GoodRx Care vs TMates: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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TMates beats GoodRx Care overall, scoring 7.8/10 vs 6.2/10. GoodRx Care is more affordable at $119/mo vs $158/mo. Choose GoodRx Care for users who want fda-approved brand-name glp-1 access at marke. Choose TMates for users who want flexible pricing across compounded glp-1s (me.

A side-by-side comparison of GoodRx Care and TMates covering pricing, scores, medication types, insurance, and more to help you decide.

GoodRx Care

#48 of 48

6.2/10

GoodRx Care was restructured in late 2025 from a pay-per-visit model into a telemedicine subscription: $39/mo intro rate (through January 2026) → $119/mo standard. Medication is priced aggressively: Ozempic/Wegovy $199/mo intro for the first 2 fills, then $349/mo standard. Oral Wegovy pill available at $149-199/mo.

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TMates

#16 of 48

7.8/10

Telemedicine platform offering two distinct archetypes: compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with medication included (commitment pricing $158-$249/mo), and a clinical-service-only path to brand-name Wegovy/Zepbound at $99/mo where the prescription is sent to the patient's pharmacy. Phentermine also available. 2026 expansion added brand-name FDA-approved options.

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Feature	GoodRx Care	TMates
Our Score	6.2/10	7.8/10
Starting Price	$119/mo	$158/mo
Medication Type	Brand	Both
Insurance Accepted	Yes	Yes
Best For	Users who want FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 access at market-leading subscription pricing — $199/mo Wegovy intro, $349/mo standard, plus oral Wegovy pill	Users who want flexible pricing across compounded GLP-1s (medication included, $158-$249/mo with commitment discounts) and a cheap clinical-service-only path to brand Wegovy or Zepbound ($99/mo, patient fills at own pharmacy)
Ranking	#48	#16

Pros & Cons Compared

GoodRx Care

Pros

+2026 subscription rewrite — $119/mo standard membership with medication priced among the lowest on the market
+Wegovy/Ozempic intro pricing ($199/mo for first 2 fills) is market-leading for brand-name access
+Oral Wegovy pill available at $149-199/mo — one of the cheapest oral semaglutide routes
+Insurance accepted — GoodRx's integration with savings cards can stack with coverage

Cons

−Model changed from pay-per-visit to subscription — users expecting à-la-carte pricing should double-check current terms
−Compounded GLP-1s are de-emphasized on current marketing — may no longer be available
−Subscription model means ongoing monthly fee even in maintenance months
−Follow-up clinical care is still basic compared to dedicated GLP-1 platforms

TMates

Pros

+Steep multi-month commitment discounts on compounded sema — $158/mo on 12-month plan ($1,900 upfront) vs $249/mo month-to-month
+Clinical-service-only path to brand Wegovy and Zepbound at $99/mo — prescription goes to patient's pharmacy (you fill separately using insurance or cash)
+Same price at all dose levels for compounded — no cost escalation as you titrate up
+Phentermine available at $149/mo for patients who benefit from a different appetite-suppressant approach

Cons

−Brand Wegovy/Zepbound $99/mo is CLINICAL SERVICE ONLY — medication cost is separate (paid at your pharmacy, which can be $1,000+/mo cash without insurance)
−Best compounded pricing requires 6-12 month prepayment (upfront $1,050-$1,900)
−90-second assessment quiz suggests convenience over clinical thoroughness compared to competitors with full medical intakes
−Not affiliated with Novo Nordisk (Wegovy) or Eli Lilly (Zepbound) — TMates prescribes but does not dispense brand-name

Our Verdict

TMates edges out GoodRx Care with a score of 7.8/10 vs 6.2/10. If budget is your priority, GoodRx Care starts at $119/mo compared to TMates's $158/mo. TMates offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility. Choose GoodRx Care if you want: users who want fda-approved brand-name glp-1 access at market-leading subscription pricing — $199/mo wegovy intro, $349/mo standard, plus oral wegovy pill. Choose TMates if you want: users who want flexible pricing across compounded glp-1s (medication included, $158-$249/mo with commitment discounts) and a cheap clinical-service-only path to brand wegovy or zepbound ($99/mo, patient fills at own pharmacy).

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Embody

$299/mo · 7.3/10 · Compounded

If neither GoodRx Care nor TMates 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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