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Hello Alpha vs PlushCare

Compare pricing, features, and medications to find the best GLP-1 provider for your weight loss journey

Hello Alpha vs PlushCare: Overview

Choosing between Hello Alpha and PlushCare for GLP-1 weight loss medication? Both are highly-rated providers, but they differ in pricing, medication options, and service features.

Hello Alpha offers both semaglutide and tirzepatide at $79/month with a rating of 8.3/10. PlushCare also provides both semaglutide and tirzepatide at $20/month with a 8.5/10 rating.

The price difference of $59/month is significant - PlushCare is the more budget-friendly option, while Hello Alpha positions itself as a premium service.

Our recommended brand

After reviewing all 148 providers on this platform, we've identified CoreAge Rx as offering the most transparent pricing model. At just $99/month — the same price every month, every dose — there are no surprise charges or hidden fees. Combined with exceptional service quality, personalized support, and access to both semaglutide and tirzepatide, it represents the best value without compromising on care.

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At a glance

Price Difference

$59/mo

Rating Difference

0.2

Winner

PlushCare

Best For

Budget

Hello Alpha

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Rating

8.3/10

Monthly Price

$79

Medications

semaglutidetirzepatideorforglipronmetforminbupropion

Pros

✓States explicitly that it only prescribes FDA-approved medications, so nothing here is compounded
✓The weight loss programme is $79/month, with general membership from $29/month (checked July 28, 2026)
✓It works with your insurance to find the lowest-cost medication rather than defaulting to cash-pay
✓Offers a genuine range of GLP-1 options including semaglutide, tirzepatide and the newer oral orforglipron (Foundayo), plus metformin and bupropion where appropriate
✓24/7 messaging with your provider and appointment-free online visits
✓You keep the same dedicated provider throughout rather than seeing whoever is available
✓Medications ship free if prescribed
✓Named, board-certified medical team with specialised training in women's health

Cons

✗The $79/month programme fee is separate from medication cost, so your total depends on what insurance covers
✗Women's health is the explicit focus, so it is not the right fit for men
✗General membership at $29/month and the $79 weight loss programme are different things - check which you are signing up for
✗No published phone number; contact runs through the platform
✗GLP-1 medications are not suitable for anyone with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2, or during pregnancy

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PlushCare

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Rating

8.5/10Better

Monthly Price

$20Cheaper

Medications

semaglutidetirzepatideliraglutide

Pros

✓Accepts insurance, which almost nothing else on this site does. Most in-network patients pay a copay of $30 or less for a visit
✓Membership is $19.99/month with the first month free, and there is no minimum commitment
✓Prescribes only FDA-approved medications - Zepbound, Wegovy, Saxenda, Contrave and Xenical - so no compounded product is involved
✓Care comes from board-certified primary care physicians rather than an asynchronous questionnaire review
✓A full refund is offered if the doctor is unable to treat you
✓Membership includes far more than weight care: 24/7 urgent care video visits, mental health support, discounted lab tests and free memberships for family
✓An in-app prescription discount card and HSA/FSA eligibility can reduce medication costs further
✓The site is candid that GLP-1s 'usually cost about $1000 per month out of pocket' and advises checking insurance coverage first, rather than hiding the real figure

Cons

✗The $19.99 membership buys access, not medication. Without insurance coverage the GLP-1 itself can run about $1,000 a month, which PlushCare states openly but which makes the headline price misleading if read as a treatment cost
✗Visits are charged on top of membership - $129 for an initial visit without in-network insurance
✗Trustpilot sits at 3.4 out of 5 across 2,735 reviews, the weakest score of any established provider we have reviewed here
✗Prescriptions are explicitly at the doctor's discretion, so paying for membership and a visit does not guarantee you leave with a GLP-1
✗This is a general telehealth service, so the weight-loss programme has less dedicated structure - no built-in coaching, food tracking or dose-titration support
✗Medication and lab costs are excluded from every advertised price, so your real monthly outlay depends entirely on your insurer
✗Contrave is offered as a $99 cash-pay alternative, but the cash cost of the GLP-1s themselves is not published
✗If you have no insurance and want a GLP-1, this route is likely to cost far more than the compounded providers listed elsewhere on this site

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Feature-by-feature comparison

Feature	Hello Alpha	PlushCare
Monthly Price	$79	$20
Rating	8.3/10	8.5/10
Medications	semaglutide, tirzepatide, orforglipron, metformin, bupropion	semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide
Insurance Accepted	Yes	Yes
Support Hours	24/7 messaging with your provider	Video visits available 24/7
Live Chat	Available	No
Free Shipping	Yes	No
Shipping Speed	Medications ship free to your door, if prescribed	Filled at your pharmacy; not shipped by PlushCare
Mobile App	No	Available
Dedicated Coach	Included	Not included
Follow-up Frequency	Ongoing care with a consistent dedicated provider, 24/7 messaging	Ongoing management with a board-certified primary care physician
Money-back Guarantee	None published	Full refund if the doctor is unable to treat you; medication and lab costs are never included
Cancellation Policy	Membership based; terms not published	Cancel anytime, no minimum commitment; first month of membership is free

Which should you choose?

Choose Hello Alpha if you:

→Want more medication options to choose from
→Want personalized coaching support included
→Value: states explicitly that it only prescribes fda-approved medications, so nothing here is compounded

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Choose PlushCare if you:

→Want to save $59/month with a more affordable option
→Prefer a higher-rated service (8.5/10 vs 8.3/10)
→Value: accepts insurance, which almost nothing else on this site does. most in-network patients pay a copay of $30 or less for a visit

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Our recommendation

PlushCare comes out ahead with a higher rating of 8.5/10. It also provides multiple medication options including both semaglutide and tirzepatide.

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