embody vs Sunlight
embody and Sunlight are both telehealth GLP-1 programs, but they differ on price, medications, shipping and how you pay. Here's the side-by-side, with the numbers, so you can pick the right one.
Last reviewed 2026-09-01 · Pricing is provider-reported and changes often — confirm current rates on each provider's site. We may earn a commission.
Educational, not medical advice. This page explains GLP-1 medications in general terms. Only a licensed clinician who knows your history can decide what's right for you.
embody is our pick in this matchup — flat, transparent pricing with LegitScript-certified 503A pharmacies. Consider Sunlight instead if its strength — flexible plans with convenient virtual care — matters more to you.
View Plan: embodyChoose embody if…
you want embody's edge — flat, transparent pricing with LegitScript-certified 503A pharmacies.
Choose Sunlight if…
you want Sunlight's edge — flexible plans with convenient virtual care.
Cost breakdown
The numbers that actually decide it, side by side.
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|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $69/mo (compounded semaglutide) | Varies by plan |
| Semaglutide | $69/mo flat (compounded) | Compounded (plan-dependent) |
| Tirzepatide | $119/mo flat (compounded) | Compounded (plan-dependent) |
| Offering | Compounded | Compounded |
| Shipping | Free 1–2 day shipping | Included |
| Insurance | Cash only | Cash |
On price, embody lists $69/mo flat (compounded) for compounded semaglutide and $119/mo flat (compounded) for tirzepatide, while Sunlight lists Compounded (plan-dependent) and Compounded (plan-dependent). Where prices are published, embody is the lower-cost option.
Both are cash-pay compounded programs, so the real decision comes down to price, shipping, pharmacy credentials and support rather than the drug itself.
Full specs, side by side
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|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $69/mo (compounded semaglutide) | Varies by plan |
| Compounded semaglutide | $69/mo flat (compounded) | Compounded (plan-dependent) |
| Tirzepatide | $119/mo flat (compounded) | Compounded (plan-dependent) |
| GLP-1 + GIP option | Yes — tirzepatide is a GLP-1/GIP dual agonist, $119/mo | Yes — compounded tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP) |
| Offering type | Compounded | Compounded |
| New-patient offer | Flat pricing (no intro-then-hike model) | Varies |
| Billing model | Monthly, flat rate | Flexible monthly plans |
| What's included | Visit with licensed doctor, Medication, Free 1–2 day shipping | Virtual consultation, Medication, Follow-up care |
| Lab work | Online intake | Online intake |
| Shipping | Free 1–2 day shipping | Included |
| Refills | Monthly refills | Monthly refills |
| States | Most US states | Most US states |
| Pharmacy | 503A pharmacies; LegitScript-certified | US compounding pharmacies |
| Clinicians | US-licensed doctors | US-licensed providers |
| Insurance | Cash only | Cash |
| Consultation | Online visit with licensed doctors | Virtual consultation |
| Our rating | 9.9 · Exceptional | 8.7 · Very Good |
Medications & formulations
- embody: compounded GLP-1. Yes — tirzepatide is a GLP-1/GIP dual agonist, $119/mo
- Sunlight: compounded GLP-1. Yes — compounded tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP)
New to the drugs themselves? Read our plain-language guides to semaglutide and tirzepatide.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Flat, published pricing with no tiers to decode
- Both semaglutide and tirzepatide offered
- Free 1–2 day shipping
- LegitScript certification and 503A pharmacies stated upfront
Cons
- Compounded only — no brand-name Wegovy/Zepbound
- Cash-pay only (no insurance billing)
Pros
- Flexible, adaptable plans
- Licensed providers
- Convenient online follow-ups
Cons
- Pricing not published upfront
- Compounded only
Where each one has the edge
We don't tally a winner — that hides the trade-offs. Here's who leads on each dimension and why.
embody: $69/mo flat (compounded). Sunlight: Compounded (plan-dependent).
embody offers compounded; Sunlight offers compounded.
embody: Free 1–2 day shipping. Sunlight: Included.
embody publicly states LegitScript certification.
Both are primarily cash-pay for compounded GLP-1.
Match by your priority
The fastest way to decide: find your top priority, see which program we'd point you to.
If your priority is the lowest published price
If your priority is the best shipping
If your priority is our overall pick
embody vs Sunlight: common questions
The bottom line
embody is our pick in this matchup — flat, transparent pricing with LegitScript-certified 503A pharmacies. Choose Sunlight only if its strength (flexible plans with convenient virtual care) matters more to you than price and our overall rating.
How we compare — and how to read this
We compare programs on the factors that actually affect a patient: real price (including whether it's compounded or branded), medications and formulations offered, shipping, pharmacy accreditation and clinician model, insurance stance, and commitment. We name a top pick for most people, but we show the trade-offs in full so you can override it when your priorities or insurance point the other way. Pricing is provider-reported and changes frequently — and compounded-drug availability shifts with FDA shortage status — so always confirm the current details on the provider's own site before enrolling. Affiliate relationships do not change a program's placement. This page is educational and not medical advice; see our disclaimer.