Gala overall, scoring 7.3/10 vs 7.2/10. Gala is more affordable at $149/mo vs $199/mo. Choose Gala for tirzepatide-first patients who want a low-cost compounded pa. Choose Hers for women who want brand-name wegovy (injection or pill) at $149.

A side-by-side look at Gala and Hers 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

Gala

#39 of 53

7.2/10

Telehealth platform focused on compounded tirzepatide, both microdose and full-dose tiers, alongside a brand-name semaglutide (Ozempic) path and a 'coming soon' Wegovy pill. Operated by AI Coaching, Inc. (Wilmington, DE), backed by OpenLoop-affiliated medical groups (a recognized US telehealth backend) and LegitScript verified. Differentiator: a dedicated 'Gala GLP-1 Tracker' iOS + Android app for in-treatment dosing, weight, and side-effect logging.

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Hers

#34 of 53

7.3/10

The women's health arm of Hims & Hers Health (NYSE: HIMS). In 2026 Hers signed a direct Novo Nordisk partnership adding FDA-approved Wegovy (pen and pill) at $149/mo and Zepbound via the Lilly partnership, alongside their existing compounded semaglutide and new compounded tirzepatide programs.

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Feature	Gala	Hers
Our Score	7.2/10	7.3/10
Starting Price	$149/mo	$199/mo
Medication Type	Both	Both
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Best For	Tirzepatide-first patients who want a low-cost compounded path (microdose $149/mo or full-dose $179-199/mo) plus a dedicated iOS + Android tracker app for daily progress logging	Women who want brand-name Wegovy (injection or pill) at $149/mo via the 2026 Novo Nordisk partnership, or a compounded semaglutide option from a publicly traded telehealth brand
Watch out for	Brand-name Ozempic here is $1,299/mo, materially above market (NovoCare direct pricing for Wegovy is $349/mo; Hers offers Wegovy at $149/mo via the 2026 Novo Nordisk partnership). Buy brand-name elsewhere, Gala's value is its compounded tirzepatide.	Membership + medication are billed separately ($39 first month / $149 ongoing membership), so total both line items before comparing prices
Ranking	#39	#34
Get started	Visit Gala	Visit Hers

Pros & Cons Compared

Gala

Pros

+Microdose compounded tirzepatide at $149/mo, the cheapest microdose tirz on a tracked telehealth platform; full-dose compounded tirzepatide at $179/mo (yearly plan) or $199/mo (3-month plan)
+Dedicated 'Gala GLP-1 Tracker' on BOTH iOS and Android, first-party in-treatment logging is uncommon among compounded-only platforms
+OpenLoop-affiliated medical groups + LegitScript verification provide third-party accountability that many compounded-only platforms lack
+All 50 states, free shipping, no insurance required, 24/7 patient support claimed

Cons

−Brand-name Ozempic here is $1,299/mo, materially above market (NovoCare direct pricing for Wegovy is $349/mo; Hers offers Wegovy at $149/mo via the 2026 Novo Nordisk partnership). Buy brand-name elsewhere, Gala's value is its compounded tirzepatide.
−Tirzepatide-only on the compounded side, compounded semaglutide is NOT offered, a narrower medication menu than peers like Maximus, Ro, or Henry Meds
−Mixed Trustpilot reviews mention dosing inconsistencies and slow customer service responsiveness, verify your specific dose and batch with each refill
−Initial consultation is typically a sync video visit, but ongoing follow-ups are chat-based (no scheduled ongoing video access), and there are no published labs, no named medical director, no specialty obesity oversight
−Restrictive refund policy, Gala's published terms state 'IN NO EVENT SHALL YOU BE ISSUED A REFUND UPON CANCELLATION OF THE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES' with a narrow exception for provider-initiated medical disqualification. No money-back guarantee. Read the published policy at galaglp1.com/refund-policy before enrolling on a commitment plan
−Newer brand under AI Coaching, Inc. (founded 2024 per LinkedIn), limited public company history; founders, founding year, and named medical director not publicly disclosed on galaglp1.com itself

Hers

Pros

+2026 Novo Nordisk partnership, FDA-approved Wegovy pen and Wegovy oral pill from $149/mo, one of the lowest brand-name GLP-1 prices on the market
+Zepbound access via the Lilly/Hims-Hers partnership announced 2026
+Publicly traded company (NYSE: HIMS) with strong financial backing and regulatory compliance
+Broader women's health platform, integrates weight loss with hormonal, skin, and wellness services

Cons

−Membership + medication are billed separately ($39 first month / $149 ongoing membership), so total both line items before comparing prices
−Support runs at big-platform scale, fine for routine refills, less personal if you want high-touch care
−Compounded pricing starts at $199/mo with stepped pricing at higher doses, budget for the dose you'll end up on, not the entry dose
−Zepbound access priced at ~$1,899/mo (brand cash) via the Lilly partnership, read as access, not value

Our Verdict

Hers edges out Gala with a score of 7.3/10 vs 7.2/10. If budget is your priority, Gala starts at $149/mo compared to Hers's $199/mo. Choose Gala if you want: tirzepatide-first patients who want a low-cost compounded path (microdose $149/mo or full-dose $179-199/mo) plus a dedicated ios + android tracker app for daily progress logging. Choose Hers if you want: women who want brand-name wegovy (injection or pill) at $149/mo via the 2026 novo nordisk partnership, or a compounded semaglutide option from a publicly traded telehealth brand.

Still undecided? Editor's Featured Pick

TrimRx

$149/mo · 7.8/10 · Compounded

If neither Gala nor Hers feels like the right fit, our featured pick across all 53 GLP-1 telehealth providers is TrimRx. It is not the highest-scored provider in our full rankings. We feature it for its low-friction value: a flat $149/mo that stays the same at every dose.

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