Head-to-head · Value Score
Elara Health and Wellness vs Kongo
Two GLP-1 deals, scored on the same six factors. Elara Health and Wellness lands a Value Score of 86, Kongo a 84. Here's who gives you the honest lower price — and where each one bites back.
Elara Health and Wellness
#28 · Grade A- · Great Deal
Est. first month
$117/mo
Save ~91% vs brand-nameKongo
#35 · Grade B+ · Good Value
Est. first month
From $119/mo (all doses, plus a separate fee, compounded)
Save ~91% vs brand-nameThe verdict
Elara Health and Wellness takes it on Value Score, 86 to 84 — an est. $117/mo first month, with no teaser step-up baked in. Kongo isn't out of it: Shoppers who want low-cost compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide nationwide with no membership and everything included.
Deal-by-deal
The numbers that decide it. Green ✓ marks the stronger side on each line.
| Deal | Elara Health and Wellness | Kongo |
|---|---|---|
| Value Score | 86 (A-) | 84 (B+) |
| Est. first month | $117/mo | From $119/mo (all doses, plus a separate fee, compounded) |
| Save vs brand-name | ~91% | ~91% |
| Semaglutide | $117/mo | From $119/mo (all doses, plus a separate fee, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $196/mo | From $229/mo (all doses, plus a separate fee, compounded) |
| Both molecules | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Flat — no step-up | Flat — no step-up |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
Factor by factor
The six factors behind each Value Score. The orange bar marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
Elara Health and Wellness
A flat $117 semaglutide in all 50 states — a fair mid-budget deal with no teaser step-up, tirzepatide at $196.
Why it's a deal
- Low $117 flat semaglutide
- Available in all 50 states
- No teaser tier — the price you see is the price you keep
The fine print
- Not LegitScript-certified — verify the pharmacy yourself
- Tirzepatide ($196) runs pricier than the cheapest rivals
Kongo
Kongo (Kongo Health Inc.) is a transparent, no-membership telehealth platform offering compounded GLP-1 weight-loss medication in all 50 states: compounded semaglutide at $119/month and tirzepatide at…
Why it's a deal
- Among the lowest compounded GLP-1 prices: semaglutide $119/month and tirzepatide $229/month
- Available in all 50 states with no membership fee, and provider, supplies, and free shipping always included
- Verifiable LegitScript certification (seal ID 45229340)
- Fast and simple: 4-minute intake with no video call and provider approval within 24 hours
- Also offers longevity treatments (NAD+, sermorelin, glutathione) if you want more than GLP-1
The fine print
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved (the site discloses this) — not brand Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, or Mounjaro
- The compounding pharmacy is described only as a 'licensed US pharmacy' and not named
- Newer brand; member testimonials are the main social proof
- Some verticals (Longevity, Intimacy) are still listed as 'coming soon'
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 Elara Health and Wellness is ranked on the Elara Health and Wellness alternatives ranking, and the same list for the other side is on alternatives to Kongo.
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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.