Lemonaid Health vs TMates: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?
By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher
TMates beats Lemonaid Health overall, scoring 7.8/10 vs 7.2/10. TMates is more affordable at $158/mo vs $248/mo. Choose Lemonaid Health for users who want a flexible membership with broad medication o. Choose TMates for users who want commitment-discount pricing on compounded glp.
A side-by-side look at Lemonaid Health and TMates 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
Lemonaid Health
#42 of 52Established 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).
Visit Lemonaid HealthTMates
#14 of 52Telemedicine platform offering two distinct archetypes: compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with medication included (commitment pricing $158-$249/mo), 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.
Visit TMates| Feature | Lemonaid Health | TMates |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Starting Price | $248/mo | $158/mo |
| Medication Type | Both | Both |
| Insurance Accepted | No | Yes |
| 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 who want commitment-discount pricing on compounded GLP-1s ($158-$249/mo, medication included) or a $99/mo clinical path to brand Wegovy or Zepbound filled at their own pharmacy |
| Ranking | #42 | #14 |
| Get started | Visit Lemonaid Health | Visit TMates |
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
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/Zepbound tier is the clinical service only. Medication is billed separately at your pharmacy (can be $1,000+/mo cash without insurance). Choose this tier when your insurance covers the drug itself.
- −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 Lemonaid Health with a score of 7.8/10 vs 7.2/10. If budget is your priority, TMates starts at $158/mo compared to Lemonaid Health's $248/mo. TMates accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. 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 TMates if you want: users who want commitment-discount pricing on compounded glp-1s ($158-$249/mo, medication included) or a $99/mo clinical path to brand wegovy or zepbound filled at their own pharmacy.
Still undecided? Editor's Featured Pick
Yucca Health
$146/mo · 7.7/10 · Compounded
If neither Lemonaid Health nor TMates feels like the right fit, our featured pick across all 52 GLP-1 telehealth providers is Yucca Health. It is not the highest-scored provider in our full rankings. We feature it for its low-friction value: a flat $146/mo that stays the same at every dose.
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