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

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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Sprout Health beats Lemonaid Health overall, scoring 8.8/10 vs 7.2/10. Lemonaid Health is more affordable at $248/mo vs $249/mo. Choose Lemonaid Health for users who want a flexible membership with broad medication o. Choose Sprout Health for users looking for a reliable mid-range option with proven co.

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

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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Higher Rated

Sprout Health

#2 of 48

8.8/10

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

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Feature	Lemonaid Health	Sprout Health
Our Score	7.2/10	8.8/10
Starting Price	$248/mo	$249/mo
Medication Type	Both	Both
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)	Users looking for a reliable mid-range option with proven conversion
Ranking	#43	#2

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

+Operating since 2022 with a consistent track record — no sudden pricing changes or service disruptions
+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

Cons

−$250/mo puts it in the upper-mid range — $90 more than Willow for a similar all-inclusive model
−No insurance accepted, and no superbill provided for FSA/HSA reimbursement

Our Verdict

Sprout Health edges out Lemonaid Health with a score of 8.8/10 vs 7.2/10. If budget is your priority, Lemonaid Health starts at $248/mo compared to Sprout Health's $249/mo. 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 Sprout Health if you want: users looking for a reliable mid-range option with proven conversion.

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Embody

$299/mo · 7.3/10 · Compounded

If neither Lemonaid Health nor Sprout Health 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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