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Collective vs Found: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

Found scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (74.2/100 vs 68.6/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Collective comes out ahead on value. Collective has the lower entry price (from $17/mo vs $99/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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Collective is a new GLP-1 weight-loss service from Thrive Market founder Gunnar Lovelace. It sells compounded semaglutide at $59/mo and tirzepatide at $69/mo at every dose, plus a $199 annual membership.

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Found is a weight-loss telehealth platform offering one of the broadest medication menus in the category — compounded and branded GLP-1s plus adjunct drugs — bundled with coaching under a single monthly plan fee.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionCollectiveFound
Overall Score68.6/10074.2/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%66/10075/100 ✓
Value25%90/100 ✓74/100
Experience20%70/10072/100 ✓
Product Range15%45/10080/100 ✓
Reputation10%55/10068/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded—2019
Headquarters—Austin, TX
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories11
Treatments listed34
Starting price$17/mo$99/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.

CategoryCollectiveFound
Weight Loss / GLP-1$17
Annual Membership
$99–$199
Compounded Semaglutide Plan

Collective

+Lowest all-in compounded GLP-1 pricing we track: $59/mo semaglutide or $69/mo tirzepatide plus $199/yr membership (about $76–86/mo)
+Flat pricing at every dose, so the monthly cost does not climb during titration
+Membership includes unlimited physician messaging, quarterly dose reviews and registered-dietitian access
−Dispensing pharmacies, medical group and headquarters are not disclosed. The site only says 'state-licensed US pharmacies'
−Very short track record: 38 Trustpilot reviews and no independent press coverage beyond the founder's profile
−GLP-1 weight loss only, with no branded Wegovy/Zepbound option for patients who want FDA-approved product
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Found

+Broadest medication menu among GLP-1 telehealth programs (compounded semaglutide/tirzepatide, branded GLP-1s, metformin, topiramate, Contrave, zonisamide) via a personalized assessment
+Compounded medication cost is bundled into the monthly plan fee rather than billed separately, so the advertised price is closer to the real one
+Multiple insurance partnerships (BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Anthem) with copays reported around $30
−Reddit/Trustpilot reports of 'misleading pricing' and unexpected charges, particularly around insurance and Medicare coverage representation
−Entry-level $99/mo price requires a 12-month prepay commitment; month-to-month cash pricing runs closer to $289/mo
−Customer service responsiveness reported as inconsistent, especially for shipment problems
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Collective vs Found — FAQ

Is Collective better than Found?

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Found scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (74.2/100 vs 68.6/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Collective comes out ahead on value. Collective has the lower entry price (from $17/mo vs $99/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Collective or Found cheaper?

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Collective has the lower starting price (from $17/mo vs $99/mo for Found). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Collective and Found both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. Collective covers 1 treatment category total and Found covers 1.

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