Head-to-head review
Eden vs Calibrate
Eden and Calibrate both compete for patients searching for a GLP-1 weight-loss program. This head-to-head compares pricing, medications, insurance handling, and clinician quality so you can pick the right fit.
Editorial verdict
Calibrate wins on starting price at $138/mo. Eden edges ahead on our editorial rating (4.2/5). Choose Calibrate if you want to run brand-name medication through commercial insurance. Pick the program whose medications and care model best match your treatment plan.
Side-by-side comparison
Every attribute scored head-to-head. The highlighted cell is our pick for that row.
Eden
4.2 / 5Calibrate
4.0 / 5Eden
$196/moCalibrate
$138/moEden
Compounded GLP-1Calibrate
Prescription ProgramEden
- Compounded Semaglutide
- Compounded Tirzepatide
- Oral Semaglutide
Calibrate
- Wegovy
- Zepbound
- Saxenda
- Ozempic
- Mounjaro
Eden
All 50 statesCalibrate
All 50 statesEden
NoCalibrate
YesEden
YesCalibrate
NoEden
YesCalibrate
NoEden
4.2Marketplace pricing for compounded GLP-1s
Eden runs a marketplace-style model that routes patients to in-network compounding pharmacies, often producing some of the lowest sticker prices on compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide.
Pros
- Among the lowest entry prices for compounded tirzepatide
- Multiple pharmacy partners for fewer backorders
- Quarterly bundles cut per-month cost further
Cons
- Care experience is more transactional than concierge programs
- Pricing varies by pharmacy partner assigned
Calibrate
4.0Year-long metabolic reset with GLP-1 + coaching
Calibrate's 12-month membership pairs brand-name GLP-1 prescribing with intensive 1:1 coaching, and is one of the few programs in the category that consistently publishes outcomes data.
Pros
- Structured 12-month curriculum with 1:1 coaching
- Strong outcomes data published for members
- Insurance navigation for brand-name GLP-1s
Cons
- Annual commitment rather than month-to-month
- Higher upfront cost than à la carte programs
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Cost, coverage & condition context
Use these resources to pressure-test which program fits your budget, insurance, and clinical situation.
Cost
GLP-1 pricing breakdown
Real monthly cost in every common scenario.
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Insurance
Coverage by insurer
BCBS, UHC, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser & Medicare matrix.
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Condition
GLP-1 for diabetes
When insurers cover Ozempic and Mounjaro.
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Condition
GLP-1 for sleep apnea
Zepbound's OSA indication can unlock denials.
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By state
GLP-1 in California
Local prescribing rules and licensed programs.
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By state
GLP-1 in Texas
Texas insurance landscape and top brands.
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