Hone Health vs Willow: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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Willow beats Hone Health overall, scoring 8.2/10 vs 7.3/10. Willow is more affordable at $299/mo vs $309/mo. Choose Hone Health for users who want a full-service health platform covering weigh. Choose Willow for users who want comprehensive clinical support with flexibili.

A side-by-side comparison of Hone Health and Willow covering pricing, scores, medication types, insurance, and more to help you decide.

Hone Health

#39 of 48

7.3/10

Comprehensive men's health platform that includes GLP-1 medications alongside hormone optimization and lab testing.

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Willow

#8 of 48

8.2/10

Personalized GLP-1 weight loss with ongoing clinical support. Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide only — Willow explicitly does not prescribe brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound. Added oral compounded semaglutide tablets as a non-injectable option.

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Feature	Hone Health	Willow
Our Score	7.3/10	8.2/10
Starting Price	$309/mo	$299/mo
Medication Type	Compounded	Compounded
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Best For	Users who want a full-service health platform covering weight loss plus hormones and labs	Users who want comprehensive clinical support with flexibility between injectable and oral compounded semaglutide routes
Ranking	#39	#8

Pros & Cons Compared

Hone Health

Pros

+40+ biomarker lab panel included — the most comprehensive baseline testing of any GLP-1 telehealth provider
+Full health optimization platform covering hormones, longevity, and metabolic health beyond just weight loss
+Starts patients on gentler liraglutide before escalating — reduces first-week side effect severity
+Both compounded and potentially brand-name GLP-1 options available depending on clinical assessment

Cons

−Layered pricing: $65 initial consult + $149/mo membership + medication cost = $300-650/mo total — one of the most expensive options
−Select state availability — not available nationwide, and coverage varies by specific treatment program
−The $149/mo membership fee is required even before you can purchase any medication

Willow

Pros

+Includes monthly provider check-ins and dose adjustments at no extra cost
+Offers both injectable AND oral compounded semaglutide — one of few platforms with a daily oral tablet option
+$299/mo all-in for compounded semaglutide with monthly provider support
+90%+ patient retention rate after 3 months per their published outcomes data

Cons

−Compounded-only — no brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound through the platform
−Tirzepatide pricing reaches $499-$524 at higher doses — starting dose is $399/mo
−Cash-pay only — no insurance billing, though they provide superbills for FSA/HSA
−Founded in 2024 — less track record than Ro or Hims, though growth has been fast

Our Verdict

Willow edges out Hone Health with a score of 8.2/10 vs 7.3/10. If budget is your priority, Willow starts at $299/mo compared to Hone Health's $309/mo. Choose Hone Health if you want: users who want a full-service health platform covering weight loss plus hormones and labs. Choose Willow if you want: users who want comprehensive clinical support with flexibility between injectable and oral compounded semaglutide routes.

Still undecided? Editor's #1 Overall Pick

Eden Health GLP-1

$249/mo · 8.9/10 · Both

If neither Hone Health nor Willow 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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