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Fay vs SkinnyRx: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Fay and SkinnyRx 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 57.9/100), leading on trust & safety, value, reputation. SkinnyRx comes out ahead on experience, 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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Cash-pay compounded GLP-1 provider offering five dosing formats, currently facing an FDA warning letter against its parent company.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionFaySkinnyRx
Overall Score61.9/100 ✓57.9/100
Trust & Safety30%66/100 ✓45/100
Value25%70/100 ✓68/100
Experience20%62/10078/100 ✓
Product Range15%40/10055/100 ✓
Reputation10%62/100 ✓35/100

At a Glance

Founded2022—
HeadquartersSchaumburg, IL—
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories21
Treatments listed14
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.

CategoryFaySkinnyRx
Weight Loss / GLP-1Free–$150
Registered Dietitian Sessions
$199
Semaglutide Injection

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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SkinnyRx

+Five dosing formats (injection, sublingual, tablet) for semaglutide/tirzepatide give patients flexibility
+Large Trustpilot volume (5,390 reviews) at a 4.8 average suggests broad satisfaction
+Reps cited by name in reviews for responsive onboarding guidance
−FDA warning letter reportedly issued to parent company Lean Rx, Inc. (February 2026) — unverified independently this cycle, needs manual confirmation
−Some patients report oral/sublingual formats were ineffective with no visible results
−A reviewer described being required to pay upfront for medication that had no effect
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Fay vs SkinnyRx — FAQ

Is Fay better than SkinnyRx?

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Fay scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (61.9/100 vs 57.9/100), leading on trust & safety, value, reputation. SkinnyRx comes out ahead on experience, product range.

Is Fay or SkinnyRx cheaper?

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

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

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