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Shed vs TeleDirectMD: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

Shed scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (67/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on experience, product range, reputation. TeleDirectMD comes out ahead on trust & safety, value.

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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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TeleDirectMD is a solo-physician virtual practice offering $79 flat-fee video visits for urgent care, sexual health, skin, women's health and chronic-medication refills in 44 states plus DC.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionShedTeleDirectMD
Overall Score67/100 ✓66.5/100
Trust & Safety30%60/10070/100 ✓
Value25%70/10076/100 ✓
Experience20%70/100 ✓66/100
Product Range15%72/100 ✓54/100
Reputation10%62/100 ✓52/100

At a Glance

Founded2022—
HeadquartersGilbert, AZ—
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories35
Treatments listed135
Starting price$43/mo$79/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.

CategoryShedTeleDirectMD
Hair Loss$43–$76
Men's Hair Loss (Minoxidil + Finasteride)
$79
Hair Loss Visit

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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TeleDirectMD

+One all-in $79 cash price per visit, published up front and HSA/FSA eligible
+Every visit is a live video consult with a named, board-certified physician, never a mid-level provider or a questionnaire-only review
+Fast access: visits typically start within 1–2 hours of booking, 7 days a week, and prescriptions go to the patient's own pharmacy
−A single physician handles all visits, which limits capacity and continuity of care
−No GLP-1, weight-loss or controlled-substance prescribing
−Not available in AR, MA, NM, NY, OR or RI
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Shed vs TeleDirectMD — FAQ

Is Shed better than TeleDirectMD?

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Shed scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (67/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on experience, product range, reputation. TeleDirectMD comes out ahead on trust & safety, value.

Is Shed or TeleDirectMD cheaper?

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Shed has the lower starting price (from $43/mo vs $79/mo for TeleDirectMD). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Shed and TeleDirectMD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Hair Loss. Shed covers 3 treatment categories total and TeleDirectMD covers 5.

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