Shed starts at $149/mo (all-in, includes medication); Sprout at $149/mo (all-in, includes medication). Both prescribe GLP-1 medication — Shed offers compounded semaglutide & tirzepatide, Sprout compounded semaglutide & tirzepatide. Here's how they compare on price, medications, support and transparency.
Bottom line: Shed wins
Shed wins on our rubric, 8.5/10 to 7.7/10. It leads most on support. Choose Sprout instead if you prefer Sprout — simple intro pricing with monthly check-ins; maintenance dosing costs more.
Round by round
We scored both programs on the four factors in our methodology — value, support, medications and transparency. Shed takes 3, Sprout takes 0, with 1 even. Here's how each shook out.
Value
What you get for the price — not just the lowest sticker. A premium program that includes FDA-approved medication, insurance help and real support can be good value. Evenly matched at about 7.8.
Support
Real clinician access, coaching and follow-up — video visits and a care team score higher than async-only. Shed scores 9.0 to 7.4 — clearly ahead.
Medications
Medication options and legitimacy — FDA-approved branded (Wegovy, Zepbound) rates above compounded-only, and breadth and flexibility add points. Shed scores 9.0 to 8.4 — ahead.
Transparency
How clearly and publicly pricing, terms and availability are stated — plus track record and any regulatory red flags. Shed scores 7.8 to 7.4 — ahead.
Where they differ most
The clearest daylight is in support, where Shed leads 9.0 to 7.4 and medications, where Shed leads 9.0 to 8.4. On price, they start level at $149/mo.
Pricing: Shed vs Sprout
Both advertise the same starting rate — $149/mo — so price alone won't decide it. Look at the structure: Shed is all-in, includes medication, Sprout is all-in, includes medication. We unpack how these plans are structured in how much compounded semaglutide costs.
Shed: Intro/platform rate; semaglutide injection commonly from $199/mo, dose-tiered; ~2-month minimum (as of Sep 2026, glpchart.com). Sprout: Intro starting rate; ongoing ~$249/mo (semaglutide) / ~$299/mo (tirzepatide) (as of Sep 2026, health.usnews.com).
The specs, side by side
| Shed | Sprout | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor rating | 8.5/10 · Great | 7.7/10 · Good |
| Starting price | $149/mo | $149/mo |
| Pricing | All-in, includes medication | All-in, includes medication |
| Medications | Compounded semaglutide & tirzepatide | Compounded semaglutide & tirzepatide |
| Medication form | Injection, drops or lozenge | Weekly injection |
| Visit type | Async questionnaire | Async questionnaire + monthly check-ins |
| Insurance | Cash-pay | Cash-pay |
| Availability | All 50 states | Nationwide (excl. AL, AR, CA, LA, MS, ND) |
Which should you pick?
Choose Shed if…
You want stronger clinical support — more clinician time, coaching and follow-up.
View Shed plans →Choose Sprout if…
You prefer Sprout — simple intro pricing with monthly check-ins; maintenance dosing costs more.
View Sprout plans →Common questions
Is Shed better than Sprout?
In our scoring Shed comes out ahead — 8.5/10 to 7.7/10, leading on support. It's our pick for most people; Sprout is the better choice if you prefer Sprout — simple intro pricing with monthly check-ins; maintenance dosing costs more.
Which is cheaper, Shed or Sprout?
Both advertise the same starting rate — $149/mo — so price alone won't decide it. Look at the structure: Shed is all-in, includes medication, Sprout is all-in, includes medication.
Do Shed and Sprout prescribe the same medications?
Shed offers compounded semaglutide & tirzepatide (injection, drops or lozenge); Sprout offers compounded semaglutide & tirzepatide (weekly injection). On breadth of options, Shed scores higher. Compounded GLP-1s aren't FDA-approved finished products, and availability shifts — confirm current options with each provider.
Which gives you more support, Shed or Sprout?
Shed scores higher on support — real clinician access, coaching and follow-up. For visits, Shed is async questionnaire and Sprout is async questionnaire + monthly check-ins.
Are Shed and Sprout legit?
Both require a licensed clinician to review your intake before prescribing. Confirm each provider's credentials, state availability (Shed: all 50 states; Sprout: nationwide (excl. al, ar, ca, la, ms, nd)) and current pricing before you sign up — and note that compounded medications aren't FDA-approved.
Can I switch between Shed and Sprout?
Generally yes — neither locks you into a long contract, though the lowest prices often require a prepaid plan. Never stop or change a GLP-1 medication without talking to your clinician first.
Both programs are scored with the same independent methodology. We may earn a commission from either provider — it changes nothing about the scores or the verdict. Prices are advertised starting rates as of October 2026; confirm current pricing with each provider. Nothing here is medical advice.