Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Maximus vs Freeley
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.
Maximus
People who want compounded tirzepatide at a flat price across doses and are willing to prepay at least two months, or who want brand-name pens and tablets in the same account.
Visit MaximusFreeley
Shoppers ready to commit to a year or more of compounded GLP-1 treatment in exchange for a lower monthly rate that stays the same at every dose.
Visit FreeleyThe verdict
Maximus and Freeley tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 73/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers, so choose on fit. Maximus: People who want compounded tirzepatide at a flat price across doses and are willing to prepay at least two months, or who want brand-name pens and tablets in the same account. Freeley: Shoppers ready to commit to a year or more of compounded GLP-1 treatment in exchange for a lower monthly rate that stays the same at every dose.
Worth knowing either way: CoreAge Rx is one of our partners and leads our leaderboard, where partners are listed first (Cost-Efficiency Index 94/100). See how it stacks up: CoreAge Rx vs Maximus.
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 | Maximus | Freeley |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 73/100 | 73/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | Not offered | $299/moCompounded, month to month; $199/mo on the 12-month plan, $179/mo on 24 months |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $249.99/mo2-month plan, billed up front, compounded | $399/moCompounded, month to month; $299/mo on the 12-month plan, $269/mo on 24 months |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | — | $3,588 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $2,988 | $4,788 |
| Coverage | 47 states | All 50 states |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | No |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #92 | #94 |
Maximus
73/100Where the value is
- Its pricing FAQ lists every plan length: $249.99 a month on 2 months, $219.99 on 4, $199.99 on 6 and $149.99 on 12, with no separate first-month price
- One flat rate covers every dose tier, with no membership fee and free shipping
- Also offers brand-name Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound and Mounjaro pens plus the Wegovy and Foundayo tablets
The tradeoffs
- There is no month-to-month tirzepatide plan: the shortest is two months, billed up front, and plans renew automatically at the same term
- No compounded semaglutide option
Regulatory note: the FDA issued a warning letter to Maximus Health, Inc. dba Maximus in June 2026. We still list and link to Maximus; you should know the letter is on the public record before you decide.
Freeley
73/100Where the value is
- The full plan ladder for semaglutide is printed on the weight-loss page before any quiz: $299 for one month, $259 on 3 months, $229 on 6, $199 on 12 and $179 on 24
- The monthly price is flat at every dose, and it includes the physician consultation, the medication and shipping with no membership fee
- Names Strive Pharmacy, a 503A compounding pharmacy, as its dispensing partner and lists the pharmacy's contact details
The tradeoffs
- The homepage and pricing page lead with $199 and $179 a month, which are 12- and 24-month plan rates; month to month costs $299 for semaglutide and $399 for tirzepatide
- The pricing page says its $179 figure is on the 24-month plan while the footnote beside it says the 12-month plan, so check which plan you are being quoted at checkout
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.