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Hims weight loss alternatives: 3 options, compared on price and care

Hims is a solid choice for brand-name GLP-1s, and it isn't the right fit for everyone. If the membership, the brand-name price or state availability is why you're looking, here are three alternatives, what each costs all in, and who each one suits. We're one of them, so we show our work.

  • Every price from each provider's own website, checked September 24, 2026
  • When staying with Hims is the better call, said plainly
  • Switching? Your dose is reviewed, not reset
Published by NexLifeLegitScript-certifiedUpdated September 24, 2026Medically reviewed by Adam Kennah, MD

Hims vs NexLife

All-in monthly price to start
ProviderAll in, to start
Hims$448 tirzepatide
$298 semaglutide
NexLife$169 tirzepatide
$139 semaglutide
  • No membership at NexLife, and the same price at every dose
  • Your dose reviewed when you switch, not reset
Switch to tirzepatide, $169/moSwitch to semaglutide, $139/mo

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NexLife publishes this page and is one of the alternatives on it. That's why every price is sourced, the brand-name options are listed with their prices, and the case for staying with Hims is made in plain words.

Quick answer: the best Hims alternative

The best Hims alternative depends on why you're switching. For the lowest all-in price, NexLife: compounded tirzepatide at $169 a month and semaglutide at $139, the same at every dose with no membership. At Hims, brand-name Zepbound starts at $448 a month and Wegovy at $298, including its $149 monthly membership. If insurance might cover brand-name medication, Ro's concierge handles the paperwork. If you want the FDA-approved product, stay with brand-name: compounded medications aren't FDA-approved.

  • Lowest all-in price: NexLife, $169 tirzepatide and $139 semaglutide, at every dose
  • Insurance help for brand-name: Ro, with a coverage check and paperwork handled
  • A physician you choose: Mochi, compounded, with a $79 monthly membership
  • Staying brand-name? Hims includes a 24/7 care team and a smart scale

Why people look for a Hims alternative

The reasons we hear most, with the numbers behind them.

  • The membership is billed on top. $149 a month after a $39 first month, in addition to the medication.
  • Brand-name pricing. Zepbound starts at $448 a month all in, and Wegovy at $298.
  • State availability. Its site says it isn't available in every state.
  • A different product. Some people want compounded medication at one flat price instead.

Hims and the alternatives, side by side

Hims compared with three alternatives
ProviderWhat you getAll in, to start
Hims (now)Brand-name Zepbound or Wegovy (pen or pill). Includes a $149 monthly membership$448 tirzepatide
$298 semaglutide
NexLifeCompounded tirzepatide or semaglutide. No membership; the same price at every dose$169 tirzepatide
$139 semaglutide
RoBrand-name Zepbound or Wegovy at the manufacturer's price, plus a $149 monthly membership; rises with the dose$448 to $598 tirzepatide
$348 to $498 semaglutide
MochiCompounded, with brand-name options. Includes a $79 monthly membership; medication priced by dose$169 tirzepatide
$139 semaglutide, to start

Month-to-month prices from each provider's own website, checked September 24, 2026, memberships included. See the GLP-1 price index for every plan.

The 3 best Hims alternatives

Ranked by all-in monthly price, then by what's included.

  1. NexLife: Best for the lowest all-in price

    Compounded tirzepatide at $169 a month and semaglutide at $139, all in, with no membership, where Hims adds a $149 monthly membership to the medication. Available in all 50 states. Compounded, so not FDA-approved.

  2. Ro: Best if insurance might cover brand-name

    The same brand-name medications Hims offers, plus a concierge that checks your coverage and handles the paperwork. Paying cash: $448 to $598 a month for Zepbound, $348 to $498 for Wegovy.

  3. Mochi: Best for choosing your physician

    Board-certified obesity medicine doctors you choose, plus registered dietitians. Compounded tirzepatide from $169 and semaglutide from $139 to start, including a $79 monthly membership, with the medication priced by dose.

When staying with Hims makes sense

Switching isn't always the right move. Stay if:

  • You want FDA-approved brand-name medication, including the Wegovy pill
  • You value its 24/7 care team and the smart scale that comes with the membership
  • It's available in your state and the price works for you

Whatever you choose, a licensed provider should review your history and dose before anything changes.

Switching from Hims, step by step

  1. Don't stop on your own.

    Keep following your Hims prescription until your new provider confirms your next step.

  2. Bring your details.

    Your medication and dose, the date of your last dose, and your prescription label or a recent receipt.

  3. Expect a review, not a reset.

    A NexLife provider looks at your dose and how you're tolerating it and, when appropriate, continues it.

  4. Know what changes.

    Moving between brand-name and compounded medication is a change of product. Compounded medication isn't FDA-approved, and your provider will walk you through it.

Paying less than NexLife for compounded medication somewhere else? See how our price match works.

Two medications.
One flat price each.

Both are prepared by U.S.-licensed 503A pharmacies, lab-tested batch by batch and shipped free. Your provider helps you decide which one fits.

GIP + GLP-1

$169/mo

Tirzepatide

Weekly and dual-action. Care, coaching and shipping included.

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GLP-1

$139/mo

Semaglutide

Weekly GLP-1. Care, coaching and shipping included.

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What’s inside every plan
  • Tirzepatide: compounded, acts on two hormone pathways (GIP and GLP-1), taken once a week
  • Semaglutide: compounded, acts on the GLP-1 pathway, taken once a week
  • Prepared by U.S.-licensed 503A pharmacies; every batch lab-tested
  • A licensed provider who reviews your history and follows your dose
  • A personalized nutrition plan and a 1:1 coaching call
  • Free expedited shipping, typically 1 to 2 business days
  • 24/7 support from licensed providers, dietitians and care coordinators
  • HSA and FSA accepted, with itemized receipts
  • Prefer no injections? Ask about the sublingual tablet, at its own flat price

Prescription required. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. On 12-month plans: $139 a month for tirzepatide, $119 for semaglutide, still the same at every dose.

Your dose goes up.
Your price doesn’t.

No membership, no dose surcharges, no surprises. One flat, all-inclusive monthly price at every dose.

NexLife month-to-month price, month by month
Month oneMonth twoMonth threeEvery month after
Tirzepatide$169$169$169$169
Semaglutide$139$139$139$139

Month-to-month plan, all-inclusive. Longer plans cost less and stay flat: $159, $149 and $139 a month for tirzepatide on 3-, 6- and 12-month plans; $132, $125 and $119 for semaglutide.

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Prices from each provider's website, checked September 24, 2026. Brand-name and compounded medications are different products; compounded medications are not FDA-approved. †Price match terms apply.

Keep your price.
Upgrade your care.

Switching from another provider? If you take compounded tirzepatide or semaglutide somewhere else, we'll match the monthly price you pay today, all in.† You keep your price, and gain a provider who follows your dose, a personal nutrition plan, a 1:1 coaching call and support 24/7.

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†NexLife Price Match Guarantee: for new members switching from a licensed U.S. telehealth provider with an active prescription for compounded tirzepatide or semaglutide. Send a receipt from the last 60 days and we match your regular all-in monthly price (medication plus required fees), not first-month offers or coupons, for as long as your membership stays active. A NexLife provider must determine that treatment is right for you. Full terms.

Hims alternatives: your questions, answered

What is the best alternative to Hims for weight loss?

The best Hims alternative depends on why you're switching. For the lowest all-in price, NexLife: compounded tirzepatide at $169 a month and semaglutide at $139, the same at every dose with no membership. At Hims, brand-name Zepbound starts at $448 a month and Wegovy at $298, including its $149 monthly membership. If insurance might cover brand-name medication, Ro's concierge handles the paperwork. If you want the FDA-approved product, stay with brand-name: compounded medications aren't FDA-approved.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Hims weight loss?

Yes. At NexLife, compounded tirzepatide is $169 a month and semaglutide $139, all in, at every dose. At Hims, brand-name Zepbound starts at $448 and Wegovy at $298, membership included. The difference is also the product: Hims prescribes FDA-approved brand-name medication, and compounded medication isn't FDA-approved.

How much is the Hims weight loss membership?

$149 a month after a $39 first month, billed on top of the medication, according to its site when we checked on September 24, 2026.

Can I switch from Hims to NexLife?

Yes. Start an assessment and share your current prescription and dose. A NexLife provider reviews it and, when appropriate, continues your dose rather than restarting you. Moving from brand-name to compounded is a change of product, so your provider will explain what's different.

Is compounded tirzepatide the same as the Zepbound Hims prescribes?

No. Zepbound is the FDA-approved medicine made by Eli Lilly. Compounded tirzepatide is prepared by a licensed pharmacy for an individual patient; it isn't FDA-approved, and the FDA hasn't reviewed it for safety, effectiveness or quality.

Does NexLife price match Hims?

The price match covers compounded medication. Hims prescribes brand-name medication, which costs more than NexLife's flat price, so switching already lowers your monthly bill: $169 instead of $448 or more for tirzepatide, and $139 instead of $298 or more for semaglutide.

Which Hims alternative helps with insurance?

Ro. Its concierge checks your coverage for brand-name Zepbound or Wegovy and handles the paperwork. Compounded medication, including NexLife's, is almost never covered, although HSA and FSA funds usually work.

Is Hims available in every state?

Its site says it isn't available in all 50 states. NexLife serves patients in all 50 states.

Am I guaranteed a prescription?

No. A licensed provider reviews your health history and prescribes only if treatment is appropriate for you. Not everyone who applies is prescribed, and that's how it should be.

Important safety information

Compounded tirzepatide and semaglutide are not FDA-approved. The FDA has not reviewed them for safety, effectiveness or quality. The risks below come from the labeling of the FDA-approved medicines.

Both medicines may cause tumors in the thyroid, including thyroid cancer. In studies with rodents they caused thyroid tumors, and it isn't known whether they cause them in people. Don't use either if you or anyone in your family has had medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), or if you have multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). Tell your clinician if you notice a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing or shortness of breath.

Serious side effects can include inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), gallbladder problems, low blood sugar (especially with insulin or sulfonylureas), kidney problems from dehydration, severe stomach problems, serious allergic reactions, vision changes in people with type 2 diabetes, and depression or thoughts of suicide. Tell your care team before any surgery or procedure that uses anesthesia or deep sedation. Don't combine either medicine with other GLP-1 medicines.

Tirzepatide can make birth control pills less effective: use another method for 4 weeks after you start and after each dose increase. Semaglutide should be stopped at least 2 months before a planned pregnancy. Tell your clinician if you're pregnant, planning to be, or breastfeeding.

This is a summary, not the complete safety information. Read the full Prescribing Information for FDA-approved tirzepatide (Zepbound) and semaglutide (Wegovy), and talk with your clinician. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or fda.gov/medwatch.

The people behind this page

A comparison is only as good as the people who stand behind it. Here's who checked this page, and the rules we hold ourselves to.

Adam Kennah, MDMedical Director, NexLife

Medically reviewed this page on September 24, 2026.

NexLife editorial teamResearch and pricing

Checked every provider's own pricing page on September 24, 2026. Sources are linked at the bottom of this page.

  • One yardstick. All ten providers, ours included, are compared on the same five points.
  • Only what's published. Every figure comes from the provider's own website, never from guesswork.
  • How we make money. NexLife is one of the providers on this page, and we earn revenue when people join NexLife.
  • Corrections, fast. See something wrong or out of date? Email care@nexlife.us and we'll fix it.

Keep your progress. Lower your bill.

Start with a few minutes online. A licensed provider reviews your current dose and history and takes it from there.

Backed by our guarantee. Follow your plan for six months as prescribed. If you lose less than 5% of your starting weight, you can request a refund of program fees. Medication costs aren't refundable. See the conditions.

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    Tell us about you

    A short online health assessment. It takes a few minutes.

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    A licensed provider reviews it

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    Delivered, then supported

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NexLife at a glance

The facts in one place, as of September 24, 2026.

What NexLife is
A LegitScript-certified U.S. telehealth company for GLP-1 weight loss, serving all 50 states
Medications
Compounded tirzepatide, $169 a month, and compounded semaglutide, $139 a month, the same at every dose. From $139 and $119 a month on 12-month plans
Included
Provider review, medication, a personalized nutrition plan, a 1:1 coaching call, free expedited shipping (1 to 2 business days) and 24/7 support. No membership fee
Pharmacies
U.S.-licensed 503A compounding pharmacies; every batch lab-tested
Medical oversight
Licensed providers in your state; medical director Adam Kennah, MD
Ratings
4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot; 5,000+ members served
Guarantees
Program fees refunded if you lose less than 5% in six months on your plan; price match for people switching from another provider
Paying
HSA and FSA accepted; financing available. Insurance rarely covers compounded medication
Important
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. A prescription is never guaranteed
Contact
(949) 818-8000 by call or text, or care@nexlife.us

Sources

  1. Hims. Hims weight loss pricing and FAQs, checked September 24, 2026.
  2. Ro. Ro weight loss pricing and FAQs, checked September 24, 2026.
  3. Mochi. Mochi weight loss pricing and FAQs, checked September 24, 2026.
  4. NexLife plan pages: tirzepatide and semaglutide.
  5. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. FDA's concerns with unapproved GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss.

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