Quick verdict
LifeMD is the better pick for most patients on overall scoring. Mature publicly-traded telehealth with rare direct-supply deals from both Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. Reasonable $79/mo membership floor, intro Wegovy/Ozempic at $199 for first two fills, and Zepbound vials from $349. Insurance navigation included. Money-back guarantee if member doesn't lose 10%+ in a year.
That said, Knownwell wins on specific dimensions. Knownwell is the most clinically credentialed name in the new wave: hybrid clinics plus telehealth, founded by a Harvard obesity-medicine physician. Insurance-led model. The opposite of cash-pay compounded culture, and proud of it.
Side-by-side
| Knownwell | LifeMD | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts from | Insurance-billed (+ med separate) | $79/mo (+ med separate) |
| Lock-in | Month-to-month | Month-to-month |
| Time to prescription | 14 days | 2 days |
| Consultation type | Synchronous | Async |
| Affiliate network | Direct | Impact |
Score by dimension
Five dimensions, ten points each. The winner of each dimension is highlighted.
| Knownwell | LifeMD | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| Cancellation terms | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Onboarding experience | 5/10 | 9/10 |
| Medication options | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Member outcomes | 9/10 | 7/10 |
When to choose Knownwell
Patients with comprehensive insurance who want primary care plus obesity medicine in one practice.
When to choose LifeMD
Mainstream patients who want insurance navigation plus the option to cash-pay for branded GLP-1 at near-NovoCare/LillyDirect rates without leaving the platform.
FAQ
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