How do Hello Alpha and ReShape Lifesciences compare on pricing?

Hello Alpha starts at varying prices. ReShape Lifesciences starts at varying prices. Actual cost depends on the medication, dose, and billing cycle you choose.

Hello Alpha vs ReShape Lifesciences

A detailed head-to-head comparison of Hello Alpha and ReShape Lifesciences — pricing, peptides, consultation models, and patient reviews.

At a Glance

	Hello Alpha	ReShape Lifesciences
Rating	No reviews	No reviews
Starting Price	N/A	N/A
Peptides Offered	2	2
Consultation	Hybrid	Hybrid
Lab Testing	No	No
Shipping	3-5 business days	3-5 business days
Headquarters	Palo Alto, CA	Eden Prairie, MN
Founded	2018	2012

Hello Alpha

RatingNo reviews

Starting PriceN/A

Peptides2

ConsultationHybrid

Lab TestingNo

Shipping3-5 business days

Pros

Broad healthcare platform
Available in all 50 states
24/7 provider messaging included in membership
No contracts
FDA-approved medications only
FSA/HSA eligible

Cons

$79/mo membership required before you even know if you qualify for GLP-1s
No compounded GLP-1 options
No lifestyle coaching, nutrition guidance, or behavioral support
Lab work not included
Does not handle prior authorizations
Async-only

ReShape Lifesciences

RatingNo reviews

Starting PriceN/A

Peptides2

ConsultationHybrid

Lab TestingNo

Shipping3-5 business days

Pros

Only platform combining telehealth GLP-1 prescribing with an FDA-cleared intragastric balloon option
Procedural track appeals to patients who prefer a device-based intervention over daily or weekly injections
Balloon option does not require general anesthesia and is reversible

Cons

Intragastric balloon procedures cost $3,000–$9,000+ and are rarely covered by insurance
Smaller platform with limited independent reviews and less public transparency than major GLP-1 telehealth companies
GLP-1 telehealth program availability and details are difficult to verify independently
Geographic availability for balloon procedures is limited to affiliated surgical centers

Pros & Cons

Hello Alpha

Pros

+Broad healthcare platform
+Available in all 50 states
+24/7 provider messaging included in membership
+No contracts
+FDA-approved medications only
+FSA/HSA eligible

Cons

-$79/mo membership required before you even know if you qualify for GLP-1s
-No compounded GLP-1 options
-No lifestyle coaching, nutrition guidance, or behavioral support
-Lab work not included
-Does not handle prior authorizations
-Async-only

ReShape Lifesciences

Pros

+Only platform combining telehealth GLP-1 prescribing with an FDA-cleared intragastric balloon option
+Procedural track appeals to patients who prefer a device-based intervention over daily or weekly injections
+Balloon option does not require general anesthesia and is reversible

Cons

-Intragastric balloon procedures cost $3,000–$9,000+ and are rarely covered by insurance
-Smaller platform with limited independent reviews and less public transparency than major GLP-1 telehealth companies
-GLP-1 telehealth program availability and details are difficult to verify independently
-Geographic availability for balloon procedures is limited to affiliated surgical centers

Peptide Pricing Comparison

Peptide	Hello Alpha	ReShape Lifesciences
Semaglutide	Price unavailable	Price unavailable
Tirzepatide	Price unavailable	Price unavailable

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hello Alpha or ReShape Lifesciences better?

Hello Alpha offers 2 peptides and hybrid consultations. ReShape Lifesciences offers 2 peptides and hybrid consultations. The best choice depends on which peptides you need, your budget, and preferred consultation model.

Which is cheaper, Hello Alpha or ReShape Lifesciences?

See the pricing table above for a detailed comparison.

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