Willow vs Zealthy: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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Willow beats Zealthy overall, scoring 8.2/10 vs 7.2/10. Zealthy is more affordable at $286/mo vs $299/mo. Choose Willow for users who want comprehensive clinical support with flexibili. Choose Zealthy for users who want the option to switch between compounded and b.

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

Higher Rated

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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Zealthy

#42 of 48

7.2/10

Flexible GLP-1 provider allowing patients to switch between compounded and brand-name medications as needed.

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Feature	Willow	Zealthy
Our Score	8.2/10	7.2/10
Starting Price	$299/mo	$286/mo
Medication Type	Compounded	Both
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Best For	Users who want comprehensive clinical support with flexibility between injectable and oral compounded semaglutide routes	Users who want the option to switch between compounded and brand-name GLP-1s
Ranking	#8	#42

Pros & Cons Compared

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

Zealthy

Pros

+Dedicated insurance coordinators handle prior authorizations — potentially bringing brand-name GLP-1 costs to $25/mo
+Multi-month supply options (3, 6, or 12 months) — unique convenience most monthly-shipping competitors can't match
+Both compounded and brand-name (Wegovy, Zepbound) available with clinician-guided selection
+LegitScript certified with 4.5-star Review.io rating

Cons

−$135 membership fee on top of medication cost makes cash-pay total ~$286/mo for semaglutide — above average
−Young company (founded 2023) with a relatively small review base — less track record than established platforms
−Prescription products are non-refundable for any reason once ordered

Our Verdict

Willow edges out Zealthy with a score of 8.2/10 vs 7.2/10. If budget is your priority, Zealthy starts at $286/mo compared to Willow's $299/mo. Zealthy offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility. Choose Willow if you want: users who want comprehensive clinical support with flexibility between injectable and oral compounded semaglutide routes. Choose Zealthy if you want: users who want the option to switch between compounded and brand-name glp-1s.

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Eden Health GLP-1

$249/mo · 8.9/10 · Both

If neither Willow nor Zealthy 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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