Lemonaid Health vs Maximus: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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Lemonaid Health beats Maximus overall, scoring 7.2/10 vs 7.1/10. Lemonaid Health is more affordable at $248/mo vs $300/mo. Choose Lemonaid Health for users who want a flexible membership with broad medication o. Choose Maximus for men who want glp-1 alongside testosterone or other men's hea.

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

Higher Rated

Lemonaid Health

#43 of 48

7.2/10

Established telehealth platform (acquired by 23andMe) restructured in 2026: $49/mo Weight Loss Membership + medication billed separately. Menu now includes compounded sema and tirz, compounded microdoses ($199), and brand-name Zepbound via LillyDirect ($299-449).

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Maximus

#46 of 48

7.1/10

Men's performance and health platform offering GLP-1 alongside testosterone optimization and other protocols.

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Feature	Lemonaid Health	Maximus
Our Score	7.2/10	7.1/10
Starting Price	$248/mo	$300/mo
Medication Type	Both	Compounded
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Best For	Users who want a flexible membership with broad medication options — $49/mo platform fee + compounded ($199), microdose ($199), or brand-name Zepbound via LillyDirect ($299-449)	Men who want GLP-1 alongside testosterone or other men's health protocols
Ranking	#43	#46

Pros & Cons Compared

Lemonaid Health

Pros

+2026 restructure — $49/mo Weight Loss Membership (replaces the old $25/visit model)
+6-month plan discount — compounded tirzepatide drops to $229/mo on a 6-month commitment
+Wide medication menu: compounded sema, compounded tirz, compounded microdoses ($199), brand-name Zepbound via LillyDirect ($299-449), and metformin
+Established since 2013 with physician-only prescribing and rigorous intake

Cons

−Membership and medication billed separately — the $49/mo number is just the membership, not all-in
−Brand-name Wegovy ($1,599) and Ozempic ($1,199) cash prices are high — read as access, not value
−Best compounded pricing requires a 6-month commitment
−The 23andMe acquisition created some uncertainty about the platform's long-term focus

Maximus

Pros

+Lowest entry price in the market — $79.99/mo microdose semaglutide, $99.99/mo 3-month starter pack
+GLP-1 microdosing available for BMI as low as 22 — the only platform serving patients below standard obesity criteria
+Nausea-reducing formula with added glycine and B12 to ease GLP-1 side effects
+Free expedited shipping on all medication orders

Cons

−Deceptive pricing structure — $99.99/mo is intro only, standard dosing is $299.99/mo with separate $28-35 consultation fees and $199-349/yr lab costs
−Refuses to disclose compounding pharmacy partners — a transparency red flag for a healthcare platform
−Prices increase as dose escalates on bulk plans — unpredictable total cost over time

Our Verdict

Lemonaid Health edges out Maximus with a score of 7.2/10 vs 7.1/10. If budget is your priority, Lemonaid Health starts at $248/mo compared to Maximus's $300/mo. Lemonaid Health offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility. Choose Lemonaid Health if you want: users who want a flexible membership with broad medication options — $49/mo platform fee + compounded ($199), microdose ($199), or brand-name zepbound via lillydirect ($299-449). Choose Maximus if you want: men who want glp-1 alongside testosterone or other men's health protocols.

Still undecided? Editor's #1 Overall Pick

Embody

$299/mo · 7.3/10 · Compounded

If neither Lemonaid Health nor Maximus 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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