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

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher
Reviewed & updated · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice
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Short answer: Lemonaid Health scores higher on our rubric, 7.2/10 against 5.8/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

Lemonaid Health beats Sprout Health overall, scoring 7.2/10 vs 5.8/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Lemonaid Health is published $129/mo; total not verified; Sprout Health is $199 first month, then $249/mo. Choose Lemonaid Health 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). Choose Sprout Health for users who want a dedicated care coordinator and locked titration pricing, and will judge service quality in month one.

A side-by-side look at Lemonaid Health and Sprout Health 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
Higher Rated

Lemonaid Health

#37 of 54
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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Sprout Health

#45 of 54
5.8/10

Well-established telehealth provider offering both compounded and brand-name GLP-1 medications with solid clinical support.

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FeatureLemonaid HealthSprout Health
Why each oneOne of the oldest and most established telehealth brands in the GLP-1 space, over a decade of operation and physician-only prescribing standards that exceed most competitors.The most consistent telehealth GLP-1 provider since 2022, no pricing changes, no service disruptions, and published outcome data that backs up their claims.
Our Score7.2/105.8/10
Headline Pricepublished $129/mo; total not verified$199 first month, then $249/mo
Medication TypeBothBoth
Insurance AcceptedNoNo
Best ForUsers 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)Users who want a dedicated care coordinator and locked titration pricing, and will judge service quality in month one
Watch out forMembership and medication billed separately, the $49/mo number is just the membership, not all-in$250/mo all-in sits in the upper-mid range, $90 more than Willow for a similar model; the premium pays for the dedicated coordinator and published outcomes
Ranking#37#45
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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

Sprout Health

Pros

  • +Published average weight loss outcomes: 12-15% body weight at 6 months across their patient base
  • +Dedicated care coordinator assigned to each patient, not a rotating pool of providers
  • +Transparent pricing: $250/mo covers medication, shipping, and all consultations
  • +Operating since 2022 with a consistent track record, no sudden pricing changes or service disruptions

Cons

  • $250/mo all-in sits in the upper-mid range, $90 more than Willow for a similar model; the premium pays for the dedicated coordinator and published outcomes
  • No insurance accepted, and no superbill provided for FSA/HSA reimbursement

Our Verdict

Lemonaid Health edges out Sprout Health with a score of 7.2/10 vs 5.8/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Lemonaid Health is published $129/mo; total not verified; Sprout Health is $199 first month, then $249/mo.

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