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Fay vs HumeCare+: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

Fay scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (61.9/100 vs 54.2/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, reputation. HumeCare+ comes out ahead on product range.

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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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HumeCare+
Below Average

HumeCare+ is the GLP-1 weight-loss program from smart-scale maker Hume Health. It bundles clinician-prescribed GLP-1 medication with a Hume Pod body-composition scale and app tracking, starting at $199/mo.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionFayHumeCare+
Overall Score61.9/100 ✓54.2/100
Trust & Safety30%66/100 ✓52/100
Value25%70/100 ✓60/100
Experience20%62/100 ✓58/100
Product Range15%40/10050/100 ✓
Reputation10%62/100 ✓45/100

At a Glance

Founded2022—
HeadquartersSchaumburg, ILWilmington, DE
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories21
Treatments listed12
Starting price$0/mo$199/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.

CategoryFayHumeCare+
Weight Loss / GLP-1Free–$150
Registered Dietitian Sessions
$199
HumeCare+ Compounded Semaglutide Protocol

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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HumeCare+

+Includes a Hume Pod body-composition scale (listed at $352) and monthly scans, so patients can track fat versus lean-mass change during GLP-1 treatment
+Protocol adds glycine, B12 and B6 aimed at muscle preservation and tolerability
+Advertises a refund if the patient does not lose 10% of body weight within 6 months (terms apply); FSA/HSA eligible
−Parent Hume Health holds a BBB F rating with 348 complaints closed in three years and a 3.5/5 Trustpilot score, mostly about refunds, device accuracy and support
−The prescribing medical group, the dispensing pharmacy and the state list are not published, and full pricing only appears after intake
−3-month minimum commitment; $199/mo headline requires a $100 welcome credit
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Fay vs HumeCare+ — FAQ

Is Fay better than HumeCare+?

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Fay scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (61.9/100 vs 54.2/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, reputation. HumeCare+ comes out ahead on product range.

Is Fay or HumeCare+ cheaper?

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Fay has the lower starting price (from $0/mo vs $199/mo for HumeCare+). 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 HumeCare+ both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. Fay covers 2 treatment categories total and HumeCare+ covers 1.

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