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Collective vs PlushCare: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Collective 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

Collective scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.6/100 vs 68.3/100), leading on value, experience. PlushCare comes out ahead on trust & safety, product range, reputation.

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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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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

DimensionCollectivePlushCare
Overall Score68.6/100 ✓68.3/100
Trust & Safety30%66/10078/100 ✓
Value25%90/100 ✓62/100
Experience20%70/100 ✓62/100
Product Range15%45/10065/100 ✓
Reputation10%55/10072/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded—2014
Headquarters—San Francisco, CA
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories12
Treatments listed33
Starting price$17/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.

CategoryCollectivePlushCare
Weight Loss / GLP-1$17
Annual Membership
$650–$1100
Branded GLP-1 Prescription (Wegovy, Saxenda)

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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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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Collective vs PlushCare — FAQ

Is Collective better than PlushCare?

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Collective scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.6/100 vs 68.3/100), leading on value, experience. PlushCare comes out ahead on trust & safety, product range, reputation.

Is Collective or PlushCare cheaper?

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Collective has the lower starting price (from $17/mo vs $20/mo for PlushCare). 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 PlushCare both offer?

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

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