Amen Clinics vs Forward for Wellness Labs (2026): Cost & Which Wins

Best for Amen Clinics

Users who want another established diagnostics-driven clinic brand in the directory.

Best for Forward

Users who want a proactive, tech-enabled primary care membership with biometric monitoring and genetic testing included.

Biggest difference

Telehealth-first vs Telehealth-first access model.

Decision helper

Amen Clinics: Amen Clinics shows a visible starting price of $399 per package, but deeper pricing detail is not fully public on the reviewed pages. Forward: Forward shows a visible starting price of $149 per month, but deeper pricing detail is not fully public on the reviewed pages.

Notable limitations

Amen Clinics: Some final pricing still depends on consult review, location, or service customization.

Forward: Membership structure can make the first visible price look cleaner than the full long-term cost.

Publicly verified care model notes

Amen Clinics: The public flow suggests clinician review or consultation before treatment begins.

Forward: A mandatory consult step was not clearly listed on the reviewed homepage.

Amen Clinics: Lab testing is signaled in the visible care model.

Forward: Lab testing is signaled in the visible care model.

Amen Clinics: Official policy pages reference cancellation, refund, or renewal terms, but buyers should still verify the exact current policy before enrolling.

Forward: Cancellation or pause terms were not clearly listed on the reviewed official pages and should be checked directly.

Transparency notes

Amen Clinics: Payment, privacy, or billing-policy pages were reviewed, but insurance, HSA, or FSA handling should still be confirmed directly.

Forward: Insurance, HSA, or FSA handling was not fully verified from the reviewed official pages.

Amen Clinics: Medication changes, shipping, or premium tiers may still change the final bill.

Forward: Medication changes, shipping, or premium tiers may still change the final bill.

Data snapshot — pricing sourced from public provider rates

Last updated

Apr 28, 2026

Providers analyzed

Price range

$399 vs $149

Methodology

How we collect data

Disclosure

Affiliate relationships

Amen Clinics

Official website reviewed

brain health and preventive clinic network with testing, imaging, and longevity-adjacent evaluation

Amen Clinics is a brain health and preventive clinic network with testing, imaging, and longevity-adjacent evaluation.

Wellness LabsDEXA ImagingSleep Optimization

Starting price

$399

per package

Service availability

Telehealth available

Labs included

Costa Mesa, CA

Users who want another established diagnostics-driven clinic brand in the directory.

Visitors comparing assessment-first clinics rather than treatment-first operators.

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Forward

Official website reviewed

tech-driven primary care membership offering unlimited visits, continuous health monitoring, genetic insights, and proactive care for a flat monthly fee

Forward is a tech-driven primary care membership offering unlimited visits, continuous health monitoring, genetic insights, and proactive care for a flat monthly fee.

Concierge MedicineWellness LabsLongevity MembershipsCardiometabolic Health

Starting price

$149

per month

Service availability

Telehealth available

Labs included

Multiple clinic locations in major US cities

Users who want a proactive, tech-enabled primary care membership with biometric monitoring and genetic testing included.

Visitors comparing concierge-style care at a lower monthly price point than traditional concierge practices.

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Signal	Amen Clinics	Forward
Wellness Labs price	$399	$149
Price range	$399	$149
Care model	Telehealth-first	Telehealth-first
Membership model	No membership required	Membership required
Availability	7 states + telehealth	17 states + telehealth
Transparency score	4/5	4/5
Limitations	Some final pricing still depends on consult review, location, or service customization.	Membership structure can make the first visible price look cleaner than the full long-term cost.

Winner by category

Best for price

Forward currently shows the lower visible wellness labs price anchor.

Best for convenience

Amen Clinics looks easier to use for shoppers prioritizing access and lower-friction logistics.

Best for service variety

Forward currently offers the broader service stack around this category.

Best for beginners

Amen Clinics looks friendlier for first-time shoppers who want simpler onboarding.

Which should you choose?

Choose Forward if your goal is the stronger overall mix of price clarity and service fit in wellness labs. Choose Amen Clinics if its access model or care structure is closer to how you actually want to buy this treatment.

Questions to ask before choosing

Specific to Wellness Labs programs — the service being compared here.

1Is a physician order required, or can I order panels directly?
2Are results reviewed with a clinician, or returned raw with no interpretation?
3What is the cost per panel, and is a membership or bundle more cost-effective?
4Can I use insurance or my HSA/FSA to pay for any of these tests?

Shopper intent shortcuts

Cheapest likely scenario

Forward

Forward currently shows the lower visible wellness labs price anchor, but the real bill still depends on labs, consults, and membership rules.

Fastest access

Amen Clinics

Amen Clinics looks better for low-friction access if you care most about telehealth and a simpler booking path.

Transparent pricing

Amen Clinics

Amen Clinics currently publishes the cleaner pricing trail for wellness labs.

More medically supervised

Verify both directly

Both providers need direct verification on clinician review, labs, and follow-up cadence.

FAQ

Wellness Labs comparison questions

Which provider is cheaper for wellness labs: Amen Clinics or Forward?

Forward currently shows the lower visible wellness labs price anchor, though the real comparison still depends on membership, labs, and consult structure.

Which provider looks stronger for wellness labs overall?

Forward currently looks stronger on the service-specific comparison because of its current blend of pricing, access model, and overall provider fit.

Why break this out into a wellness labs comparison page?

Because buyers often want a narrower answer than a full-provider comparison when they are only shopping one treatment category.

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Methodology and disclaimer

Updated Apr 28, 2026

This service comparison page is generated from provider overlap, current price anchors, convenience signals, and treatment-specific fit data. It is designed to be useful for category research, not medical decision-making.

Informational only. Longevity Costs publishes provider research, public pricing context, and comparison summaries for informational purposes only. The site is not a medical provider, clinic, pharmacy, or emergency service. Nothing on this page is medical advice, diagnosis, treatment guidance, or a claim that a therapy is proven, guaranteed, or appropriate for you. Consult a licensed medical professional before starting or changing any therapy.

Source

Public provider websites, rate sheets, and documented offers.

Verification

Verify final pricing directly with the provider before booking.

Cadence

Data is reviewed and updated on a rolling basis.

Sources

Amen Clinics homepage

Checked 2026-05-06 · Confidence 68%

Official homepage reviewed for care model and visible public positioning.

Amen Clinics contact page

Checked 2026-05-06 · Confidence 64%

Contact or support availability reviewed from official pages.

Amen Clinics faq page

Checked 2026-05-06 · Confidence 56%

FAQ reviewed for support, cancellation, and policy language.

Amen Clinics terms page

Checked 2026-05-06 · Confidence 62%

Terms or billing-policy language reviewed for cancellation clues.

Amen Clinics privacy page

Checked 2026-05-06 · Confidence 50%

Privacy or billing-policy page reviewed for support and payment context.

Sources

Forward homepage

Checked 2026-05-06 · Confidence 68%

Official homepage reviewed for care model and visible public positioning.

Publicly verified care model notes

Amen Clinics: The public flow suggests clinician review or consultation before treatment begins.

Forward: A mandatory consult step was not clearly listed on the reviewed homepage.

Amen Clinics: Lab testing is signaled in the visible care model.

Forward: Lab testing is signaled in the visible care model.

Amen Clinics: Official policy pages reference cancellation, refund, or renewal terms, but buyers should still verify the exact current policy before enrolling.

Forward: Cancellation or pause terms were not clearly listed on the reviewed official pages and should be checked directly.

Transparency notes

Amen Clinics: Payment, privacy, or billing-policy pages were reviewed, but insurance, HSA, or FSA handling should still be confirmed directly.

Forward: Insurance, HSA, or FSA handling was not fully verified from the reviewed official pages.

Amen Clinics: Medication changes, shipping, or premium tiers may still change the final bill.

Forward: Medication changes, shipping, or premium tiers may still change the final bill.

Signal

Amen Clinics

Forward

Wellness Labs price

$399

$149

Price range

$399

$149

Care model

Telehealth-first

Membership model

No membership required

Membership required

Availability

7 states + telehealth

17 states + telehealth

Transparency score

4/5

Limitations

Some final pricing still depends on consult review, location, or service customization.

Membership structure can make the first visible price look cleaner than the full long-term cost.

Winner by category

Best for price

Forward currently shows the lower visible wellness labs price anchor.

Best for convenience

Amen Clinics looks easier to use for shoppers prioritizing access and lower-friction logistics.

Best for service variety

Forward currently offers the broader service stack around this category.

Best for beginners

Amen Clinics looks friendlier for first-time shoppers who want simpler onboarding.

Questions to ask before choosing

Specific to Wellness Labs programs — the service being compared here.

1Is a physician order required, or can I order panels directly?

2Are results reviewed with a clinician, or returned raw with no interpretation?

3What is the cost per panel, and is a membership or bundle more cost-effective?

4Can I use insurance or my HSA/FSA to pay for any of these tests?

Shopper intent shortcuts

Cheapest likely scenario

Forward

Forward currently shows the lower visible wellness labs price anchor, but the real bill still depends on labs, consults, and membership rules.

Fastest access

Amen Clinics

Amen Clinics looks better for low-friction access if you care most about telehealth and a simpler booking path.

Transparent pricing

Amen Clinics

Amen Clinics currently publishes the cleaner pricing trail for wellness labs.

More medically supervised

Verify both directly

Both providers need direct verification on clinician review, labs, and follow-up cadence.