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Calibrate vs PlushCare: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

PlushCare scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.3/100 vs 66.9/100), leading on trust & safety, value, product range, reputation. Calibrate comes out ahead on experience.

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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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PlushCare is a virtual primary-care membership service that layers weight-loss visits and branded GLP-1 prescriptions onto its core telehealth offering, rather than running a dedicated compounded-GLP-1 program.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionCalibratePlushCare
Overall Score66.9/10068.3/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%76/10078/100 ✓
Value25%58/10062/100 ✓
Experience20%72/100 ✓62/100
Product Range15%60/10065/100 ✓
Reputation10%62/10072/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20192014
HeadquartersNew York, NYSan Francisco, CA
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories12
Treatments listed23
Starting price$25/mo$20/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.

CategoryCalibratePlushCare
Weight Loss / GLP-1$25–$1350
Insurance-Navigated Branded GLP-1
$650–$1100
Branded GLP-1 Prescription (Wegovy, Saxenda)

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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PlushCare

+Low $19.99/mo membership with first month free, and insurance-eligible visits as low as a $30 copay
+Accepts major insurance plans (Aetna, Cigna, Humana), broader than most single-purpose GLP-1 telehealth startups
+Physician-led primary care model covers ongoing and chronic care beyond a single weight-loss funnel
−Branded GLP-1 medication (Zepbound, Wegovy) is billed separately at the pharmacy — without insurance coverage this can run roughly $1,000+/month, dwarfing the low membership fee
−No compounded GLP-1 option, so cash-pay patients without drug coverage face full retail brand pricing
−Trustpilot pattern of unexpected recurring membership charges and difficulty cancelling
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Calibrate vs PlushCare — FAQ

Is Calibrate better than PlushCare?

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PlushCare scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.3/100 vs 66.9/100), leading on trust & safety, value, product range, reputation. Calibrate comes out ahead on experience.

Is Calibrate or PlushCare cheaper?

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PlushCare has the lower starting price (from $20/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 PlushCare both offer?

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

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