Sprout Health vs Strut 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: Strut Health scores higher on our rubric, 6.2/10 against 5.8/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

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Strut Health beats Sprout Health overall, scoring 6.2/10 vs 5.8/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Sprout Health is $199 first month, then $249/mo; Strut Health is from $99/mo. Choose Sprout Health for users who want a dedicated care coordinator and locked titration pricing, and will judge service quality in month one. Choose Strut Health for users who prefer a needle-free oral semaglutide option at a reasonable price.

A side-by-side look at Sprout Health and Strut 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

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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Higher Rated

Strut Health

#43 of 54

6.2/10

Oral-focused GLP-1 provider offering needle-free semaglutide options for users who prefer pills over injections.

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Feature	Sprout Health	Strut Health
Why each one	The most consistent telehealth GLP-1 provider since 2022, no pricing changes, no service disruptions, and published outcome data that backs up their claims.	Needle-free first: oral compounded semaglutide from $99/mo, one of the lowest oral entry prices anywhere, with oral tirzepatide and auto-refill injectables on the same platform if you switch.
Our Score	5.8/10	6.2/10
Headline Price	$199 first month, then $249/mo	from $99/mo
Medication Type	Both	Compounded
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Best For	Users who want a dedicated care coordinator and locked titration pricing, and will judge service quality in month one	Users who prefer a needle-free oral semaglutide option at a reasonable price
Watch out for	$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	Compounded only, no brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound. Strut does not publish formulation-specific pharmacokinetic or comparative outcome evidence for its oral tablets, so their absorption and weight-loss results versus approved injections are unknown.
Ranking	#45	#43
Get started	Visit Sprout Health	Visit Strut Health

Pros & Cons Compared

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

Strut Health

Pros

+Specializes in oral compounded semaglutide, the go-to for patients who absolutely won't do injections
+Needle-free oral semaglutide tablets from $99/mo, one of the lowest oral entry prices in the table, with oral tirzepatide ($199/mo) and auto-refill injectables ($149 to $199/mo) if you switch formats
+Clear educational content about oral semaglutide absorption and how to maximize effectiveness
+Simple enrollment: online questionnaire, async provider review, medication shipped to your door

Cons

−Compounded only, no brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound. Strut does not publish formulation-specific pharmacokinetic or comparative outcome evidence for its oral tablets, so their absorption and weight-loss results versus approved injections are unknown.
−Compounded oral semaglutide is not FDA-approved as a finished product or established as bioequivalent to approved oral or injectable semaglutide; do not infer equivalent dosing or results

Our Verdict

Strut Health edges out Sprout Health with a score of 6.2/10 vs 5.8/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Sprout Health is $199 first month, then $249/mo; Strut Health is from $99/mo. Sprout Health offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility.