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Collective vs Sprout Health: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Collective and Sprout Health 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 50.9/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, reputation. Sprout Health comes out ahead on product range.

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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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Sprout Health
Below Average

Sprout Health is an Encinitas, CA telehealth brand selling compounded semaglutide, tirzepatide and NAD+. It received an FDA warning letter in September 2025 and has an F rating from the BBB.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionCollectiveSprout Health
Overall Score68.6/100 ✓50.9/100
Trust & Safety30%66/100 ✓45/100
Value25%90/100 ✓62/100
Experience20%70/100 ✓48/100
Product Range15%45/10055/100 ✓
Reputation10%55/100 ✓40/100

At a Glance

Founded—2021
Headquarters—Encinitas, CA
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories12
Treatments listed35
Starting price$17/mo$149/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.

CategoryCollectiveSprout Health
Weight Loss / GLP-1$17
Annual Membership
$149–$249
Compounded Semaglutide

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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Sprout Health

+Offers both compounded (semaglutide, tirzepatide) and branded (Wegovy, Zepbound) GLP-1s alongside NAD+
+Entry pricing ($149/mo semaglutide, $199/mo tirzepatide) is published before intake
+Prescribing runs through MD Integrations, an established white-label physician network
−FDA warning letter (Sept 9, 2025) for marketing compounded GLP-1s as 'FDA-approved'
−BBB rating of F for failing to respond to complaints; multiple reports of patients forced to use chargebacks or stop-payments to cancel
−Recurring complaints of late or missing refills, wrong doses shipped, and no phone support
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Collective vs Sprout Health — FAQ

Is Collective better than Sprout Health?

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Collective scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.6/100 vs 50.9/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, reputation. Sprout Health comes out ahead on product range.

Is Collective or Sprout Health cheaper?

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Collective has the lower starting price (from $17/mo vs $149/mo for Sprout Health). 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 Sprout Health both offer?

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

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