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Fay vs GoodRx: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

GoodRx scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (74.3/100 vs 61.9/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation. Fay has the lower entry price (from $0/mo vs $16/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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Fay
Fair

Insurance-billed marketplace for virtual registered-dietitian care (weight management, diabetes, GLP-1 support, PCOS); it does not prescribe medication.

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74
GoodRx
Good

Prescription discount giant that expanded into telehealth, with the unique advantage of integrated drug price comparison.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionFayGoodRx
Overall Score61.9/10074.3/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%66/10075/100 ✓
Value25%70/10085/100 ✓
Experience20%62/10070/100 ✓
Product Range15%40/10060/100 ✓
Reputation10%62/10075/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20222011
HeadquartersSchaumburg, ILSanta Monica, CA
Publicly tradedNoYes (GDRX)
Treatment categories26
Treatments listed15
Starting price$0/mo$16/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.

CategoryFayGoodRx
Weight Loss / GLP-1Free–$150
Registered Dietitian Sessions
$39
Weight Loss Subscription
Primary Care—$39–$70
Telehealth Visit (one-off, priced per visit)

Fay

+Registered dietitians only, in-network with 700+ plans; many members pay $0 per session
+Pre-booking price estimator based on the member's insurance benefits
+Large clinician bench (3,400+ RDs) covering 30+ specialties including diabetes, PCOS and GLP-1 nutrition support
−No prescribers: Fay cannot prescribe or supply GLP-1s or any other medication
−Insurance estimates are unreliable per reviewers, with '$0 copay' visits later billed at $230 up to $1,400
−Reports of unexpected recurring charges and charges continuing after cancellation
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GoodRx

+Integrated drug price comparison — find cheapest pharmacy instantly
+Massive existing user trust from discount platform
+Affordable visits starting at $19
−Publishes editorial explaining the $50 Medicare GLP-1 Bridge copay but never surfaces it in the buying funnel, so an eligible beneficiary can pay several times more through the cash-pay programme with no prompt
−Primarily a discount-card and price-comparison business; the telehealth arm is a separate cash-pay line, GoodRx Care Direct, with care delivered by an affiliated medical group and a staffing partner rather than by GoodRx
−Telehealth secondary to core discount business
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Fay vs GoodRx — FAQ

Is Fay better than GoodRx?

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GoodRx scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (74.3/100 vs 61.9/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation. Fay has the lower entry price (from $0/mo vs $16/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Fay or GoodRx cheaper?

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Fay has the lower starting price (from $0/mo vs $16/mo for GoodRx). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Fay and GoodRx both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1, Primary Care. Fay covers 2 treatment categories total and GoodRx covers 6.

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