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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, Klarity Health wins on specific dimensions. Klarity offers GLP-1 as one of 100+ conditions handled by their telehealth platform. Less specialized than dedicated GLP-1 programs but works for patients who want one platform for multiple conditions. Per-visit pricing model with brand-name and compounded options.
Side-by-side
| PlushCare | Klarity Health | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts from | $19.99/mo (+ med separate) | $278/mo (incl. medication) |
| Monthly cost gap | Klarity Health is $270/mo cheaper than PlushCare | |
| Lock-in | Month-to-month | 3-mo minimum |
| Time to prescription | 1 day | 3 days |
| Consultation type | Live | Video |
| Affiliate network | Impact | Direct |
Score by dimension
Scores out of 10, equal-weighted across five dimensions. How we score. The winner of each dimension is highlighted.
| PlushCare | Klarity Health | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Cancellation terms | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Onboarding experience | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Medication options | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Member reviews | 6.8/10 | 9/10 |
When to choose PlushCare
Best for insurance-covered branded
Patients with commercial insurance that covers Wegovy or Zepbound. PlushCare's PCPs handle prior authorization paperwork well.
PlushCare wins on onboarding experience, medication options on the dimensional scoring. The caveat: Cash-pay patients comparing on monthly cost. The membership + visit fees + cash medication math is rarely competitive against specialists.
When to choose Klarity Health
Best for multi-condition telehealth
Patients who want a multi-condition telehealth platform alongside their GLP-1 prescription. Useful if you also need treatment for ADHD, anxiety, hair loss or other conditions.
Klarity Health wins on pricing transparency, member reviews and runs $270/mo cheaper than PlushCare at the entry tier ($278 vs $548). Over a year that's $3,240 you keep. The caveat: Patients wanting deep obesity-medicine specialization or the cheapest cash-pay path.
If cost is your main filter
Klarity Health is the cheaper monthly: $278 all-in vs $548 for PlushCare. That's $270 a month or $3,240a year. The 12-month math matters most if you're planning to maintain on GLP-1 long-term. If you're running a 3-month trial, the $810 delta is small against the cost of stopping early on the wrong dose. Insurance changes the picture: if either program runs prior auth and your plan covers Wegovy or Zepbound, branded with copay can beat both cash-pay totals.
If lock-in is your main filter
PlushCare (month-to-month) and Klarity Health (3-mo minimum) sit at different cancellation tiers. If you're first-time on a GLP-1 and unsure how you'll tolerate it, PlushCare's easier cancellation is the safer trial.
FAQ
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