Quick verdict
PlushCare is the better pick for most patients on overall scoring. PlushCare is a primary-care telehealth platform that happens to prescribe GLP-1s, not a GLP-1 specialist. That distinction makes it the strongest pick for the insured and the most expensive for everyone else.
That said, Calibrate wins on specific dimensions. Calibrate is a coaching and insurance-navigation program whose value proposition has weakened as direct-to-consumer pricing from Lilly and Novo undercut the 'we'll handle insurance for you' pitch. Cut its fee from $299 to $199 in 2026.
Side-by-side
| PlushCare | Calibrate | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts from | $19.99/mo (+ med separate) | $199/mo (+ med separate) |
| Lock-in | Month-to-month | 3-month minimum |
| Time to prescription | 1 day | 14 days |
| Consultation type | Synchronous | Synchronous |
| Affiliate network | Impact | Impact |
Score by dimension
Five dimensions, ten points each. The winner of each dimension is highlighted.
| PlushCare | Calibrate | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Cancellation terms | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Onboarding experience | 9/10 | 4/10 |
| Medication options | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Member outcomes | 8/10 | 3/10 |
When to choose PlushCare
Patients with commercial insurance that covers Wegovy or Zepbound. PlushCare's PCPs handle prior authorization paperwork well.
When to choose Calibrate
Patients who specifically want behavioral coaching and have insurance that covers branded GLP-1s. Calibrate's clinicians and coaches handle prior authorization paperwork well.
FAQ
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