Collective vs MEDVi
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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Collective
Best for: the lowest flat medication price if you can absorb an annual membership fee
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MEDVi
Best for: switching between compounded and brand-name GLP-1 through one provider
Visit MEDVi →Collective and MEDVi are both GLP-1 Providers competing for the same patients, but they make different trade-offs on price, coverage, and what's included. In our scoring, Collective starts lower at $59/mo versus $249/mo, and MEDVi is the option we'd start with for most patients. Below we break down pricing, what each plan covers, the six-dimension score, pros and cons, and exactly who should pick which.
Pricing
Collective
Verbatim: 'Compounded Semaglutide: $59/month. Same price, every dose. Cancel anytime.' ⛔ EXCLUDES the required membership — the site states 'What does it cost? $59/month + $199 annual membership.' First-year total is $907 ($75.58/mo equivalent).
Verbatim: 'Compounded Tirzepatide: $69/month. Same price, any dose.' ⛔ EXCLUDES the required membership — 'The cost is $69/month + $199 annual membership.' First-year total is $1,027 ($85.58/mo equivalent).
Verbatim: 'Requires Collective membership: 21 day free trial, then a low annual $199 membership fee. No recurring monthly membership charges.' Charged yearly, not monthly. Terms of Use: 'all membership fees are non-refundable, and partial-period refunds are not provided.'
MEDVi
$299 is the locked-in refill price; $179 first-month 'SUMMER Sale' on the main and affiliate-landing funnels; a $149 first-month variant runs on the ?page=multi3 funnel. Affiliate landing (?page=multi) shows $179.
Flat 'Starting at $249' — no intro discount shown.
$99 Membership + Medication Cost — medication cost not published (varies/insurance may reimburse). 'Availability is subject to change.'
$99 Membership + Medication Cost — medication cost not published. COMPOUNDED tirzepatide ($349 in our current entry) is no longer published anywhere on glp1.medvi.org, home.medvi.org, or the intake flow (0 mentions) — treat as discontinued/not published, do not carry the $349 row forward.
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What’s included
Collective
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Included
Lab work
Not disclosed
Coaching
Not disclosed
MEDVi
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Included
Lab work
Not disclosed
Coaching
Included
Score breakdown
Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.
Collective
8.3/10
MEDVi
7.1/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | Collective | MEDVi |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | ✓$59/mo | $249/mo |
| Features | 3 features | ✓7 features |
| States Available | Not disclosed | 48 |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | ✓ Yes |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warnings | ✓None | 1 warning |
About Collective
Collective (collective.org) is a membership-based telehealth platform from the founder of Thrive Market, selling compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide at a flat price on every dose. Medication is billed separately from a required annual membership, and the program bundles unlimited clinician messaging, dietitian access and express cold shipping.
Read our full Collective review →About MEDVi
MEDVi is a telehealth weight-loss platform offering compounded GLP-1 injections and tablets (semaglutide) as well as brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound through licensed US pharmacies. Medical treatment is delivered by OpenLoop Health clinicians and CareGLP Affiliated P.C.s.
Read our full MEDVi review →Pros & Cons
Collective
What we like
- The lowest published compounded GLP-1 medication prices we track — $59/month semaglutide and $69/month tirzepatide
- Flat pricing at every dose, so titrating up does not raise the bill
- Unlimited clinician messaging and registered-dietitian access are included rather than upsold
- 21-day free trial on the membership before the annual fee is charged
Watch-outs
- The advertised $59 and $69 exclude a mandatory $199 annual membership — the real first-year cost is $907 and $1,027
- Membership fees are non-refundable and no partial-period refunds are given
- Compounding pharmacies are described only as 'independent, third-party licensed pharmacies' and are never named
- State availability is not published on the marketing site
MEDVi
What we like
- Both compounded and brand-name (Wegovy, Zepbound) GLP-1 options in one platform
- Oral tablet and injectable formats
- Named US pharmacy partners (Triad Rx, Precision Medicine, RedRock Pharmacy, Beaker Pharmacy & Compounding)
- Clinical oversight through OpenLoop Health provider network and CareGLP Affiliated P.C.s
- Direct-to-home shipping with 24/7 support
Watch-outs
- Refill price for compounded GLP-1 injection ($299) steps up significantly from $179 first-month offer
- Not available in Mississippi or North Dakota (telehealth regulation constraints)
- Alabama and California patients can only receive injectable formats, not tablets, per state law
- Kansas, Indiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and West Virginia require a synchronous provider visit before prescribing
- No LegitScript or PCAB certification disclosed on the site
Our Verdict
MEDVi is our recommended choice here, particularly for switching between compounded and brand-name GLP-1 through one provider. Collective is a solid alternative, especially if you want the lowest flat medication price if you can absorb an annual membership fee — compare the six-dimension breakdown and pricing below to weigh them for your situation.
Choose Collective if…
You want the lowest flat medication price if you can absorb an annual membership fee and a starting price around $59/mo.
Choose MEDVi if…
You want switching between compounded and brand-name GLP-1 through one provider and a starting price around $249/mo.
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- Semaglutide · Drugs and brands
- Tirzepatide · Drugs and brands
- Compounded GLP-1 · Pharmacy and drug forms
- 503A pharmacy · Pharmacy and drug forms
- PCAB accreditation · Pharmacy and drug forms
- Prior authorization (PA) · Insurance and regulatory
- Off-label use · Insurance and regulatory
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