Head-to-head · Value Score
Ondra Health vs 9amHealth
Two GLP-1 deals, scored on the same six factors. Ondra Health lands a Value Score of 92, 9amHealth a 61. Here's who gives you the honest lower price — and where each one bites back.
Ondra Health
#2 · Grade A+ · Best Value
Est. first month
$93/mo
Save ~93% vs brand-name9amHealth
#354 · Grade C · Watch List
Est. first month
From $149/mo (plus a separate fee, brand-name)
The verdict
Ondra Health takes it on Value Score, 92 to 61 — an est. $93/mo first month, with no teaser step-up baked in. 9amHealth isn't out of it: Shoppers who want insured patients wanting branded GLP-1s within a full cardiometabolic care program.
Deal-by-deal
The numbers that decide it. Green ✓ marks the stronger side on each line.
| Deal | Ondra Health | 9amHealth |
|---|---|---|
| Value Score | 92 (A+) | 61 (C) |
| Est. first month | $93/mo | From $149/mo (plus a separate fee, brand-name) |
| Save vs brand-name | ~93% | — |
| Semaglutide | $93/mo | From $149/mo (plus a separate fee, brand-name) |
| Tirzepatide | $166/mo | Not disclosed |
| Both molecules | Yes | No |
| 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.
Ondra Health
The cheapest flat semaglutide sticker we track ($93) — LegitScript-certified, all 50 states, and it still offers brand-name access.
Why it's a deal
- Lowest disclosed flat semaglutide price in the roster ($93/mo) — no teaser step-up
- LegitScript-certified and available in all 50 states
- Offers FDA-approved brand-name access alongside compounded
- Tirzepatide is competitive too at $166/mo
The fine print
- Newer name with a shorter public track record than the established flat-fee brands
- No oral/sublingual route for the needle-averse
9amHealth
9amHealth (join9am.com) is a cardiometabolic telehealth platform offering whole-body care including weight management with FDA-approved branded GLP-1 medications such as Wegovy, Zepbound, and Saxenda, plus…
Why it's a deal
- Prescribes FDA-approved branded GLP-1s (Wegovy, Zepbound, Saxenda)
- $149/month membership or free when covered by insurance
- Membership includes specialists, labs, devices, and medications
- Board-certified obesity specialists (DABOM), endocrinologists, dietitians, PharmDs
- Helps navigate insurance approvals; employer and state-plan partnerships
The fine print
- Medication coverage and GLP-1 access depend on insurance and BMI criteria
- State availability not enumerated on the public site
- Branded GLP-1s can be costly without insurance coverage
- Pricing for medications not transparently listed
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 Ondra Health is ranked on the Ondra Health alternatives board, and the same list for the other side is on alternatives to 9amHealth.
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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.