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PlushCare vs Shed: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of PlushCare 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

PlushCare scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.3/100 vs 67/100), leading on trust & safety, reputation. Shed comes out ahead on value, experience, product range.

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PlushCare is a virtual primary-care membership service that layers weight-loss visits and branded GLP-1 prescriptions onto its core telehealth offering, rather than running a dedicated compounded-GLP-1 program.

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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

DimensionPlushCareShed
Overall Score68.3/100 ✓67/100
Trust & Safety30%78/100 ✓60/100
Value25%62/10070/100 ✓
Experience20%62/10070/100 ✓
Product Range15%65/10072/100 ✓
Reputation10%72/100 ✓62/100

At a Glance

Founded20142022
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CAGilbert, AZ
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories22
Treatments listed310
Starting price$20/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.

CategoryPlushCareShed
Weight Loss / GLP-1$650–$1100
Branded GLP-1 Prescription (Wegovy, Saxenda)
$115
MIC + B12 Injections

PlushCare

+Low $19.99/mo membership with first month free, and insurance-eligible visits as low as a $30 copay
+Accepts major insurance plans (Aetna, Cigna, Humana), broader than most single-purpose GLP-1 telehealth startups
+Physician-led primary care model covers ongoing and chronic care beyond a single weight-loss funnel
−Branded GLP-1 medication (Zepbound, Wegovy) is billed separately at the pharmacy — without insurance coverage this can run roughly $1,000+/month, dwarfing the low membership fee
−No compounded GLP-1 option, so cash-pay patients without drug coverage face full retail brand pricing
−Trustpilot pattern of unexpected recurring membership charges and difficulty cancelling
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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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PlushCare vs Shed — FAQ

Is PlushCare better than Shed?

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PlushCare scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.3/100 vs 67/100), leading on trust & safety, reputation. Shed comes out ahead on value, experience, product range.

Is PlushCare or Shed cheaper?

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PlushCare has the lower starting price (from $20/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 PlushCare and Shed both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. PlushCare covers 2 treatment categories total and Shed covers 2.

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