Head-to-head · Value Score
Alan Meds vs Woodwork
Two GLP-1 deals, scored on the same six factors. Alan Meds lands a Value Score of 90, Woodwork a 67. Here's who gives you the honest lower price — and where each one bites back.
Alan Meds
#7 · Grade A · Best Value
Est. first month
$99/mo
Save ~93% vs brand-nameWoodwork
#299 · Grade C · Watch List
Est. first month
From $127/mo (starting dose, compounded)
Save ~91% vs brand-nameThe verdict
Alan Meds takes it on Value Score, 90 to 67 — an est. $99/mo first month, with no teaser step-up baked in. Woodwork isn't out of it: Shoppers who want low-cost compounded GLP-1 (oral or injectable) on an LGBTQ-focused men's health platform.
Deal-by-deal
The numbers that decide it. Green ✓ marks the stronger side on each line.
| Deal | Alan Meds | Woodwork |
|---|---|---|
| Value Score | 90 (A) | 67 (C) |
| Est. first month | $99/mo | From $127/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Save vs brand-name | ~93% | ~91% |
| Semaglutide | $99/mo | From $127/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $145/mo | From $199/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Both molecules | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Flat — no step-up | Watch |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
Factor by factor
The six factors behind each Value Score. The orange bar marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
Alan Meds
Double-digit semaglutide ($99) and a $145 tirzepatide, both nationwide, with an oral route for the needle-shy.
Why it's a deal
- $99 flat semaglutide and a low $145 tirzepatide
- Available in all 50 states
- Offers an oral/sublingual route
The fine print
- Not LegitScript-certified — do your own pharmacy diligence
- Newer operator with a thin public track record
Woodwork
Woodwork is a men's health telehealth platform built by Grindr that offers compounded GLP-1 weight-loss medications alongside ED care, with a focus on serving gay and queer men.
Why it's a deal
- Low transparent pricing: compounded semaglutide from $127/month, tirzepatide from $199/month, microdose $134/month
- Compounded semaglutide offered as injection or oral tablet
- No separate consult or membership fees
- Free shipping, included lab work, and 1-on-1 care coaching
- HSA and FSA eligible; bundles a free Grindr Unlimited subscription
The fine print
- Compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved finished products
- Cash-pay only — no insurance billing
- States served are not listed publicly
- No compounding pharmacy partner named and no LegitScript badge shown
- Weight loss is secondary to the platform's men's-health/ED focus
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a commission, at no cost to you. It never changes a Value Score.
Neither one the right fit? Every program that outscores Alan Meds is ranked on the Alan Meds alternatives board, and the same list for the other side is on alternatives to Woodwork.
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Prices, states and verification reflect each program's public disclosures at last check; the Value Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. “Save vs brand-name” compares the lowest disclosed monthly price against a ~$1,349/mo brand-name cash reference. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.