Hims & Hers vs Willow
$238/mo against $399/mo for tirzepatide. Which is worth it, and for whom.
Updated 2026-09-18
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Both sell tirzepatide. Hims & Hers costs $238 a month and Willow costs $399, a difference of $161 a month or about $1,932 a year. What matters more is whether the two are dispensing the same category of product at all.
Hims & Hers is widest range of formats. Willow is straightforward single-price plans. They are not aimed at the same person, and the cheaper one is not automatically the right answer — though it usually is once you have established that both dispense the same thing.
What is actually being dispensed. Neither publishes which pharmacy compounds the medication, so ask both before you order and get the answer in writing.
Side by side
| Hims & Hers | Willow | |
|---|---|---|
| Advertised from | $199 | $399 |
| Membership on top | $39/mo | None |
| True monthly cost | $238 | $399 |
| Roughly, per year | $2,856 | $4,788 |
| Price includes medication | Yes | Yes |
| Names its pharmacy | Not published | Not published |
| Our score | 3.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 |
Prices verified 2026-09-18. "True monthly cost" is what you are billed in month two, once any introductory rate has lapsed and any membership has renewed.
Where the two differ on record
They differ on 2 of the 7 things we track, and behave the same on the other 5. The differences are what the price gap is actually buying.
| Hims & Hers | Willow | |
|---|---|---|
| Offers an oral or sublingual option | Yes | No |
| Can dispense FDA-approved branded medication | Yes | No |
What each discloses: Hims & Hers
- Weight-loss membership advertised at $39 for the first month.
- Compounded GLP-1 injections priced from $199/month.
- Oral medication kits priced from $79/month.
- Branded Zepbound offered at $1,899/month.
- Company has announced oral semaglutide pricing starting around $49/month, with the 1.5 mg dose around $149/month.
Where it wins: One account covers oral, compounded injectable and branded options. Watch for: The advertised entry prices and the membership are separate charges. Add $39/month to whatever medication figure you were quoted.
What each discloses: Willow
- Compounded tirzepatide listed at $399/month.
Where it wins: A single price with no membership arithmetic. Watch for: There is little published detail on how dose changes are handled. Ask before committing.
Each one’s strengths
Hims & Hers.
- One account covers oral, compounded injectable and branded options.
- Large enough to keep supply steady when smaller sellers run dry.
Willow.
- A single price with no membership arithmetic.
How they score
| What we weigh | Weight | Hims & Hers | Willow |
|---|---|---|---|
| True monthly cost | 30% | 3.4 | 2.4 |
| Price honesty | 20% | 3.2 | 3 |
| Clinical support | 20% | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| Pharmacy sourcing | 15% | 3.9 | 3.1 |
| Cancelling | 15% | 3.3 | 3 |
Hims & Hers scores higher overall at 3.5 out of 5. The weights are published on how we rate, and so is the note about which of these is our paid featured partner.
Which to choose
- Pick Hims & Hers if cost is the binding constraint. Over a year the gap is about $1,932, which is real money for the same class of medication.
- Pick Willow if what it does better matters to you — a single price with no membership arithmetic.
- Ask both which pharmacy compounds the medication and whether it is a 503A or 503B facility. Neither publishes it.
The verdict
On price alone, Hims & Hers at $238 a month is the more defensible choice on arithmetic alone. Willow earns its premium only if you will actually use what it does differently. Read the full reviews before deciding: Hims & Hers and Willow.
How they sit against everyone else
| Dispensed by | Product | Per month | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coreage Rx Best overall on true monthly cost | Compounded | $199 | 4.5 |
| Trimi Lowest flat price with named pharmacies | Compounded | $125 | 4.6 |
| PlexusDx Pharmacy transparency and genetic testing | Compounded | $189 | 4.4 |
| Ozari Health Lowest advertised semaglutide price | Compounded | $125 | 4.4 |
| Fifty 410 Prepaid blocks with no subscription | Compounded | $133 | 4.2 |
| Ivím Health Unlimited clinician access | Compounded | $199 | 4 |
| Mochi Health Insurance concierge support | Compounded | $278 +$79 fee | 3.6 |
| Coby Health Multi-month value with supplies included | Compounded | $239 | 3.6 |
| Hims & Hers Widest range of formats | Compounded | $238 +$39 fee | 3.5 |
| Ro Branded medication with insurance help | FDA-approved brand | $448 +$149 fee | 3.5 |
| Zealthy Low-cost entry with insurance routing | Compounded | $216 | 3.5 |
| LifeMD Insurance coordination | Compounded | $149 | 3.5 |
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