Belle vs.
Effecty
See exactly where Belle pulls ahead, feature by feature.
Straight facts, no fine print: pricing, care and plan details, side by side.
| Compare the details |
The Belle approach
Belle ★ Compounded Tirzepatide & Semaglutide
4.5 ★★★★★1,367 Trustpilot reviews
Belle leads on 7 of 9 categories below |
Effecty Compounded semaglutide & tirzepatide
4.6 ★★★★★1,308 Trustpilot reviews; 6% one-star
Good to knowA lower price, without an in-house care team.
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| Pricing | ||
| Semaglutide |
$199/mo
All doses · flat rate
As low as $109/mo on an annual plan |
$170/mo
Compounded injectable, same price at every dose, billed monthly; $75 off the first order
As low as $130/mo on a 12-month plan ($150 on 3-month, $140 on 6-month) |
| Tirzepatide |
$249/mo
All doses · flat rate
As low as $179/mo on an annual plan |
$235/mo
Compounded tirzepatide is offered again; same price at every dose, billed monthly; $75 off the first order
As low as $190/mo on a 12-month plan ($210 on 3-month, $200 on 6-month) |
| Multi-Month Plans |
1-, 2-, 6- & 12-month plans
Annual plans: $109/mo semaglutide or $179/mo tirzepatide |
Monthly, 3-, 6- and 12-month plans
Lower rates require a 3- to 12-month plan |
| Membership Fee |
None, all-in pricing
No hidden fees on top of your medication |
None
No separate membership fee |
| Care Team & Support | ||
| Medical Team |
In-house doctors & staff
The medical team is employed directly by Belle, not contracted out to a third-party network |
Affiliated medical group
Terms: providers employed by or contracted with Wasef Health P.A.; Effecty does not provide medical services; platform by Bask Health |
| Dietitian / Nutritionist |
Included in every plan
Dedicated dietitian and nutritionist access |
Not included
No dietitian or nutritionist services mentioned on the website or FAQ |
| How You Reach the Care Team |
Clinical, provider & support calls
Easily accessible booking links, with same-day appointments available for all three call types. |
Chat-based; first reply can take 24 hours
Initial contact within 24 hours; questions answered while subscribed |
| Care Between Refills |
Optional welcome call, plus check-ins by call or text
Book an optional welcome call when you join. After that, request a check-in call anytime, and short check-in texts ask how things are going and watch for side effects. |
Maintenance planning near goal weight
Providers help plan maintenance as patients approach target weight |
| Pharmacy & Flexibility | ||
| Compounding Pharmacy |
Licensed 503A & 503B pharmacies
Both FDA-registered pharmacy types for quality and compliance |
503A pharmacies only
Partners with 503A compounding pharmacies; pharmacies inspected every 6-12 months with third-party batch testing required; no 503B mentioned; specific pharmacy names not disclosed |
| Cancellation Policy |
Cancel anytime, no hassle
No long-term lock-in, no cancellation fees, no runaround |
Cancel via email; current cycle non-refundable
Cancel anytime by emailing with "Cancel my account" subject; once prescription sent to pharmacy, cancellation applies to future shipments only; no lock-in period |
| Shipment Control |
Full control: pause, delay, or cancel
Manage your shipments on your schedule, no questions asked |
No pause or delay option
Monthly and bimonthly delivery; cancellation applies to future shipments only |
Comparison notes
Cancel anytime. No membership fee. In-house doctors from day one.
Sources and review status
Provider sources reviewed . Pricing, membership, medical team, plan lengths and Trustpilot rechecked from public pricing, product, FAQ and terms pages; no checkout or independent service audit. Trustpilot rating checked on the same date.
Stay connected with the Belle Community.
Weekly groups, nutrition guidance and an active community to connect with between appointments.
Weekly support groups
Connect with others, share experiences and find encouragement each week.
Weekly dietitian sessions
Make time each week for nutrition education and practical questions with a dietitian.
An active community
Join conversations, ask questions and explore educational posts about GLP-1s, nutrition and healthy habits.
Belle clinicians participate weekly, sharing education and answering member questions.
Free to join. Open to anyone 18 and older.
An educational and peer-support space. For personal medical advice, contact your care team.
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