Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Found vs VitaStir
Two GLP-1 programs on the bench, scored on the same six factors. Here's how their real cost of ownership compares — and which one we'd start with.
Found
Insured shoppers willing to prepay 12 months upfront to reach the lowest advertised rate, who also want behavior-change coaching bundled in.
Visit FoundVitaStir
Cost-first shoppers who want michigan residents who want in-person clinic visits alongside an at-home GLP-1 option.
Visit VitaStirThe verdict
Found takes it, leading the Cost-Efficiency Index 88 to 63. A real insurance-billing pathway on both molecules — but the widely-quoted $99/mo headline requires an insurance plan AND a full year prepaid upfront; the true no-commitment rate is $199-289/mo. VitaStir still earns a C — Cost-first shoppers who want michigan residents who want in-person clinic visits alongside an at-home GLP-1 option.
Worth knowing either way: our overall #1 pick is CoreAge Rx (Cost-Efficiency Index 94/100 — the top of the board). See how it stacks up: CoreAge Rx vs Found.
Factor by factor
Both providers scored on our six Cost-Efficiency Index factors. The stronger side on each row is marked in teal.
Normalized Cost/Month
Price Transparency
Nationwide Access
Formulation Options
Clinical Oversight
Contract Flexibility
Pricing, coverage & formulary
The disclosed facts behind the scores. Lower price wins its row (teal).
| Spec | Found | VitaStir |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 88/100 | 63/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $199/mo (insurance-linked) | $125/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $199/mo (insurance-linked) | $145/mo (compounded) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $2,388 | $1,500 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $2,388 | $1,740 |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
| Oral / sublingual | No | No |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Rank on the board | #7 | #175 |
Found
88/100Where the value is
- Genuine insurance-billing pathway, unlike most cash-only compounded competitors — most members reportedly pay under $30/visit
- Nationwide
- Strong behavior-change program adds value
The tradeoffs
- The advertised '$99/mo' headline requires BOTH an insurance-linked plan AND a 12-month prepay at once — the real month-to-month rate is $199/mo (insured) or $289/mo (cash-pay), 2-3x the headline
- Coaching subscription can't be unbundled, which reduces contract flexibility
VitaStir
63/100Where the value is
- Real physical clinic locations with in-person options, not purely virtual
- Displays a LegitScript approved badge and states PCAB pharmacy licensing
- Low headline sale prices on both semaglutide and tirzepatide homekits
The tradeoffs
- Physical footprint is Michigan-only -- not a true nationwide option despite an online-order path
- Large 'reduced from' discounts (64-79% off) with no expiration date look like a permanent pricing anchor, not a real promo
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a commission, at no cost to you. It never changes the Cost-Efficiency Index. Pricing, states and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last review; prices change — confirm on the provider's site. Not medical advice. See our disclosure.