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GoodRx vs LifeMD: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of GoodRx and LifeMD based on our independent scoring across trust, value, experience, product range, and reputation — plus real pricing for the treatments they both offer.

Our Verdict

GoodRx scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (74.3/100 vs 68/100), leading on trust & safety, value, reputation. LifeMD comes out ahead on product range.

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74
GoodRx
Good

Prescription discount giant that expanded into telehealth, with the unique advantage of integrated drug price comparison.

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LifeMD
Good

Publicly traded telehealth betting big on weight loss, with aggressive GLP-1 pricing and fast-growing subscriber base.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionGoodRxLifeMD
Overall Score74.3/100 ✓68/100
Trust & Safety30%75/100 ✓65/100
Value25%85/100 ✓75/100
Experience20%70/10070/100
Product Range15%60/10065/100 ✓
Reputation10%75/100 ✓60/100

At a Glance

Founded20112020
HeadquartersSanta Monica, CANew York, NY
Publicly tradedYes (GDRX)Yes (LFMD)
Treatment categories66
Treatments listed55
Starting price$39/mo$149/mo

Pricing Where They Compete

Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.

CategoryGoodRxLifeMD
Sexual Health$18–$109
ED Subscription
$14–$38
Sildenafil (via Rex MD)
Dermatology——
Weight Loss / GLP-1$39
Weight Loss Subscription (care only)
$149–$349
Branded Wegovy (oral/injectable)
Hair Loss$16–$26
Hair Loss Subscription
$14–$27
Finasteride (via Rex MD)

GoodRx

+Integrated drug price comparison — find cheapest pharmacy instantly
+Massive existing user trust from discount platform
+Per-visit care from $39–70 with no membership, or $19 a visit with the $14.99/mo Companion membership
−Publishes editorial explaining the $50 Medicare GLP-1 Bridge copay but never surfaces it in the buying funnel, so an eligible beneficiary can pay several times more through the cash-pay programme with no prompt
−Primarily a discount-card and price-comparison business; the telehealth arm is a separate cash-pay line, GoodRx Care Direct, with care delivered by an affiliated medical group and a staffing partner rather than by GoodRx
−Telehealth secondary to core discount business
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LifeMD

+Novo Nordisk partnership for branded Wegovy (pill and pen)
+Eli Lilly partnership for branded Zepbound access
+Publicly traded with quarterly earnings transparency — 25% revenue growth in 2025
−Compounded GLP-1s discontinued — pivoted to branded medications
−Aggressive marketing draws scrutiny from health professionals
−Narrower treatment range than Hims or Ro
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GoodRx vs LifeMD — FAQ

Is GoodRx better than LifeMD?

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GoodRx scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (74.3/100 vs 68/100), leading on trust & safety, value, reputation. LifeMD comes out ahead on product range.

Is GoodRx or LifeMD cheaper?

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GoodRx has the lower starting price (from $39/mo vs $149/mo for LifeMD). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do GoodRx and LifeMD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Sexual Health, Dermatology, Weight Loss / GLP-1, Hair Loss. GoodRx covers 6 treatment categories total and LifeMD covers 6.

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