Embody vs Willow
Recorded prices, access and terms.
The short answer
- Cheapest to start, semaglutide: Embody is lower for semaglutide on the monthly plan: $79/mo against $299/mo at Willow, a $220 gap.
- Cheapest to start, tirzepatide: Embody is lower for tirzepatide on the monthly plan: $129/mo against $399/mo at Willow, a $270 gap.
- Cheapest over 12 months, semaglutide: Over 12 months Embody is lower for semaglutide: $588 on the 12-month plan, against $3,588 at Willow on 12 months on the monthly plan.
- Cheapest over 12 months, tirzepatide: Over 12 months Embody is lower for tirzepatide: $1,188 on the 12-month plan, against $4,788 at Willow on 12 months on the monthly plan.
- Broadest availability: Embody is recorded in 48 states, Willow in 38.
- Drugs: Embody lists compounded medication only; Willow lists compounded medication only.
Price lines compare recorded monthly-plan subtotals and term totals, as on our price pages. A lower recorded rate is not a complete cost: labs, dose changes and the amount due today can differ.
Decision table
The entries below are recorded provider statements unless a regulatory source is linked. A provider webpage does not independently verify its licenses or quality. Embody source · Willow source.
| Compare | Embody | Willow |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded monthly-plan price | $79/mo semaglutide, $129/mo tirzepatide | $299/mo semaglutide, $399/mo tirzepatide |
| Recorded medication/program subtotal | Recorded medication and program subtotal: semaglutide: $79/month; tirzepatide: $129/month. Other required fees, labs, dose changes and renewal terms are not established. This is not a verified all-in treatment cost. | Recorded medication and program subtotal: semaglutide: $299/month; tirzepatide: $399/month. Other required fees, labs, dose changes and renewal terms are not established. This is not a verified all-in treatment cost. |
| Lowest 12-month total on the record | semaglutide $588 (the 12-month plan); tirzepatide $1,188 (the 12-month plan) | semaglutide $3,588 (12 months on the monthly plan); tirzepatide $4,788 (12 months on the monthly plan) |
| Full required monthly cost | Not established: consultation, labs, membership, dose changes and shipping must be checked | Not established: consultation, labs, membership, dose changes and shipping must be checked |
| Drug type listed | Compounded | Compounded |
| Oral option | Injections only on the record | Listed |
| Consultation | Included in the record; current conditions unconfirmed | Free in the record; current conditions unconfirmed |
| Membership or program fee | Not separately recorded; do not assume zero. | Not separately recorded; do not assume zero. |
| Shipping | Recorded as included; confirm for your address | Recorded as included; confirm for your address |
| Labs | Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded. | Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded. |
| Insurance | Self-pay on the record | Self-pay on the record |
| Pharmacy license | Not independently verified. Obtain the dispensing pharmacy name and verify its state license. | Not independently verified. Obtain the dispensing pharmacy name and verify its state license. |
| Reported states | 48; confirm eligibility and clinician licensing in your state | 38; confirm eligibility and clinician licensing in your state |
| Cancellation | Cancellation reported; notice, minimum term and refund conditions unconfirmed | Cancellation reported; notice, minimum term and refund conditions unconfirmed |
| Clinician/support as reported | Licensed physicians, 24/7 messaging, unlimited appointments | Licensed physicians, unlimited doctor access, 24/7 online care team |
| Trustpilot | 3.9/5 from 11,661 reviews (read Nov 5, 2026) | 4.1/5 from 386 reviews (read Nov 5, 2026) |
| Recorded provider check | 2026-11-06 | 2026-11-06 |
Price by plan and term
Each rate is a per-month amount for the plan named, from the seller's own page on the date shown. A term plan's rate needs the full term; the total under it is the rate times the months.
Embody
| Plan or term | Semaglutide | Tirzepatide | Source and read date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly plan | $79/mo | $129/mo | Embody page, read Nov 6, 2026 |
| 3-month bundle | $76/mo$228 over 3 months | $126/mo$378 over 3 months | Embody page, read Nov 5, 2026 |
| 6-month bundle | $73/mo$438 over 6 months | $123/mo$738 over 6 months | Embody page, read Nov 5, 2026 |
| 12-month bundle | $49/mo$588 over 12 months | $99/mo$1,188 over 12 months | Embody page, read Nov 5, 2026 |
Compounded semaglutide $79/mo and tirzepatide $129/mo on the monthly plan; 3-month bundle $76 / $126, 6-month bundle $73 / $123, 12-month bundle $49 / $99 per month, per the Program Options section of Embody's terms (joinem.co/pages/terms-conditions, read November 6, 2026). Its site banner calls the current pricing a pre-Black Friday sale and states no end date. Terms: includes all doses, shipping and provider visits; bundles commit you to the full term, with unused portions refunded only on a medical disqualification.
Willow
| Plan or term | Semaglutide | Tirzepatide | Source and read date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly plan | $299/mo | $399/mo | Willow page, read Nov 6, 2026 |
Compounded semaglutide $299/mo and tirzepatide $399/mo, billed month-to-month with no plan tiers ('one time for $299 / subscribe for $299'); the same prices apply to Willow's semaglutide and tirzepatide dissolving tablets. HSA/FSA eligible, free 2-day shipping, medical evaluation included. Read on startwillow.com product pages September 18, 2026: the previous $160 'starting price' matched nothing on the site.
What is included
Embody
Visits: consultation recorded as "Included". Care: Licensed physicians, 24/7 messaging, unlimited appointments.
Shipping: recorded as included.
Labs: Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded.
Dose increases: The seller says its price stays the same as the dose rises; the full dose schedule is not independently checked.
What Embody lists:
- 24/7 specialist messaging and unlimited appointments
- Personalized care plan with metabolic report included
- Free, fast shipping directly to your door
Willow
Visits: consultation recorded as "Free". Care: Licensed physicians, unlimited doctor access, 24/7 online care team.
Shipping: recorded as included.
Labs: Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded.
Dose increases: A price for each dose step is not recorded.
What Willow lists:
- Injectable or dissolving-tablet semaglutide and tirzepatide at the same price
- Unlimited doctor access plus a 24/7 online care team
- Free shipping; cancel anytime (full refund if you cancel before the prescription goes to the pharmacy)
States served
Embody: 48 states
Recorded as available in 48 states.
The record names no excluded state. Confirm yours at intake.
Willow: 38 states
Recorded as available in 38 states.
- Serves 38 states: not available in AL, AK, AR, DE, KS, LA, MS, ND, RI, SD, UT or WV
State-by-state costs and Medicaid notes are on the GLP-1 cost by state pages.
Drugs offered
Embody: compounded medication only
- Compounded Semaglutide
- Compounded Tirzepatide
Injections only on the record.
Willow: compounded medication only
- Compounded Semaglutide (Injectable)
- Compounded Tirzepatide (Injectable)
- Compounded Semaglutide (Tablets)
- Compounded Tirzepatide (Tablets)
An oral form is listed.
Compounded drugs are made by a pharmacy for a patient and are not the brand products. Compounded vs brand-name GLP-1.
Membership and other fees
- Embody: Not separately recorded; do not assume zero.
- Willow: Not separately recorded; do not assume zero.
A fee missing from the record is unknown, not zero.
Cancellation and refunds
Embody
Recorded as cancel anytime; notice deadlines, prepaid-plan limits and refund rights are not fully recorded.
- On a bundle you agree to the full period, and Embody's terms say unused portions are not refunded except for a medical disqualification. Its public pages do not show the amount charged at checkout, so ask before paying.
Willow
Recorded: full refund only before prescription reaches pharmacy. Later cancellation/refund rights need confirmation.
Which should you choose?
Embody
On the record, Embody suits a reader who wants the lower semaglutide monthly-plan rate, the lower tirzepatide monthly-plan rate, the lower 12-month semaglutide total, the lower 12-month tirzepatide total and more states on the record (48 against 38).
Willow
On the record, Willow suits a reader who wants an oral option.
Ask each provider for the full cost at your prescribed dose, required labs and visits, the dispensing pharmacy, the clinician's state license, renewal charges and written refund terms. Compare those answers with your clinician.
Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved and do not undergo FDA review for safety, effectiveness or quality before marketing. FDA source and recommendations.
Embody: evidence and terms
Price-only check 2026-11-06: Monthly plan from Embody's Program Options & Pricing terms. Bundle rates are separate; whether a bundle is charged at once was not stated on the pages read (product pages returned 404 on 2026-11-06). Price source.
Willow: evidence and terms
Price-only check 2026-11-06: Homepage FAQ: treatment plans start at $299 per month. The $399 tirzepatide figure is from its product pages, read September 18. Price source.
Embody vs Willow: questions
Which is cheaper, Embody or Willow?
Embody is lower for semaglutide on the monthly plan: $79/mo against $299/mo at Willow, a $220 gap. Embody is lower for tirzepatide on the monthly plan: $129/mo against $399/mo at Willow, a $270 gap. These are medication and recorded program-fee subtotals; labs, dose changes and other charges may be extra.
Which costs less over a year, Embody or Willow?
Over 12 months Embody is lower for semaglutide: $588 on the 12-month plan, against $3,588 at Willow on 12 months on the monthly plan. Over 12 months Embody is lower for tirzepatide: $1,188 on the 12-month plan, against $4,788 at Willow on 12 months on the monthly plan. A term plan commits you for the full term, so check its refund rules first.
Is Embody or Willow available in more states?
Embody is recorded in more states: 48 against 38. Willow: Serves 38 states: not available in AL, AK, AR, DE, KS, LA, MS, ND, RI, SD, UT or WV. Confirm your state at intake.
Do Embody and Willow offer brand-name or compounded GLP-1?
Embody lists compounded medication only (Compounded Semaglutide, Compounded Tirzepatide). Willow lists compounded medication only (Compounded Semaglutide (Injectable), Compounded Tirzepatide (Injectable), Compounded Semaglutide (Tablets), Compounded Tirzepatide (Tablets)). Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.
Does Embody or Willow charge a membership fee?
Embody: Not separately recorded; do not assume zero. Willow: Not separately recorded; do not assume zero.
Can you cancel Embody or Willow at any time?
Embody: Recorded as cancel anytime; notice deadlines, prepaid-plan limits and refund rights are not fully recorded. Willow: Recorded: full refund only before prescription reaches pharmacy. Later cancellation/refund rights need confirmation.
Are the visit and shipping included with Embody and Willow?
Embody: consultation recorded as "Included", shipping recorded as included. Willow: consultation recorded as "Free", shipping recorded as included.
Do Embody or Willow take insurance?
Neither is recorded as accepting insurance; both are self-pay on our record.
Does Embody or Willow offer a pill or tablet?
Willow lists an oral option; Embody lists injections only on our record.
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