Head-to-head comparison
Ark Health vs Gala Health
Two GLP-1 providers, one scorecard. Both are graded on the same six Desk Score dimensions — here is how they stack up, and which one fits you.
Desk Score
Ark Health is a national direct-to-consumer telehealth platform with one of the widest menus in the directory — compounded semaglutide ($169/mo), tirzepatide ($249/mo) and oral semaglutide ($125/mo).
$1,399/mo (brand-name) sema · $1,499/mo (brand-name) tirz · Verified July 2026
Marked down on: States served not listed — can't confirm coverage in your state without contacting support
Desk Score
A women's desk that pairs a genuine brand-name Ozempic path with low compounded pricing in all 50 states — every rate of which is a yearly subscription.
$1,299/mo (brand-name) sema · $179/mo (see conditions) tirz · Verified August 2026
Marked down on: No month-to-month price is published anywhere — the $179/mo hero now reads “$179/mo all doses, no hidden fees” and the term has moved into a shared footnote under the treatment cards (“Price calculated based on a yearly subscription plan”), the $149/mo microdose tier carries the same term, and the FAQ quotes a third figure at “starting at just $199 per month (with a 3-month plan)”
Gala Health takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 81/100 (B−) against 65/100 (C) for Ark Health. Ark Health still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Desk Score, dimension by dimension
Same six measured dimensions for both. The red flag marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
Ark Health
65/100
C
Gala Health
81/100
B−
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | Ark Health | Gala Health |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $1,399/mobrand-name$1,399/mo (brand Ozempic) | $1,299/mobrand-name$1,299/mo (brand Ozempic) |
| Tirzepatide | $1,499/mobrand-name$1,499/mo (brand Mounjaro) | $179/mosee conditions$179/mo (compounded GLP-1/GIP containing tirzepatide; the site's own footnote reads “Price calculated based on a yearly subscription plan”; a $149/mo microdose tier carries the same term; no month-to-month rate is published anywhere) |
| Coverage | Not listed on Ark Health's site (checked July 2026) | All 50 states |
| Brand-name | Yes | Yes |
| Oral option | Yes | Injectable only |
| Best for | Broadest single-platform menu — compounded, brand and wellness adjuncts. | Women ready to commit to a year up front, who want a low compounded rate with a real brand-name Ozempic option on the same account. |
| Desk Score | 65/100C | 81/100B− |
The verdict
Desk pick — Gala HealthGala Health takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 81/100 (B−) against 65/100 (C) for Ark Health. Ark Health still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose Ark Health if…
Broadest single-platform menu — compounded, brand and wellness adjuncts.
$1,399/mo (brand-name) sema · $1,499/mo (brand-name) tirz
Choose Gala Health if…
Women ready to commit to a year up front, who want a low compounded rate with a real brand-name Ozempic option on the same account.
$1,299/mo (brand-name) sema · $179/mo (see conditions) tirz · All 50 states
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a referral commission at no extra cost to you, and what we write about a provider reads the same either way. Read full breakdowns: Ark Health · Gala Health.
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CoreAge Rx leads the whole ranking at 94/100
Whichever of these two you lean toward, our #1-rated provider outscores them both. One price at every dose, both molecules, all 50 states. The $99 and $149 figures are 12-month plans paid up front, not a monthly bill.
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Pricing and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last scoring; the Desk Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's own site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.