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MyStart 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: MyStart Health scores higher on our rubric, 7.7/10 against 5.8/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

MyStart Health beats Sprout Health overall, scoring 7.7/10 vs 5.8/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: MyStart Health is from $299/mo; Sprout Health is $199 first month, then $249/mo. Choose MyStart Health for users who want a monthly price that stays locked as their dose increases, backed by a money-back weight-loss guarantee. 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 MyStart 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

MyStart Health

#17 of 54
7.7/10

GLP-1 provider offering a unique money-back guarantee and price-lock protection for long-term cost certainty.

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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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FeatureMyStart HealthSprout Health
Why each onePrice Lock Guarantee ensures your monthly rate never increases even as your dose escalates, plus access to 600+ board-certified doctors.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 Score7.7/105.8/10
Headline Pricefrom $299/mo$199 first month, then $249/mo
Medication TypeCompoundedBoth
Insurance AcceptedNoNo
Best ForUsers who want a monthly price that stays locked as their dose increases, backed by a money-back weight-loss guaranteeUsers who want a dedicated care coordinator and locked titration pricing, and will judge service quality in month one
Watch out forCash-pay only, no insurance accepted. If your plan covers GLP-1s, price that route first; HSA/FSA cards do work here$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#17#45
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Pros & Cons Compared

MyStart Health

Pros

  • +Price Lock Guarantee ensures your monthly rate never increases even as your GLP-1 dose escalates, a genuine differentiator
  • +Competitive pricing at $149-$179/mo for compounded semaglutide with free shipping included
  • +Access to 600+ board-certified doctors with unlimited clinician messaging at no additional cost
  • +HSA/FSA eligible, can use pre-tax health savings to pay for treatment

Cons

  • Cash-pay only, no insurance accepted. If your plan covers GLP-1s, price that route first; HSA/FSA cards do work here
  • Select states only, not all 50, and the exact list isn't published. Confirm your state during the intake quiz before paying
  • Compounded medications only, no brand-name GLP-1 option on the menu

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

MyStart Health edges out Sprout Health with a score of 7.7/10 vs 5.8/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: MyStart Health 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.

Try MyStart Health

Headline price: from $299/mo

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Headline price: $199 first month, then $249/mo

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