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

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher

Reviewed & updated August 14, 2026 · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice

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Short answer: TMates scores higher on our rubric, 7.8/10 against 6.2/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

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TMates beats GoodRx Care overall, scoring 7.8/10 vs 6.2/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: GoodRx Care is $119/mo subscription + medication; TMates is from $158/mo. Choose GoodRx Care 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. Choose TMates for users who want commitment-discount pricing on compounded glp-1s ($158-$249/mo, medication included) or a $99/mo clinical path to brand wegovy or zepbound filled at their own pharmacy.

A side-by-side look at GoodRx Care and TMates 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

GoodRx Care

#44 of 54

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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Higher Rated

TMates

#11 of 54

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
Why each one	The only GLP-1 prescribing service integrated with the largest prescription discount platform in the US, automatically finding the cheapest pharmacy price for your medication.	Two-archetype platform: (1) compounded GLP-1s with medication included and steep multi-month commitment discounts; (2) cheap $99/mo clinical service for brand Wegovy/Zepbound where you fill the prescription at your own pharmacy.
Our Score	6.2/10	7.8/10
Headline Price	$119/mo subscription + medication	from $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 commitment-discount pricing on compounded GLP-1s ($158-$249/mo, medication included) or a $99/mo clinical path to brand Wegovy or Zepbound filled at their own pharmacy
Watch out for	Model changed from pay-per-visit to subscription, users expecting à-la-carte pricing should double-check current terms	The $99/mo Wegovy/Zepbound tier is the clinical service only. Medication is billed separately at your pharmacy (can be $1,000+/mo cash without insurance). Choose this tier when your insurance covers the drug itself.
Ranking	#44	#11
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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

+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)
+Steep multi-month commitment discounts on compounded sema, $158/mo on 12-month plan ($1,900 upfront) vs $249/mo month-to-month
+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

−The $99/mo Wegovy/Zepbound tier is the clinical service only. Medication is billed separately at your pharmacy (can be $1,000+/mo cash without insurance). Choose this tier when your insurance covers the drug itself.
−The best compounded rates require prepayment: $1,050 upfront for 6 months, $1,900 for 12. Start at $249 month-to-month if you want to test fit first.
−The intake is a 90-second quiz. Fast, but lighter screening than competitors with full medical intakes. Better suited to patients who already know GLP-1 basics.
−TMates prescribes brand-name but does not dispense it, and is not affiliated with Novo Nordisk (Wegovy) or Eli Lilly (Zepbound). Your own pharmacy fills the Rx.

Our Verdict

TMates edges out GoodRx Care with a score of 7.8/10 vs 6.2/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: GoodRx Care is $119/mo subscription + medication; TMates is from $158/mo. TMates offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility.