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Fay vs MEDVi: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

MEDVi scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (70.5/100 vs 61.9/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation. Fay has the lower entry price (from $0/mo vs $114/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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MEDVi
Good

Direct-to-consumer telehealth platform selling compounded GLP-1 weight-loss medications and a compounded sublingual ED product, backed by a 40-year pharmacy partner.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionFayMEDVi
Overall Score61.9/10070.5/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%66/10073/100 ✓
Value25%70/10074/100 ✓
Experience20%62/10068/100 ✓
Product Range15%40/10065/100 ✓
Reputation10%62/10067/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20222023
HeadquartersSchaumburg, ILNewark, DE
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories23
Treatments listed15
Starting price$0/mo$114/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.

CategoryFayMEDVi
Weight Loss / GLP-1Free–$150
Registered Dietitian Sessions
$179–$299
Compounded Semaglutide (Injectable)

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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MEDVi

+Competitive GLP-1 intro pricing at $179/mo for semaglutide
+No long-term contract — month-to-month with no commitment required
+Established pharmacy partner (Belmar Pharma, 40+ years in operation)
−Significant price jump after month 1: semaglutide goes from $179 to $299 (67% increase)
−Difficult cancellation and refund process — 72-hour window, reports of 50+ contact attempts
−Trustpilot rating may be inflated by invited reviews; ConsumerAffairs paints much more negative picture
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Fay vs MEDVi — FAQ

Is Fay better than MEDVi?

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MEDVi scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (70.5/100 vs 61.9/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation. Fay has the lower entry price (from $0/mo vs $114/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Fay or MEDVi cheaper?

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Fay has the lower starting price (from $0/mo vs $114/mo for MEDVi). 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 MEDVi both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. Fay covers 2 treatment categories total and MEDVi covers 3.

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