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Dr. B vs Shed: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Dr. B and Shed based on our independent scoring across trust, value, experience, product range, and reputation — plus real pricing for the treatments they both offer.

Our Verdict

Dr. B scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (78/100 vs 67/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, reputation. Shed comes out ahead on product range.

78
Dr. B
Very Good

Dr. B is a New York async telehealth platform, founded by former Zocdoc CEO Cyrus Massoumi, offering $19 consultations across 30+ conditions including hair loss, acne, and rosacea.

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67
Shed
Good

Weight loss, hair loss, and longevity telehealth with multiple GLP-1 delivery formats including drops, lozenges, and oral tablets.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionDr. BShed
Overall Score78/100 ✓67/100
Trust & Safety30%80/100 ✓60/100
Value25%85/100 ✓70/100
Experience20%72/100 ✓70/100
Product Range15%70/10072/100 ✓
Reputation10%78/100 ✓62/100

At a Glance

Founded20212022
HeadquartersNew York, NYGilbert, AZ
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories32
Treatments listed310
Starting price$19/mo$43/mo

Pricing Where They Compete

Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.

CategoryDr. BShed
Hair Loss$27.58
Finasteride 1mg (90ct)
$43–$76
Men's Hair Loss (Minoxidil + Finasteride)

Dr. B

+Flat $19 consult price with no membership is a genuine low-cost outlier versus most direct-to-consumer telehealth
+Founder credibility from Cyrus Massoumi's Zocdoc track record, plus national press coverage (NYT, TIME)
+Broad 30+ condition list spanning hair loss, dermatology, and everyday primary care from a single intake
−Shorter operating history (founded 2021) means less accumulated patient-review volume than established competitors
−Consult is async only — no live video option for patients who prefer to speak with a clinician directly
−Prescriptions route to a local pharmacy for pickup by default rather than home delivery, an extra step some competitors skip
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Shed

+Widest variety of GLP-1 delivery formats: injections, drops, lozenges, and oral tablets
+Both compounded and brand-name GLP-1 options (Wegovy, Zepbound) available
+10% body weight loss guarantee or money back
−Two-month minimum commitment before cancellation allowed
−Cash-pay only — no insurance accepted
−BBB rating 2.87/5 (not accredited) with billing and cancellation complaints
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Dr. B vs Shed — FAQ

Is Dr. B better than Shed?

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Dr. B scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (78/100 vs 67/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, reputation. Shed comes out ahead on product range.

Is Dr. B or Shed cheaper?

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Dr. B has the lower starting price (from $19/mo vs $43/mo for Shed). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Dr. B and Shed both offer?

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Both platforms treat Hair Loss. Dr. B covers 3 treatment categories total and Shed covers 2.

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