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eMed vs Lemonaid Health: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of eMed and Lemonaid 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

eMed scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (66.5/100 vs 66.1/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, reputation. Lemonaid Health comes out ahead on value, product range. Lemonaid Health has the lower entry price (from $10/mo vs $649/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

eMed

Good

Employer-focused GLP-1 weight management platform using branded FDA-approved medications with 24/7 clinician support and included lab work.

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Lemonaid Health

Good

A long-running, broad-scope telehealth generalist now operating under new nonprofit ownership following 23andMe's 2025 bankruptcy.

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Score Breakdown

Dimension	eMed	Lemonaid Health
Overall Score	66.5/100 ✓	66.1/100
Trust & Safety30%	72/100 ✓	62/100
Value25%	50/100	68/100 ✓
Experience20%	75/100 ✓	65/100
Product Range15%	45/100	80/100 ✓
Reputation10%	68/100 ✓	55/100

At a Glance

Founded	2020	2013
Headquarters	Miami, FL	San Francisco, CA
Publicly traded	No	No
Treatment categories	1	4
Treatments listed	1	5
Starting price	$649/mo	$10/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	eMed	Lemonaid Health
Weight Loss / GLP-1	$649–$1399 GLP-1 Weight Management Program	$129–$399 GLP-1 Weight Loss Program

eMed

+Branded FDA-approved GLP-1 medications only — no compounding risk

+24/7 clinician support without appointment scheduling

+Annual blood work (32 biomarkers) included in program fee

−Medication cost is separate and expensive: $550–$1,300/mo on top of $99/mo program fee

−Very narrow scope — weight loss and urgent care only

−Primarily employer-focused; individual consumer experience may be secondary

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Lemonaid Health

+Broad national telehealth generalist spanning sexual health, weight loss, hair loss, mental health, women's health and primary care under one account.

+Low-friction ED pricing: a single $25 consult covers up to 12 refills, with generic medication priced from $2/pill.

+More than a decade of operating history (founded 2013) with an established patient base and four regional medical groups providing licensed physician coverage.

−Ownership in flux: 23andMe acquired Lemonaid for roughly $400M in 2021, then filed for bankruptcy in 2025 and sold it to nonprofit TTAM Research Institute for approximately $10M — patients have no visibility into whether care continuity, medical staffing, or data handling changed under the new owner.

−Full pricing for most services beyond the advertised ED and GLP-1 offers is not published and only appears after intake.

−Trustpilot reviews cite inconsistent provider conduct, including reports of rude or dismissive clinicians and at least one unexplained prescription refusal for a long-term patient.

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eMed vs Lemonaid Health — FAQ

Is eMed better than Lemonaid Health?

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Is eMed or Lemonaid Health cheaper?

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Lemonaid Health has the lower starting price (from $10/mo vs $649/mo for eMed). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do eMed and Lemonaid Health both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. eMed covers 1 treatment category total and Lemonaid Health covers 4.

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