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Alternatives to Knownwell

Knownwell scores 77/100 on our Cost-Efficiency Index . Here are other programs to consider, each scored the same way. Partners are listed first.

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Knownwell at a glance

Semaglutide
$149/moBrand Wegovy pill, 1.5 mg starting dose, visits billed separately; Wegovy pen $349/mo, new patients $199/mo for the first 2 months
Tirzepatide
$299/moBrand Zepbound vial or KwikPen, 2.5 mg starting dose, visits billed separately
Coverage
All 50 states
Brand-name GLP-1s
Yes
Oral option
Yes
Pricing verified
October 2026

3 of the 8 programs below list semaglutide for less than Knownwell's $149 a month. 7 of the 8 list tirzepatide for less than its $299 a month.

Knownwell is a weight-inclusive metabolic and primary-care company co-founded by obesity-medicine specialist Dr. Angela Fitch (Chief Medical Officer) and Brooke Boyarsky Pratt.

Best for: Insured shoppers who want an obesity-medicine specialist overseeing brand-name GLP-1 care, with published self-pay drug prices as a fallback.

What Knownwell does well

  • Co-founded and clinically led by Dr. Angela Fitch, a named, credentialed obesity-medicine specialist (Chief Medical Officer)
  • Prescribes branded FDA-approved GLP-1s across the current class (Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Saxenda) plus orforglipron/Foundayo
  • Publishes a self-pay price for every drug and dose, from $149 a month for the Wegovy pill
  • No membership or sign-up fees, per its FAQ; you pay only for your visits
  • In-person clinics in California, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts and New York, plus a nationwide virtual clinic

Why readers look for an alternative

  • Brand-name only, and the price rises with the dose: the Wegovy pill runs $149 to $299 a month, the Wegovy pen $349, and Zepbound $299 to $449
  • Those are medication prices; without insurance, knownwell's own visits cost $299 for the first and $149 for each follow-up
  • In-person care is limited to five states (Texas has primary care in Plano only), so most of the country can only use the virtual clinic
  • The insurance-first setup means a self-pay shopper still has to book a visit before learning the full cost
  1. Partner
    01A

    CoreAge Rx

    CoreAge Rx charges one flat price at every dose, $99 a month for semaglutide and $149 for tirzepatide, with no membership fee.

    Sema
    $99/mo
    Tirz
    $149/mo
    Coverage
    All 50 states
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with Knownwell: $50/mo less for semaglutide · $150/mo less for tirzepatide · compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s · no oral option

    Visit CoreAge Rx CoreAge Rx vs Knownwell →
  2. 02C

    TeleClinic

    TeleClinic's standard rate is $199 a month for compounded semaglutide and $299 for tirzepatide, locked as your dose rises, after a $79 or $149 first month; Rush Pharmacy fills every order.

    Sema
    $199/moCompounded, standard monthly rate, same at every dose; $79 first month
    Tirz
    $299/moCompounded, standard monthly rate, same at every dose; $149 first month
    Coverage
    47 states
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with Knownwell: $50/mo more for semaglutide · compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s · no oral option

    Visit TeleClinic TeleClinic vs Knownwell →
  3. 03C

    Sipra

    Sipra's shortest GLP-1 plan is three months paid up front: $189 a month for compounded semaglutide and $249 for tirzepatide, the same at every dose, with nothing charged until a physician approves.

    Sema
    $189/mo3-month plan, $567 charged up front, same price at every dose, compounded
    Tirz
    $249/mo3-month plan, $747 charged up front, same price at every dose, compounded
    Coverage
    All 50 states
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with Knownwell: $40/mo more for semaglutide · $50/mo less for tirzepatide · compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s

    Visit Sipra Sipra vs Knownwell →
  4. 04C

    PreventiveMD

    PreventiveMD is a physician-guided telehealth platform for GLP-1 weight loss and peptide therapy, offering compounded semaglutide from $83/mo all-in and compounded tirzepatide from $97/mo all-in.

    Sema
    $83/moAs low as, term not published, all-in, compounded
    Tirz
    $97/moAs low as, term not published, all-in, compounded
    Coverage
    36 states
    Brand
    Yes

    Compared with Knownwell: $66/mo less for semaglutide · $202/mo less for tirzepatide · no oral option

    Visit PreventiveMD PreventiveMD vs Knownwell →
  5. 05C

    OnlyRx

    OnlyRx is a 50-state GLP-1 telehealth marketplace offering compounded semaglutide (injection or oral/ODT) and tirzepatide (injection or oral/ODT).

    Sema
    $179/moStarting dose, compounded
    Tirz
    $249/moStarting dose, compounded
    Coverage
    All 50 states
    Brand
    Yes

    Compared with Knownwell: $30/mo more for semaglutide · $50/mo less for tirzepatide

    Visit OnlyRx OnlyRx vs Knownwell →
  6. 06C

    FitFlow

    FitFlow Health is an online-only, LegitScript-certified platform selling compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, with care from the Wasef Health medical group and lower monthly rates on longer prepaid plans.

    Sema
    $175/moBilled monthly, compounded; $99/mo on the 12-month plan, $1,188 up front
    Tirz
    $235/moBilled monthly, compounded; $134/mo on the 12-month plan, $1,608 up front
    Coverage
    All 50 states
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with Knownwell: $26/mo more for semaglutide · $64/mo less for tirzepatide · compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s · no oral option

    Visit FitFlow FitFlow vs Knownwell →
  7. 07C

    Alloy

    Alloy is a telehealth platform built around women's midlife health (menopause hormone therapy, skincare, sexual health) that also runs a dedicated Weight Care line offering both FDA-approved brand GLP-1s (Zepbound, Wegovy) and compounded alternatives (semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide).

    Sema
    $169/moStarting dose, compounded
    Tirz
    $199/moStarting dose, compounded
    Coverage
    Multi-state
    Brand
    Yes

    Compared with Knownwell: $20/mo more for semaglutide · $100/mo less for tirzepatide

    Visit Alloy Alloy vs Knownwell →
  8. 08C

    Coivas

    Coivas is a telehealth platform whose clinical provider is Beluga Health, selling compounded semaglutide from $119 a month and tirzepatide from $199 a month in all 50 states, with no membership fee.

    Sema
    $119/moStarting price during a fall sale, compounded
    Tirz
    $199/moStarting price, compounded
    Coverage
    All 50 states
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with Knownwell: $30/mo less for semaglutide · $100/mo less for tirzepatide · compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s · no oral option

    Visit Coivas Coivas vs Knownwell →

Assume any provider we list may compensate us — it never changes the Cost-Efficiency Index. Pricing and coverage reflect public disclosures at last review; confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice. See our disclosure.

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