Strut Health vs Willow: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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Strut Health beats Willow overall, scoring 8.4/10 vs 8.2/10. Strut Health is more affordable at $149/mo vs $299/mo. Choose Strut Health for users who prefer a needle-free oral semaglutide option at a . Choose Willow for users who want comprehensive clinical support with flexibili.

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

Higher Rated

Strut Health

#4 of 48

8.4/10

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

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Willow

#8 of 48

8.2/10

Personalized GLP-1 weight loss with ongoing clinical support. Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide only — Willow explicitly does not prescribe brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound. Added oral compounded semaglutide tablets as a non-injectable option.

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Feature	Strut Health	Willow
Our Score	8.4/10	8.2/10
Starting Price	$149/mo	$299/mo
Medication Type	Compounded	Compounded
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Best For	Users who prefer a needle-free oral semaglutide option at a reasonable price	Users who want comprehensive clinical support with flexibility between injectable and oral compounded semaglutide routes
Ranking	#4	#8

Pros & Cons Compared

Strut Health

Pros

+Specializes in oral compounded semaglutide — the go-to for patients who absolutely won't do injections
+$199/mo for a fully needle-free GLP-1 program including medication, consultations, and shipping
+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

−Oral compounded semaglutide only — no injectables, no tirzepatide, no brand-name options
−Oral compounded semaglutide has lower bioavailability than injectable, meaning potentially less weight loss

Willow

Pros

+Includes monthly provider check-ins and dose adjustments at no extra cost
+Offers both injectable AND oral compounded semaglutide — one of few platforms with a daily oral tablet option
+$299/mo all-in for compounded semaglutide with monthly provider support
+90%+ patient retention rate after 3 months per their published outcomes data

Cons

−Compounded-only — no brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound through the platform
−Tirzepatide pricing reaches $499-$524 at higher doses — starting dose is $399/mo
−Cash-pay only — no insurance billing, though they provide superbills for FSA/HSA
−Founded in 2024 — less track record than Ro or Hims, though growth has been fast

Our Verdict

Strut Health edges out Willow with a score of 8.4/10 vs 8.2/10. If budget is your priority, Strut Health starts at $149/mo compared to Willow's $299/mo. Choose Strut Health if you want: users who prefer a needle-free oral semaglutide option at a reasonable price. Choose Willow if you want: users who want comprehensive clinical support with flexibility between injectable and oral compounded semaglutide routes.

Still undecided? Editor's #1 Overall Pick

Eden Health GLP-1

$249/mo · 8.9/10 · Both

If neither Strut Health nor Willow feels like the right fit, our overall #1 pick across all 48 GLP-1 telehealth providers is Eden Health GLP-1 — strongest balance of clinical oversight, transparent pricing, and verified availability.

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