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

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher

Reviewed & updated August 14, 2026 · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice

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Short answer: MangoRx scores higher on our rubric, 7.5/10 against 5.8/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

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MangoRx beats Sprout Health overall, scoring 7.5/10 vs 5.8/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: MangoRx is from $299/mo; Sprout Health is $199 first month, then $249/mo. Choose MangoRx for needle-phobic users who want oral-only glp-1 tablets from a publicly traded company. 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 MangoRx 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

MangoRx

#22 of 54

7.5/10

Multi-service telehealth platform offering compounded GLP-1 alongside other health services.

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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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Feature	MangoRx	Sprout Health
Why each one	Oral dissolving tablets exclusively (zero injections) from a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: MGRX) with SEC-level financial transparency.	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 Score	7.5/10	5.8/10
Headline Price	from $299/mo	$199 first month, then $249/mo
Medication Type	Compounded	Both
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Best For	Needle-phobic users who want oral-only GLP-1 tablets from a publicly traded company	Users who want a dedicated care coordinator and locked titration pricing, and will judge service quality in month one
Watch out for	Oral semaglutide at $299/mo runs 2-3x injectable alternatives ($99-149/mo). The premium only makes sense if needles are a hard no for you.	$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	#22	#45
Get started	Visit MangoRx	Visit Sprout Health

Pros & Cons Compared

MangoRx

Pros

+Oral dissolving tablets exclusively, zero injections for any GLP-1 option
+Publicly traded on NASDAQ (MGRX), SEC-required financial transparency that private competitors can't match
+Semaglutide tablet includes Vitamin B6 to help reduce nausea during treatment
+Free 100% online consultation with no video call required

Cons

−Oral semaglutide at $299/mo runs 2-3x injectable alternatives ($99-149/mo). The premium only makes sense if needles are a hard no for you.
−Early-stage public company with limited revenue; the same SEC filings that provide transparency also show the financial uncertainty reflected in the stock.
−Oral tablets are the only format, with no injectable option if you want higher bioavailability. If you may switch to injections later, pick a platform that carries both.

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

MangoRx edges out Sprout Health with a score of 7.5/10 vs 5.8/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: MangoRx is from $299/mo; Sprout Health is $199 first month, then $249/mo. Sprout Health offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility.