StaveMD vs Collective
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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StaveMD
Best for: people who want semaglutide, tirzepatide, an oral tablet or a microdose from one brand, billed monthly
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Collective
Best for: the lowest flat medication price if you can absorb an annual membership fee
Visit Collective →StaveMD and Collective 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 $149/mo, and Collective edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 7.1 out of 10). Below we break down pricing, what each plan covers, the six-dimension score, pros and cons, and exactly who should pick which.
Pricing
StaveMD
12 weeks $417, 24 weeks $774, 52 weeks $1,417 upfront (the "$109/mo" headline)
12 weeks $567, 24 weeks $1,074, 52 weeks $2,197 upfront (the "$169/mo" headline)
12 weeks $567, 24 weeks $1,074, 52 weeks $2,067 upfront (the "$159/mo" headline)
12 weeks $477, 24 weeks $894, 52 weeks $1,677 upfront (the "$129/mo" headline)
Same ladder as semaglutide microdose: 12 weeks $477, 24 weeks $894, 52 weeks $1,677
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.'
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What’s included
StaveMD
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Included
Lab work
Not disclosed
Coaching
Not disclosed
Collective
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Included
Lab work
Not disclosed
Coaching
Not disclosed
Score breakdown
Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.
StaveMD
7.1/10
Collective
8.3/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | StaveMD | Collective |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $149/mo | ✓$59/mo |
| Features | ✓8 features | 3 features |
| States Available | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | ✓ Yes | — |
| FDA Warnings | None | None |
About StaveMD
StaveMD is a telehealth brand that prescribes compounded semaglutide (injection or dissolving tablet), tirzepatide and low-dose microdose programs through OpenLoop's clinician network, with named compounding pharmacies and free shipping. Month-to-month plans start at $149 for semaglutide and $199 for tirzepatide. The "from $109/mo" headline is the 52-week plan, charged as $1,417 upfront.
Read our full StaveMD review →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 →Pros & Cons
StaveMD
What we like
- Month-to-month semaglutide injections at $149 per 4 weeks, with no membership fee on top
- Offers injections, a daily dissolving semaglutide tablet, and low-dose microdose programs for semaglutide or tirzepatide
- Names its prescribing group (OpenLoop Healthcare Partners) and four fulfilling pharmacies, with addresses, in its terms
- Cancel any time from your account, with no phone call and no notice period
- Full refund if a provider decides treatment isn't right for you, since no medication is ordered
- Free shipping, and the site says plans are HSA/FSA eligible
Watch-outs
- The "from $109/mo" headline is the 52-week plan, charged as $1,417 upfront; month-to-month semaglutide is $149
- Plans are labeled "/mo" but bill every 4 weeks, which is 13 charges a year, not 12
- The full price list only appears after the whole health intake and your name, address, phone and email
- "Trusted by millions" and "2,000,003+ members" are OpenLoop network totals, not StaveMD patients, per its own footer
- The homepage says "LegitScript-certified," but no certification record exists for the site in LegitScript's directory
- Refundability of unused months on a prepaid 12, 24 or 52-week plan is not spelled out
- Support is email-only; no phone number is published
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
Our Verdict
Collective edges out StaveMD with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for the lowest flat medication price if you can absorb an annual membership fee. StaveMD remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for people who want semaglutide, tirzepatide, an oral tablet or a microdose from one brand, billed monthly.
Choose StaveMD if…
You want people who want semaglutide, tirzepatide, an oral tablet or a microdose from one brand, billed monthly and a starting price around $149/mo.
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.
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