Category-by-Category Comparison
GLP 1 Weight Loss
Shed's $159-$299/mo pricing sits in the mid-range of the GLP-1 telehealth market. Lower-priced options like Skinny.Rx (from $149.25/mo) and Eden (from $129/mo) undercut Shed's card price, and MEDVi runs $179 for your first month before settling at $299/mo. PlushCare, which bills insurance, sits at the other end and provides broader primary care. Shed's four medication formats plus its 120-day money-back guarantee if you do not lose 5% of your weight, subject to eligibility, required check-ins and adherence to the program are the case for its pricing if you want format flexibility and a refund path. If your first filter is price, the lowest weight-loss card prices on this site are Strut and HealthRx at $99/mo. Ro is not the cheapest, and Ro no longer sells compounded GLP-1 at all: its plan is FDA-approved medication from $149/mo plus a membership from $74/mo, $223/mo all-in, which buys you the longest track record of any platform here.
Key Differences Between Shed and Competitors
Shed's most distinctive feature is its 120-day money-back guarantee if you do not lose 5% of your weight, subject to eligibility, required check-ins and adherence to the program. Shed also uniquely offers four GLP-1 formats (injections, sublingual drops, lozenges, oral tablets), while most competitors offer injections only. That format variety matters if you struggle with needles or would rather take something by mouth.
On the other hand, Shed's weight-loss-only focus means you cannot consolidate multiple health needs into one platform. Competitors like Hims, Hers, and Ro offer ED, hair loss, mental health, and more alongside weight loss. Shed's 2023 founding also makes them one of the newer entrants - platforms like Hims (2017), Ro (2017), and PlushCare (2015) have years more operating history behind them per FSMB telemedicine guidelines.
Should You Stay with Shed or Switch?
Stay with Shed if: you value its 120-day money-back guarantee (lose 5% of your weight or get a refund, subject to eligibility and adherence) as a safety net, you prefer non-injection GLP-1 formats (drops, lozenges, tablets), you are satisfied with your current results, or you appreciate having a weight-loss-focused provider rather than a generalist platform.
Consider switching if: you want to consolidate multiple treatments (ED, hair, mental health) into one platform, you need insurance coverage for GLP-1 medications, you want a lower-cost option ($99-$149/mo range), or you prefer a platform with a longer track record and more reviews behind it.
How We Chose These Alternatives
Our alternative rankings use a weighted four-factor methodology designed to identify the most relevant Shed competitors for weight loss:
Category Overlap (40% weight): We prioritize platforms offering GLP-1 weight loss treatment with compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide, matching Shed's core offering. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved and have not been reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Platforms with additional treatment categories receive bonus consideration if you want broader care.
Ratings (25% weight): Ratings shown are ManyTreatments scores based on our own research into each provider, informed by publicly available feedback. They are our editorial assessments, not third-party review-site averages.
Pricing Competitiveness (20% weight): We compare monthly subscription costs, consultation fees, and hidden charges against Shed's $159-$299/mo range. HSA/FSA eligibility per IRS Publication 969 and insurance acceptance are factored into total cost of care.
Feature Set (15% weight): We evaluate medication format options, guarantee policies, shipping speed, app quality, and support responsiveness.
