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LifeMD vs ZipHealth: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of LifeMD and ZipHealth 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 59/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, reputation. ZipHealth comes out ahead on product range.

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LifeMD
Good

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

Visit LifeMD
59

A high-volume, low-cost generalist telehealth pharmacy platform covering hair loss, ED, and other common prescription needs.

Visit ZipHealth

Score Breakdown

DimensionLifeMDZipHealth
Overall Score68/100 ✓59/100
Trust & Safety30%65/100 ✓55/100
Value25%75/100 ✓55/100
Experience20%70/100 ✓62/100
Product Range15%65/10070/100 ✓
Reputation10%60/100 ✓58/100

At a Glance

Founded2020—
HeadquartersNew York, NYDelray Beach, FL
Publicly tradedYes (LFMD)No
Treatment categories64
Treatments listed54
Starting price$14/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.

CategoryLifeMDZipHealth
Men's Health—$25–$60
ED Treatment (Sildenafil/Tadalafil)
Hair Loss$14–$27
Finasteride (via Rex MD)
$20–$40
Hair Loss Treatment (Finasteride)

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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ZipHealth

+Large scale for a generalist telehealth pharmacy platform: 560,000+ customers claimed and one of the higher Trustpilot review volumes in the category (3,700+ reviews, 4.2 average).
+Broad prescription menu spanning hair loss (finasteride), ED, migraine, antiviral, UTI, and other common conditions through a single flat consultation fee.
+Fast, self-service intake flow praised by many reviewers as easy to navigate.
−Reviewers describe automatic subscription renewals with insufficient warning and difficulty canceling — a billing-friction issue distinct from having a subscription model at all.
−Individual medication pricing (including finasteride) is not shown until after intake is completed, limiting upfront price transparency.
−Multiple reviewers report multi-day waits for provider consultations despite marketing an 'express' service.
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LifeMD vs ZipHealth — FAQ

Is LifeMD better than ZipHealth?

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LifeMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68/100 vs 59/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, reputation. ZipHealth comes out ahead on product range.

Is LifeMD or ZipHealth cheaper?

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LifeMD has the lower starting price (from $14/mo vs $20/mo for ZipHealth). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do LifeMD and ZipHealth both offer?

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Both platforms treat Men's Health, Hair Loss. LifeMD covers 6 treatment categories total and ZipHealth covers 4.

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