Head-to-head · WeighScore
Basal Health vs Zappy Health
The verdict
Zappy Health takes it — 66.2/100 to 47.7/100.
Zappy Health grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Zappy Health is a telehealth weight-loss platform offering both compounded and brand-name GLP-1: compounded semaglutide from $159/month and tirzepatide from $299/month, plus brand Wegovy and Zepbound.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Basal Health | Zappy Health |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 47.7/100 | 66.2/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #494 | #198 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $159/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $299/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | 42 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #494 · C
Strengths
- Stated nationwide coverage (50 states + DC)
- Metabolic-framework positioning rather than single-product
- Clinician-supervised dosing rather than a fixed protocol
- Adaptive monitoring approach
Where it loses points
- No pricing shown publicly — you must complete intake to see cost
- Compounding pharmacy partner not named
- GLP-1 molecules not specified (semaglutide vs tirzepatide vs oral)
- No LegitScript badge visible on the homepage
- No FDA compounded-medication disclaimer on the pages reviewed
Graded #198 · C
Strengths
- Both compounded GLP-1 and brand-name Wegovy/Zepbound available
- Flat pricing that doesn't increase as your dose goes up
- Cheaper on longer subscriptions — compounded semaglutide from $159/month
- Online visit with a licensed clinician; no insurance required
Where it loses points
- Third-party reports of an order arriving with an unlicensed-pharmacy label
- Not available in 8 states (HI, AL, AR, CA, KS, MI, MN, MS)
- Operating legal entity isn't clearly disclosed on the site
- Lowest prices require a 9-month commitment
Also worth a look
Neither is our top-graded pick — CoreAge Rx leads the scorecard
Across all 499 providers, CoreAge Rx grades highest at 91.8/100 (A−). Top of the scorecard: flat transparent pricing, both molecules, nationwide — no teaser-rate games.
Pricing/verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last grading; the WeighScore is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.