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Alternatives to TMates

If TMates isn't the right fit, these are the providers that work most like it, matched on medication, brand-name access, price, the video visit and where they serve, each with what is different and a link to our full review.

TMates at a glance

TMates offers compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide. Its standing prices: semaglutide $249 a month at every dose; tirzepatide $297 a month at every dose. That starting price is $60 above the middle of the providers we list ($189). TMates starts with an online questionnaire, with no live video visit. It lists its service area as most states per product FAQ; confirm selected treatment at your address.

Read our TMates review →

Why you might look past TMates

  • Price. TMates' lowest standing price, $249 a month, is $60 above the middle of our list, so cheaper routes to the same medication exist.
  • Where it serves. TMates lists a limited service area (most states per product FAQ; confirm selected treatment at your address), so it may not reach your state.
  • Price shown late. TMates shows its price only after the health questionnaire.

Partners to compare

CoreAge Rx is a featured partner, and providers we work with may appear first. Scores are our own.

CoreAge Rx

Partner
  • 94/100
  • Sema from $99
  • Tirz from $149

Against TMates, CoreAge Rx starts $150 lower on semaglutide ($99 vs $249) and $148 lower on tirzepatide ($149 vs $297) a month. CoreAge Rx says it covers all 50 states, wider than TMates' area. CoreAge Rx's price includes shipping, which TMates doesn't state. CoreAge Rx shows its price before the health questions; TMates shows it after.

Matched on the same medications, compounded-only care and no video visit.

HumeCare+

Partner
  • 51/100
  • Sema from $199
  • Tirz from $299

Against TMates, HumeCare+ starts $50 lower on semaglutide ($199 vs $249) and about level on tirzepatide ($299 vs $297) a month. HumeCare+'s price includes shipping, which TMates doesn't state.

Matched on the same medications, compounded-only care, a similar price and no video visit.

SkinnyRx

Partner
  • 44/100
  • Sema from $249
  • Tirz from $299

Against TMates, SkinnyRx starts about level on semaglutide ($249 vs $249) and about level on tirzepatide ($299 vs $297) a month. SkinnyRx shows its price before the health questions; TMates shows it after. SkinnyRx has an FDA warning letter of its own; its review covers what it says.

Matched on the same medications, compounded-only care, a similar price and no video visit.

Providers that work most like TMates

Chosen by what TMates offers, not by our score: the same medications, brand-name access, price band, visit format and service area.

Kina

  • 53/100
  • Sema from $199
  • Tirz from $229

Against TMates, Kina starts $50 lower on semaglutide ($199 vs $249) and $68 lower on tirzepatide ($229 vs $297) a month.

Matched on the same medications, compounded-only care, a similar price and no video visit.

Independent Wellness

  • 68/100
  • Sema from $199
  • Tirz from $299

Against TMates, Independent Wellness starts $50 lower on semaglutide ($199 vs $249) and about level on tirzepatide ($299 vs $297) a month. Independent Wellness shows its price before the health questions; TMates shows it after.

Matched on the same medications, compounded-only care, a similar price and no video visit.

Ascend Vitality

  • 65/100
  • Sema from $199
  • Tirz from $249

Against TMates, Ascend Vitality starts $50 lower on semaglutide ($199 vs $249) and $48 lower on tirzepatide ($249 vs $297) a month.

Matched on the same medications, compounded-only care and a similar price.

REMEVi

  • 69/100
  • Sema from $199
  • Tirz from $269

REMEVi bills semaglutide every 4 weeks ($199) and TMates a month ($249); over a year that is about $2,587 against $2,988. REMEVi bills tirzepatide every 4 weeks ($269) and TMates a month ($297); over a year that is about $3,497 against $3,564. REMEVi's price includes shipping, lab work and coaching, which TMates doesn't state. REMEVi shows its price before the health questions; TMates shows it after.

Matched on the same medications, compounded-only care, a similar price and no video visit.

FormBlends

  • 52/100
  • Sema from $165
  • Tirz from $214

Against TMates, FormBlends starts $84 lower on semaglutide ($165 vs $249) and $83 lower on tirzepatide ($214 vs $297) a month. FormBlends' price includes shipping, which TMates doesn't state.

Matched on the same medications, compounded-only care, a similar price and no video visit.

Open Water Rx

  • 71/100
  • Sema from $169
  • Tirz from $219

Against TMates, Open Water Rx starts $80 lower on semaglutide ($169 vs $249) and $78 lower on tirzepatide ($219 vs $297) a month. Open Water Rx says it covers all 50 states, wider than TMates' area. Open Water Rx's price includes shipping, which TMates doesn't state. Open Water Rx shows its price before the health questions; TMates shows it after.

Matched on the same medications, compounded-only care, a similar price and no video visit.

Lower-priced than TMates

  • PlexusDx$189 a month for semaglutide, $60 under TMates' $249 (about $720 a year).
  • TelePeptide$199 a month for semaglutide, $50 under TMates' $249 (about $600 a year).
  • RxION Health$199 a month for semaglutide, $50 under TMates' $249 (about $600 a year).

If TMates doesn't serve your state

TMates lists most states per product FAQ; confirm selected treatment at your address. Of the providers on this page, CoreAge Rx and Open Water Rx say they serve all 50 states, so they are the place to start if TMates can't treat you where you live.

TMates alternatives: quick answers

What is cheaper than TMates?

For semaglutide, PlexusDx, TelePeptide and RxION Health list a lower standing price than TMates' $249 a month. Check what each price includes before switching; first-month promotions are not counted.

Some links on this page are affiliate links: we may earn a fee if you sign up, at no cost to you. CoreAge Rx is a featured partner, and providers we work with may appear first. Scores are our own. See the methodology. Prices are each provider's standing month-to-month rate from its own site; confirm before you pay. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.

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