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

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher

Reviewed & updated September 15, 2026 · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice

36 providers verified independently·Independent research·How we rank →

Short answer: TMates scores higher on our rubric, 7.8/10 against 3.8/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

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TMates beats Hume Care overall, scoring 7.8/10 vs 3.8/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Hume Care is from $199/mo; TMates is from $158/mo. Choose Hume Care for readers comparing a self-pay glp-1 program with connected app and body-composition tracking. Choose TMates for users who want commitment-discount pricing on compounded glp-1s (semaglutide $158-$249/mo, tirzepatide $167-$297/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 Hume Care and TMates to help you decide. We compare them on:

•Starting price and billing period
•Our overall score, out of 10
•Medication type, brand-name or compounded
•Whether they accept insurance
•Who each one is best for

Hume Care

#35 of 36

3.8/10

Hume Care is a prescribing-access program operated by Hume Health Care LLC, distinct from Hume’s device-only products. Its GLP-1Rx page advertises $199 monthly with medication if prescribed and care. The terms identify an independent clinical network and link to MDIntegrations. Specific pharmacy, dose-level prices and consistent clinical-leadership details remain unverified.

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Higher Rated

TMates

#6 of 36

7.8/10

Telemedicine platform offering two distinct archetypes: compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with medication included (semaglutide $158-$249/mo, tirzepatide $167-$297/mo on commitment pricing), 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	Hume Care	TMates
Our Score	3.8/10	7.8/10
Headline Price	from $199/mo	from $158/mo
Medication Type	Compounded	Both
Insurance Accepted	Self-pay only under the current terms; not a Medicare or insurance coverage route.	Yes
Best For	Readers comparing a self-pay GLP-1 program with connected app and body-composition tracking	Users who want commitment-discount pricing on compounded GLP-1s (semaglutide $158-$249/mo, tirzepatide $167-$297/mo, medication included) or a $99/mo clinical path to brand Wegovy or Zepbound filled at their own pharmacy
Watch out for	No verified dispensing pharmacy in the sources reviewed	The $99/mo Wegovy or Zepbound tier buys the prescription and provider oversight only. TMates says it does not dispense or ship the drug, and no price for the medication itself appears on its product or category pages, so your own pharmacy bills you separately (checked 2026-09-03).
Ranking	#35	#6
Get started	Visit Hume Care	Visit TMates

Pros & Cons Compared

Hume Care

Pros

+Published $199 monthly GLP-1Rx offer with care and medication if prescribed
+Connected app for logging and program support
+Independent clinical network and legal entity identified in terms

Cons

−No verified dispensing pharmacy in the sources reviewed
−Oral formulation and dose-specific prices are not sufficiently clear to compare
−Clinical-leadership details differ across public pages
−Independent treatment outcomes and customer-review totals have not been established

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 or Zepbound tier buys the prescription and provider oversight only. TMates says it does not dispense or ship the drug, and no price for the medication itself appears on its product or category pages, so your own pharmacy bills you separately (checked 2026-09-03).
−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 Hume Care with a score of 7.8/10 vs 3.8/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Hume Care is from $199/mo; TMates is from $158/mo. TMates accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. TMates offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility.

Cheapest complete recurring price in our index

Eden Health GLP-1

$99/mo month-to-month, from $34 on a plan · 6.9/10 · Both

Both Hume Care and TMates start above the cheapest complete recurring program we track. Across all 36 providers in our index, the lowest price with affirmative medication, consultation, and shipping inclusion is Eden Health GLP-1 at $99/mo, price checked August 28, 2026. It scores 6.9/10 and is not the highest-scored provider in our full rankings, so this is a cost floor rather than a recommendation. Worth knowing before you decide.