Embody vs Hims & Hers: Which GLP-1 Clinic Is Better in 2026?
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Embody wins overall, scoring 7.1/10 vs 6.2/10. Mainly on clinical oversight and transparency.
Embody wins overall, scoring 7.1/10 vs 6.2/10.
Embody · from $49/mo on a 12-month bundle (full commitment period)
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Embody
Embody operates at joinem.co, also known as JoinEm. Its Terms price compounded semaglutide at $49 a month on a 12-month bundle or $79 month to month, and tirzepatide at $99 or $129, checked 4 November 2026. Compare the full commitment and the cancellation deadline before paying.
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Hims & Hers
A household-name telehealth brand, now selling only brand-name GLP-1s: Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro and Foundayo, with named medical groups and pharmacies. A $149 monthly membership sits on top of every medication price, and it holds two open FDA warning letters and a pending FTC lawsuit.
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| Feature | Embody | Hims & Hers |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.1/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Starting price | $49/mo on a 12-month bundle (full commitment period) | $149/mo membership |
| Medication types | compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide | Wegovy, Wegovy Pill, Ozempic, Ozempic Pill, Zepbound, Mounjaro, Foundayo |
| Best for | — | — |
| Overall ranking | #30 | #56 |
| Price & Value (25%) | 8.5 | not scored (counted at 4.0) |
| Clinical Oversight (30%) | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Medication Options (20%) | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Transparency (25%) | 5.0 | 4.0 |
Sources: Embody pricing verified on joinem.co, Hims & Hers pricing verified on hims.com
Embody vs Hims & Hers: plans, prices and terms
Every figure comes from each clinic's own pages, with the date we read it.
- Headline price
- Embody at $49/mo on a 12-month bundle (full commitment period), against Hims & Hers at $149/mo membership.
- What the price covers
- Embody's figure is classed as "from" price; Hims & Hers's as membership excludes medication.
- 3 and 12 months
- Embody: not computable, because the published figure belongs to a plan paid up front, so the real outlay is the full plan charge, not a monthly sum. Hims & Hers: not computable, because the published figure is a membership fee, and medication is billed on top.
- Cancelling
- Embody: Cancel through the patient portal or by replying to an Embody email. The Terms require the request "at least 72 hours prior to your next billing date"; after that, the next charge still goes through and is non-refundable. The homepage FAQ only says to cancel "before your next medication shipment". Cancelling "stops future billing only" and refunds nothing already paid. (read 2026-10-28) Hims & Hers: We have no reading of Hims & Hers's cancellation terms on file.
- Forms
- Embody and Hims & Hers list no form in common. Only Embody lists compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide. Only Hims & Hers lists Wegovy, Wegovy Pill, Ozempic, Ozempic Pill, Zepbound, Mounjaro, Foundayo.
- States
- We have no state restriction on record for Embody or Hims & Hers. Confirm your state at intake with either.
- Who runs it
- Embody names its operating company: Modern Metabolic Medicine, Inc. (read 2026-09-14). We have no reading of who operates Hims & Hers.
Embody plans we read
- Semaglutide injections, 12-month bundle (Terms): $49/mo, 12-month bundle, full commitment period (joinem.co, 2026-11-04)
- Tirzepatide injections, 12-month bundle (Terms): $99/mo, 12-month bundle, full commitment period (joinem.co, 2026-11-04)
- Twelve Month Supply, semaglutide injections: $49/mo, 12-month bundle, full commitment period (joinem.co, 2026-11-04)
- Six Month Supply, semaglutide injections: $73/mo, 6-month bundle, full commitment period (joinem.co, 2026-11-04)
Who should pick which
Pick Embody over Hims & Hers if you weigh our overall score most (7.1 against 6.2); you want compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide, which Hims & Hers does not list.
Pick Hims & Hers over Embody if you want Wegovy, Wegovy Pill, Ozempic, Ozempic Pill, Zepbound, Mounjaro, Foundayo, which Embody does not list; you do not want to commit to a prepaid term.
Embody vs Hims & Hers: what a year costs
Embody: no verified non-sale 12-month semaglutide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Hims & Hers: no verified non-sale 12-month semaglutide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Embody: no verified non-sale 12-month tirzepatide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Hims & Hers: no verified non-sale 12-month tirzepatide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Sources: joinem.co, read November 4, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
Which states Embody and Hims & Hers treat
Hims & Hers publishes no list of states, so you have to check yours at the start of intake. Embody: All states except Louisiana; in Nebraska only patients 19 or older.
Sources: exclusive.joinem.co, read November 4, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
Medications and doses: Embody vs Hims & Hers
Embody and Hims & Hers have no medication in common: Embody lists compounded semaglutide injection (0.25 mg a week for 4 weeks, then 0.5 mg a week for 8 weeks to start) and compounded tirzepatide injection, and Hims & Hers lists Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide) (1.5, 4, 9 and 25 mg), Wegovy pen (0.25 mg up to 7.2 mg), Zepbound vial or KwikPen (2.5 to 15 mg), Foundayo (orforglipron) pill, Ozempic pill, Ozempic pen and Mounjaro.
Sources: exclusive.joinem.co, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
Labs, fees and what Embody and Hims & Hers include
Hims & Hers bills a $149 monthly fee separately from the medication; Embody's plan prices include the medication.
Neither Embody nor Hims & Hers says whether labs are required or what they cost.
Sources: joinem.co, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026; exclusive.joinem.co, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
Cancelling and refunds: Embody vs Hims & Hers
To stop the next charge, Embody needs 3 days' notice and Hims & Hers 2 days'.
If you are turned down, or cancel before a prescription is written, Hims & Hers gives a partial refund; Embody's pages do not say.
Sources: joinem.co, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
FDA warning letters: Embody and Hims & Hers
Hims & Hers' company has received 2 FDA warning letters, most recently on September 9, 2025, with no closeout letter posted. Embody appears in none, searched October 25, 2026.
Hims & Hers' letters: September 9, 2025, to Hims & Hers Health, Inc. dba Hims, "Unlawful Sale of Unapproved and Misbranded Drugs to United States Consumers Over the Internet (Telehealth)"; September 9, 2025, to Hims & Hers Health, Inc. dba Hers, "Unlawful Sale of Unapproved and Misbranded Drugs to United States Consumers Over the Internet (Telehealth)".
We searched FDA's database for "Embody" and "Modern Metabolic Medicine" (Embody) and "Hims & Hers Health" and "Hims" (Hims & Hers).
Sources: fda.gov, read October 25, 2026; fda.gov, read October 25, 2026.
Independent review data: Embody vs Hims & Hers
On Trustpilot, Embody rates 3.8 from 9,582 reviews, against 2.9 from 9,542 for Hims & Hers.
Better Business Bureau: Embody, rated C- with 199 complaints closed in 3 years (read October 12, 2026); Hims & Hers, not rated by the BBB (not enough information to issue a rating).
Sources: trustpilot.com, read October 11, 2026; bbb.org, read October 12, 2026; trustpilot.com, read October 11, 2026; bbb.org, read October 11, 2026.
Who each one suits
Embody suits you if
- you want compounded semaglutide injection and compounded tirzepatide injection.
- you want one price that includes the medication, with no separate $149 monthly fee.
- an FDA warning letter rules a clinic out for you (Hims & Hers has 2 FDA warning letters, Embody none).
- you weigh customer ratings (Trustpilot 3.8 against 2.9).
Hims & Hers suits you if
- you want Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), Wegovy pen, Zepbound vial or KwikPen, Foundayo (orforglipron) pill, Ozempic pill, Ozempic pen and Mounjaro.
Verdict from the data
Embody comes out ahead on an all-in price, a clean FDA record and customer ratings. Hims & Hers comes out ahead on medication choice.
Pick Hims & Hers if medication choice matters most to you. For everyone else our overall pick is Embody (7.1/10 against 6.2), a score that also weighs clinical oversight and transparency.
Pros & cons
Embody
Pros
- + Medication included in the monthly price, no membership fee
- + Fast, free expedited shipping; unlimited 24/7 support
- + LegitScript-certified, clinician-reviewed intake
Cons
- − Weaker on Clinical Oversight (7.5/10 vs 8.5)
- − Weaker on Medication Options (7.5/10 vs 8.0)
Hims & Hers
Pros
- + Brand-name, FDA-approved medications only, as pills, pens and vials, with each drug's approved use stated next to it
- + Names its eight medical groups and its dispensing pharmacies in its Terms, and runs an established prescribing operation at national scale
- + Prices for every medication and the membership are public before signing up, and the medication fee is FSA and HSA eligible
Cons
- − Weaker on Transparency (4.0/10 vs 5.0)
The bottom line
After scoring all 61 clinics on our 4-criterion rubric (price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency), Embody (7.1/10) comes out ahead of Hims & Hers (6.2/10). But the right choice still depends on what matters most to you.
Embody. From $49/mo on a 12-month bundle (full commitment period).
Visit →Hims & Hers. From $149/mo membership.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Embody or Hims & Hers?
Embody scores higher overall (7.1/10 vs 6.2/10) and is our recommended pick for most people.
How much does Embody cost vs Hims & Hers?
Embody is from $49/mo on a 12-month bundle (full commitment period) and Hims & Hers is from $149/mo membership. Both are typically cash-pay; HSA/FSA funds are often eligible. We run an automated check against each clinic's own live pricing page every week; a price left unconfirmed for 45 days shows as unverified rather than staying marked as current.
What is the difference between Embody and Hims & Hers?
Embody (7.1/10, #30 of 61) and Hims & Hers (6.2/10, #56 of 61) are scored independently across our 4 criteria: price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency. See the detailed score breakdown above for the criterion-by-criterion comparison.
Does Embody or Hims & Hers take insurance?
Insurance terms differ by clinic and by drug: some clinics are cash-pay only, and some help with insurance for brand-name drugs. Each clinic's review says what it publishes. HSA and FSA funds are often eligible. Confirm at checkout.
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