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HumeCare+ vs LifeMD: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

LifeMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68/100 vs 54.2/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

54
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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68
LifeMD
Good

Publicly traded telehealth betting big on weight loss, with aggressive GLP-1 pricing and fast-growing subscriber base.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionHumeCare+LifeMD
Overall Score54.2/10068/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%52/10065/100 ✓
Value25%60/10075/100 ✓
Experience20%58/10070/100 ✓
Product Range15%50/10065/100 ✓
Reputation10%45/10060/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded—2020
HeadquartersWilmington, DENew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoYes (LFMD)
Treatment categories16
Treatments listed25
Starting price$199/mo$14/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.

CategoryHumeCare+LifeMD
Weight Loss / GLP-1$199
HumeCare+ Compounded Semaglutide Protocol
$149–$349
Branded Wegovy (oral/injectable)

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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LifeMD

+Novo Nordisk partnership for branded Wegovy pill and subscription program
+Eli Lilly partnership for branded Zepbound access
+Publicly traded with quarterly earnings transparency — 25% revenue growth in 2025
−Compounded GLP-1s discontinued — pivoted to branded medications
−Aggressive marketing draws scrutiny from health professionals
−Narrower treatment range than Hims or Ro
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HumeCare+ vs LifeMD — FAQ

Is HumeCare+ better than LifeMD?

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LifeMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68/100 vs 54.2/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

Is HumeCare+ or LifeMD cheaper?

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LifeMD has the lower starting price (from $14/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 HumeCare+ and LifeMD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. HumeCare+ covers 1 treatment category total and LifeMD covers 6.

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