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Defy Medical vs Embody: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

Defy Medical scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (71.9/100 vs 54.9/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Embody comes out ahead on value. Embody has the lower entry price (from $69/mo vs $150/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Defy Medical

Good

Physician-led telemedicine hormone clinic offering TRT, women's HRT, peptides, GLP-1s, and sexual-health treatments through its own 503B pharmacy.

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Embody

Below Average

Embody (joinem.co) is a low-price compounded GLP-1 storefront launched in late 2025 that also sells sermorelin and NAD+. It carries a BBB F rating and a high share of 1-star reviews.

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Score Breakdown

Dimension	Defy Medical	Embody
Overall Score	71.9/100 ✓	54.9/100
Trust & Safety30%	72/100 ✓	48/100
Value25%	60/100	68/100 ✓
Experience20%	78/100 ✓	50/100
Product Range15%	78/100 ✓	62/100
Reputation10%	80/100 ✓	42/100

At a Glance

Founded	2011	2025
Headquarters	Tampa, FL	Wilmington, DE
Publicly traded	No	No
Treatment categories	3	2
Treatments listed	4	4
Starting price	$150/mo	$69/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.

Category	Defy Medical	Embody
Weight Loss / GLP-1	$150–$250 GLP-1 Weight Loss (Semaglutide/Tirzepatide)	$69–$199 Compounded Semaglutide

Defy Medical

+15 years in operation (founded 2011) — one of the longest-running cash-pay hormone-therapy telehealth brands, with a named Medical Director (Dr. Justin Saya)

+Trustpilot rating of 4.8/5 across 4,144 reviews, and the company responds to 94% of negative reviews, typically within 24 hours

+Broad treatment range from a single provider — TRT, women's HRT, peptides, GLP-1s, sexual dysfunction, and hair loss — dispensed through its own 503B-registered pharmacy with labs required before prescribing

−Pricing is not published on the website; patients must complete a roughly $250 consult before learning treatment costs, a transparency gap versus competitors that post pricing upfront

−Some patients report delays of a week or more between consult and medication fulfillment

−Mobile app quality lags the web experience, per patient feedback

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Embody

+Among the lowest advertised compounded GLP-1 prices: semaglutide from $79/mo, tirzepatide from $129/mo month-to-month

+Names its clinical network (OpenLoop Health) and four dispensing pharmacies

+Dose increases do not raise the price within a plan; HSA/FSA accepted

−BBB rating F (not accredited) for failing to respond to 23 complaints as of August 2026

−24% of ~8,600 Trustpilot reviews are 1-star, citing shipping delays, auto-renewal charges and refund difficulty

−Advertised landing-page prices conflict with the published terms ($79 vs $199/mo semaglutide; a $99-then-$299 starter plan)

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Defy Medical vs Embody — FAQ

Is Defy Medical better than Embody?

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Is Defy Medical or Embody cheaper?

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Embody has the lower starting price (from $69/mo vs $150/mo for Defy Medical). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Defy Medical and Embody both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. Defy Medical covers 3 treatment categories total and Embody covers 2.

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