Found and AltRx prescribe the same GLP-1 medications — so what really separates them is the care around the prescription. Found is our pick for best for coaching; AltRx, for best value. Here's how they stack up, category by category.
Bottom line: Found wins
Found is the stronger program if you value coaching and a polished experience, and it wins here. AltRx counters on price and speed — if the lowest entry cost is the deciding factor and you're happy to self-manage, it's the better fit.
Round by round
We scored both programs on the six things that actually decide a weight-loss plan. Found takes 4, AltRx takes 2. Here's how each category shook out.
Clinical support
How much real clinician time, messaging and follow-up you get. Found scores 9.0 to 8.0 — clearly ahead.
Medication access
The range of GLP-1 options and how easily the plan adapts. Found scores 8.8 to 8.6 — just ahead.
Value
What you get for the money, judged against comparable programs. AltRx scores 9.5 to 8.6 — clearly ahead.
Onboarding
How quickly and painlessly you can get started. AltRx scores 9.1 to 8.8 — a step ahead.
App & tracking
The quality of the day-to-day tools. Found scores 9.4 to 8.2 — clearly ahead.
Transparency
How clearly pricing and terms are laid out up front. Found scores 8.9 to 8.4 — a step ahead.
Where they differ most
The clearest daylight between them shows up in app & tracking, where Found leads 9.4 to 8.2 and clinical support, where Found leads 9.0 to 8.0. Zoom out and the split is simple: Found is our pick for best for coaching, while AltRx earns AltRx's place as best value.
Pricing: Found vs AltRx
AltRx is the more budget-friendly of the two ($, budget), while Found sits higher ($$, mid-range). Remember that prices move constantly and depend on your dose, so treat the tiers as a guide and confirm the current number with each provider. The figure that matters is the total monthly cost once you reach your maintenance dose — a cheap starter price can climb. We unpack this in how much compounded semaglutide costs.
The specs, side by side
| Found | AltRx | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor rating | 9.0/10 · Excellent | 8.6/10 · Great |
| Best for | Best for coaching | Best value |
| Clinician support | Strong | Good |
| Medication access | Strong | Solid |
| Ease of starting | Strong | Strong |
| Value for money | Solid | Extensive |
| Typical price | $$ · Mid-range | $ · Budget |
Which should you pick?
Common questions
Is Found better than AltRx?
In our scoring, Found comes out ahead — 9.0/10 to 8.6/10, winning 4 of the six categories we rate. That makes it our pick for most people. AltRx is still the better choice if you want the lowest entry price and a fast start.
Which is cheaper, Found or AltRx?
AltRx is the cheaper option. AltRx is the more budget-friendly of the two ($, budget), while Found sits higher ($$, mid-range). Whichever you lean toward, compare the total cost at your maintenance dose — not just the introductory price.
Do Found and AltRx prescribe the same medications?
Both work from the same GLP-1 toolkit — semaglutide and/or tirzepatide, branded or compounded depending on the plan. On medication access and flexibility, Found scores a little higher in our review. Availability of any specific product shifts over time, so confirm current options with each provider.
Which has better clinician support, Found or AltRx?
Found edges ahead on clinical support in our scoring — that's the depth of real clinician time and follow-up you get. Both include a genuine medical review; the difference is how much ongoing access comes with it.
Are Found and AltRx legit?
Both meet the bar we score for: a real evaluation by a licensed clinician before any prescription, clear medication information, and a way to reach someone with questions. Neither should issue a GLP-1 without a proper review.
Which has the better app, Found or AltRx?
Found has the edge on day-to-day tools and tracking in our scoring. If living in an app and logging progress matters to you, that's worth weighing; if you mostly want the medication handled, it matters less.
Can I switch between Found and AltRx?
Generally, yes. Neither program locks you into a long contract, so if you start with one and it isn't the right fit you can move to the other. Just never stop or change a GLP-1 medication without talking to your clinician first.
Our pick: Found
Found came out ahead across our scoring. Check its current plans and offer directly with the provider.
View Found plans →Both programs are scored with the same independent methodology. We may earn a commission from either provider — it changes nothing about the scores or the verdict. Pricing tiers are relative; confirm current prices with each provider. Nothing here is medical advice.