Hims vs Henry Meds in 2026

The short version: as of 2026 these two providers now work differently. Hims stepped out of compounded GLP-1 and moved to brand-name access through a membership around $149 a month, with the branded medication billed on top. Henry Meds still compounds GLP-1s and bundles everything into one all-inclusive plan that runs about $247 to $397 a month.

Both are legitimate, well-run companies, and the right pick depends on whether you want brand-name medication with a big established platform, or a compounded, all-in plan with one simple number. This guide compares them fairly on their own terms, and then, at the end, introduces a transparent at-cost third option for readers focused on the lowest medication price.

Hims vs Henry Meds, at a glance

The most important thing to understand before comparing prices is that these two now sell different things. Hims offers brand-name GLP-1 access through a membership, while Henry Meds compounds. That single difference drives most of the cost and eligibility differences below.

For where the wider field sits on price, see the compounded GLP-1 price index.

Hims: brand-name access on a large platform

Hims is one of the most recognized names in telehealth, with a broad platform that spans many categories beyond weight care. In 2026 Hims stepped out of compounded GLP-1 and moved to brand-name access, which is a meaningful strength for people who specifically want an FDA-approved, branded medication rather than a compounded preparation.

• Brand-name medication. Hims now routes weight-loss patients to brand-name, FDA-approved GLP-1 products rather than compounded versions.
• Established platform. It is a large, familiar company with a wide catalog, which many people find reassuring and convenient.
• Membership pricing. Its weight-loss membership runs around $149 a month. The important detail is that the branded medication is billed separately, so the membership fee is not your total monthly cost.

Henry Meds: still compounding, one all-inclusive number

Henry Meds took the opposite path in 2026: it kept compounding GLP-1s. Its defining strength is simplicity. Henry bundles the medication, the clinician consult, and shipping into one all-inclusive monthly number, so there is nothing to add up and no separate medication bill to track.

• Still compounds. Henry Meds continues to offer compounded GLP-1s, which is why people who want a compounded option still shop it in 2026.
• All-inclusive pricing. One number, roughly $247 to $397 a month, covers the medication, consult, and shipping, with lower rates on prepay.
• Established and simple. It is a legitimate, widely used provider, and the single bundled price makes budgeting predictable.

How to choose between Hims and Henry Meds

Because the two now sell different things, the choice usually comes down to three questions rather than a single winner. Neither is wrong; they fit different priorities.

1. Do you want brand-name or compounded medication? If you specifically want an FDA-approved, branded GLP-1, Hims fits. If you want a compounded option, Henry Meds is the one of the two that still offers it.
2. Do you want one number or two? Henry gives you a single all-inclusive figure. Hims charges a membership and bills the branded medication separately, so your true monthly cost is the sum of both.
3. How much does platform breadth matter? Hims is a large, multi-category brand. Henry is a more focused weight and wellness provider. If you value a familiar, broad platform, that favors Hims; if you value a simple, dedicated plan, that favors Henry.

For a deeper look at each on its own, see our guides to Hims alternatives and Henry Meds alternatives.

Where pru fits: the transparent at-cost third option

If your priority is the lowest medication cost with every line shown, there is a third option worth putting next to these two. pru is a LegitScript-certified membership telehealth platform focused only on peptides, and it runs an at-cost model for compounded GLP-1. Where Hims bills a membership plus a separate branded drug, and Henry bundles everything into one marked-up number, pru passes the medication through at the pharmacy's price with no member markup, and keeps membership as its own separate line.

A licensed physician confirms the peptide is appropriate for you and sets the dose, an FDA-registered 503A pharmacy compounds and fills it with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and membership stays separate at $50 a month billed annually for unlimited at-cost access to the platform and clinician messaging.

Because the medicine carries no markup, pru's compounded semaglutide is about $60 a month, your price per month when you start on a 3-month plan, and its tirzepatide is about $93 a month on the same basis, the lowest medication cost we found across the field. Because membership is unlimited and at cost, the savings compound with every vial and you can stack more than one peptide with no markup on any of them.

This is not a knock on either provider. Hims and Henry Meds are legitimate and fit real needs, and if a branded plan or a simple bundle works for you, stay with it. pru is here for readers who want a compounded GLP-1 at the lowest transparent cost, with the pharmacy and the testing visible.

Being proactive about your metabolic health is a smart, responsible move, and choosing the right provider is part of it, so pru works to make that proactive choice the accessible one, where the smart path is also the easy one. When you are ready, start with semaglutide or tirzepatide, browse weight loss and metabolism, or see the full breakdown on the pricing page. Peptides made simple, for everyone. One membership, easy access, complete support, and transparent at-cost pricing.

Related reading

• Hims alternatives in 2026
• Henry Meds alternatives in 2026
• The compounded GLP-1 price index
• Where to buy compounded GLP-1 safely
• Semaglutide vs tirzepatide

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