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Fridays vs PlushCare: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

PlushCare scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.3/100 vs 55.3/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Fridays comes out ahead on value.

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Bootstrapped GLP-1 weight-management clinic offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with bundled dietitian, fitness, and mental health coaching.

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PlushCare is a virtual primary-care membership service that layers weight-loss visits and branded GLP-1 prescriptions onto its core telehealth offering, rather than running a dedicated compounded-GLP-1 program.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionFridaysPlushCare
Overall Score55.3/10068.3/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%55/10078/100 ✓
Value25%75/100 ✓62/100
Experience20%50/10062/100 ✓
Product Range15%30/10065/100 ✓
Reputation10%55/10072/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20232014
HeadquartersIrvine, CASan Francisco, CA
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories12
Treatments listed53
Starting price$98/mo$20/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.

CategoryFridaysPlushCare
Weight Loss / GLP-1$98
Branded Wegovy (Pill or Pen)
$650–$1100
Branded GLP-1 Prescription (Wegovy, Saxenda)

Fridays

+Comprehensive all-inclusive pricing: labs, unlimited visits, dietitian, mental health support, and fitness app bundled
+Competitive compounded GLP-1 pricing starting at $150/mo on annual plan
+Unique insurance concierge handles prior authorizations for brand-name GLP-1s
−BBB 'F' rating — failed to respond to 9 out of 11 complaints
−Reports of ineffective compounded semaglutide; one customer received medication from pharmacy with health violations
−Billing problems: duplicate charges (one customer charged 6 times), difficulty canceling
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PlushCare

+Low $19.99/mo membership with first month free, and insurance-eligible visits as low as a $30 copay
+Accepts major insurance plans (Aetna, Cigna, Humana), broader than most single-purpose GLP-1 telehealth startups
+Physician-led primary care model covers ongoing and chronic care beyond a single weight-loss funnel
−Branded GLP-1 medication (Zepbound, Wegovy) is billed separately at the pharmacy — without insurance coverage this can run roughly $1,000+/month, dwarfing the low membership fee
−No compounded GLP-1 option, so cash-pay patients without drug coverage face full retail brand pricing
−Trustpilot pattern of unexpected recurring membership charges and difficulty cancelling
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Fridays vs PlushCare — FAQ

Is Fridays better than PlushCare?

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PlushCare scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.3/100 vs 55.3/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Fridays comes out ahead on value.

Is Fridays or PlushCare cheaper?

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PlushCare has the lower starting price (from $20/mo vs $98/mo for Fridays). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Fridays and PlushCare both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. Fridays covers 1 treatment category total and PlushCare covers 2.

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