Head-to-head · WeighScore
Klinic vs ZipHealth
The verdict
Klinic takes it — 60.8/100 to 55.6/100.
Klinic grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Klinic is a LegitScript-certified multi-condition telehealth platform prescribing brand-name GLP-1 medications—Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide)—to patients across all 50 U.S.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Klinic | ZipHealth |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 60.8/100 | 55.6/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #312 | #438 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #312 · C
Strengths
- LegitScript certified, licensed in all 50 states, DEA registered, HIPAA/SOC 2 Type II compliant
- Broad insurance acceptance including Medicare, Medicaid, BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UHC, and Humana
- Klinic handles all prior authorization—patient never manages PA paperwork
- Brand-name FDA-approved GLP-1s (Wegovy, Zepbound) at full clinical doses with home delivery
- Named clinical leadership (CMO Dr. Saba Haq, Chief Physician Dr. Vivek Chander) and disclosed founder
Where it loses points
- Brand-name meds are costly self-pay: Wegovy ~$499/month, Zepbound ~$299/month (med cost alone; consult extra)
- No compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide option for patients seeking lower-cost alternatives
- Medication cost is separate from visit fees ($99 initial, $75 follow-up) — total self-pay cost is higher
- No labs or dedicated nutrition/coaching program included in any plan
- Pharmacy fulfillment via Klinic Pharmacy Hub Services LLC (non-dispensing hub); actual dispensing is third-party
Graded #438 · C
Strengths
- LegitScript certified with a named in-house US-licensed pharmacy
- Transparent clinical team including a board-certified MD and PharmD
- Same-day prescriptions and express overnight discreet shipping
- Lowest-price guarantee, no insurance required
- 230,000+ customers with a 4.4/5 Trustpilot rating
Where it loses points
- GLP-1 offering limited to compounded liraglutide (a daily injection)
- Monthly pricing not posted on public pages
- State availability not enumerated publicly
- No branded semaglutide or tirzepatide confirmed
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.