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HumeCare+ vs PlushCare: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of HumeCare+ 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 54.2/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

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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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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

DimensionHumeCare+PlushCare
Overall Score54.2/10068.3/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%52/10078/100 ✓
Value25%60/10062/100 ✓
Experience20%58/10062/100 ✓
Product Range15%50/10065/100 ✓
Reputation10%45/10072/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded—2014
HeadquartersWilmington, DESan Francisco, CA
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories12
Treatments listed23
Starting price$199/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.

CategoryHumeCare+PlushCare
Weight Loss / GLP-1$199
HumeCare+ Compounded Semaglutide Protocol
$650–$1100
Branded GLP-1 Prescription (Wegovy, Saxenda)

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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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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HumeCare+ vs PlushCare — FAQ

Is HumeCare+ better than PlushCare?

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PlushCare scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.3/100 vs 54.2/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

Is HumeCare+ or PlushCare cheaper?

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PlushCare has the lower starting price (from $20/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 PlushCare both offer?

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

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