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Calibrate vs Fay: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Calibrate and Fay based on our independent scoring across trust, value, experience, product range, and reputation — plus real pricing for the treatments they both offer.

Our Verdict

Calibrate scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (66.9/100 vs 61.9/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range. Fay comes out ahead on value. Fay has the lower entry price (from $0/mo vs $25/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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Calibrate is a year-long metabolic-reset program pairing coaching and biomarker tracking with insurance-navigated branded GLP-1 prescribing — built for members who already have GLP-1 coverage, not cash-pay patients.

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Insurance-billed marketplace for virtual registered-dietitian care (weight management, diabetes, GLP-1 support, PCOS); it does not prescribe medication.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionCalibrateFay
Overall Score66.9/100 ✓61.9/100
Trust & Safety30%76/100 ✓66/100
Value25%58/10070/100 ✓
Experience20%72/100 ✓62/100
Product Range15%60/100 ✓40/100
Reputation10%62/10062/100

At a Glance

Founded20192022
HeadquartersNew York, NYSchaumburg, IL
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories12
Treatments listed21
Starting price$25/mo$0/mo

Pricing Where They Compete

Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.

CategoryCalibrateFay
Weight Loss / GLP-1$25–$1350
Insurance-Navigated Branded GLP-1
Free–$150
Registered Dietitian Sessions

Calibrate

+Comprehensive year-long program combining 1:1 coaching, biomarker/lab review, and a connected smart scale alongside GLP-1 prescribing
+Insurance-navigation support aims to get members GLP-1 medication near a $25/month copay when commercial coverage applies
+Strong Trustpilot rating (4.5/5, ~1,200 reviews) with many members reporting 40-70+ lb losses
−Poor fit and high cost for cash-pay patients without GLP-1 insurance coverage — medication bills separately and can approach full brand retail (roughly $1,000+/month) if a plan doesn't cover it
−$199/month program fee requires a 3-month minimum commitment ($597) before month-to-month conversion
−Reports of 3+ week waits for medication-dose changes and inconsistent coach assignment session-to-session
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Fay

+Registered dietitians only, in-network with 700+ plans; many members pay $0 per session
+Pre-booking price estimator based on the member's insurance benefits
+Large clinician bench (3,400+ RDs) covering 30+ specialties including diabetes, PCOS and GLP-1 nutrition support
−No prescribers: Fay cannot prescribe or supply GLP-1s or any other medication
−Insurance estimates are unreliable per reviewers, with '$0 copay' visits later billed at $230 up to $1,400
−Reports of unexpected recurring charges and charges continuing after cancellation
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Calibrate vs Fay — FAQ

Is Calibrate better than Fay?

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Calibrate scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (66.9/100 vs 61.9/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range. Fay comes out ahead on value. Fay has the lower entry price (from $0/mo vs $25/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Calibrate or Fay cheaper?

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Fay has the lower starting price (from $0/mo vs $25/mo for Calibrate). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Calibrate and Fay both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. Calibrate covers 1 treatment category total and Fay covers 2.

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