No provider undercuts welludr's $49/month GLP-1 plan, so every alternative wins on something else. Six rivals compared on the one thing each does better.
Last updated September 15, 2026
Reviewed for medical accuracy by Francheska Capistrano, RMT, MPH · Medical Content Reviewer
Clinically checked Checked · Author: Top Weight Loss Research Team · Our review process
Key points
No. At $49 a month for semaglutide and $89 for tirzepatide, welludr is the cheapest provider in our ranking. Every legitimate alternative competes on a different point: commitment terms, delivery speed, medication choice, depth of support, or format.
So the better question is not "what is cheaper than welludr?" but "what would I pay extra for?" The sections below match each answer to one provider.
Three telehealth providers our editors recommend, shown with the same cards as our full ranking.
Exceptional
Treatments offered
Compounded semaglutide injection (GLP-1) · Compounded tirzepatide injection (GLP-1 + GIP) · Online doctor review and prescription · Dose changes through the patient portal
Starting price
$79$69/month
*Compounded medications are not FDA-approved.
from $69/month
embody prescribes compounded semaglutide at $69/mo and tirzepatide at $119/mo online, ships in 1-2 days, and requires no insurance. Trustpilot: 3.8 from 9,604 reviews.
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Exceptional
Treatments offered
Compounded semaglutide injection (GLP-1) · Compounded tirzepatide injection (GLP-1 + GIP) · Brand-name Ozempic, Zepbound and Wegovy · Once-weekly injection schedule
Starting price
$199$89/month
*Compounded medications are not FDA-approved.
from $89/month
altRx sells compounded semaglutide from $89/month and tirzepatide from $149/month at a flat price per dose, plus brand-name Ozempic, Zepbound and Wegovy. Self-pay, no insurance needed.
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Excellent
Treatments offered
Compounded semaglutide injection (GLP-1) · Compounded tirzepatide injection (GLP-1 + GIP) · Dosing schedule customized by your provider · Unlimited check-ins for the length of treatment
Starting price
$289$149/month
*Compounded medications are not FDA-approved.
from $149/month
TrimRx offers custom-dosed compounded semaglutide at $149/month (same at every dose) and tirzepatide at $259/month, with unlimited provider check-ins included. Trustpilot: 3.8 from 5,392 reviews.
Read full TrimRx reviewTrustpilot at a glance
welludr is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 2,188 reviews on its public Trustpilot page. We saved 33 of those reviews word for word (dated Aug 3, 2026 to Oct 4, 2026). They break down as 17 5-star, 10 4-star, 4 3-star and 2 1-star, so 82% give 4 or 5 stars and 6% give 1 or 2 stars. All of them appear below, the lowest-rated included, with reviewer names shortened.
Showing all 33 reviews we saved, every 1-star review included.
The agent helped me cancel an old plan...
“The agent helped me cancel an old plan that was not showing active in my portal but was due to bill on 10/9. He also paused my plan due to a surplus of medication. He was kind, patient and professional.”
adrienne A.
US
He was very friendly
“He was very friendly. He is very patient. And very kind”
Stacey K.
US
My experience was excellent no issues
“My experience was excellent no issues. My personal rep. Was Ashton Jones which provided great response and customer service.”
Lisa R.
US
Malcom was great he answered all my...
“Malcom was great he answered all my questions and explained everything through thumbs up”
Nandanie T.
US
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Each review is quoted word for word from a public Trustpilot page, with the reviewer’s name shortened. It reflects one customer’s experience: a weight-loss result someone mentions is personal, not typical, and your results may differ. Trustpilot is a trademark of Trustpilot A/S, which has no affiliation with Top Weight Loss.
welludr's best price requires a 12-month plan. embody charges a flat $69 a month for semaglutide ($119 for tirzepatide) with no commitment at all. It also ships free in 1-2 days, tracked and insured, holds LegitScript certification, and refunds you in full if a provider does not approve treatment.
Over a year, that freedom costs $240 ($828 at embody vs $588 at welludr). For anyone not ready to commit, embody is the natural first alternative. The direct comparison is in embody vs welludr.
Real public Reddit posts and comments, quoted in each user’s own words, covering what went well and what did not.
Excerpts come from public Reddit posts and are trimmed for length; vote and comment counts are as they stood when we reviewed each thread. Every post is one person’s experience, so any weight-loss result mentioned is individual, not typical, and yours may differ. Reddit is a trademark of Reddit, Inc., which has no affiliation with Top Weight Loss.
HealthRx also asks for 12 months, but its selling point is delivery: free overnight cold-chain shipping, lot-tracked to your door, at $99 a month for semaglutide, paid as $1,188 at checkout.
The cheapest published plans, sorted from lowest price, with the terms listed under every price.
altRx ($89/$149, flat at every dose) is the choice for keeping options open. It has the lowest brand-name prices in our ranking (Ozempic $1,149, Zepbound $1,249, Wegovy $1,579) and Buy Now, Pay Later, which suits anyone who expects to move to brand-name.
DirectMeds is the choice for format. It charges a flat $147 for either medication and is the only provider here offering needle-free sublingual drops. If injections are what keep you from starting, no price at welludr solves that; drops might.
GLP-1 medication is prescription-only: a licensed clinician has to decide it is appropriate, and it is not a fit for everyone. Side effects are possible, and they tend to show up in the first few weeks while your body adapts.
Results are usually best when the medication is paired with simple daily habits, such as balanced meals and regular movement.
For both safety and lasting progress, pick a provider that screens you properly before prescribing and keeps following up once treatment starts.
welludr includes a coach, but it runs a lean model. If support is what makes you succeed:
| Alternative | Semaglutide | Where it beats welludr |
|---|---|---|
| embody | $69/mo | No commitment, 1-2 day shipping, refund policy |
| altRx | $89/mo | Brand-name shelf, BNPL |
| HealthRx | $99/mo* | Overnight cold-chain delivery |
| DirectMeds | $147/mo | Needle-free drops, flat tirzepatide |
| Medvi | $99/mo promo | Video visits, dietician, 14k-review record |
| SHED | $199/mo | Coaching + 120-day money-back guarantee |
*12-month prepaid. If none of these matters to you, stay with welludr: it is still the lowest price.
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This article is general information, not medical advice. Prices are as listed when we wrote this.
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The medication facts on this page rest on FDA guidance and peer-reviewed clinical trials, while prices and plan terms come from what each provider publishes. Use this page as general information, not medical advice, and speak with a licensed clinician before you start any weight loss treatment.
