Shed vs Strut Health: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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Strut Health beats Shed overall, scoring 8.2/10 vs 7.8/10. Strut Health is more affordable at $149/mo vs $199/mo. Choose Shed for users who want fast delivery and a streamlined compounded gl. Choose Strut Health for users who prefer a needle-free oral semaglutide option at a .

A side-by-side look at Shed and Strut Health to help you decide. We compare them on:

•Starting price per month
•Our overall score, out of 10
•Medication type, brand-name or compounded
•Whether they accept insurance
•Who each one is best for

Shed

#15 of 52

7.8/10

Newer GLP-1 provider focused on speed and simplicity, fast approvals, fast shipping, and a clean user experience at a competitive price point.

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Higher Rated

Strut Health

#5 of 52

8.2/10

Oral-focused GLP-1 provider offering needle-free semaglutide options for users who prefer pills over injections.

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Feature	Shed	Strut Health
Our Score	7.8/10	8.2/10
Starting Price	$199/mo	$149/mo
Medication Type	Both	Compounded
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Best For	Users who want fast delivery and a streamlined compounded GLP-1 experience	Users who prefer a needle-free oral semaglutide option at a reasonable price
Ranking	#15	#5
Get started	Visit Shed	Visit Strut Health

Pros & Cons Compared

Shed

Pros

+Industry-leading delivery speed, most patients receive medication within 2-3 days of enrollment
+$199/mo is competitively priced for an all-inclusive compounded program with good support
+Streamlined onboarding with no video call, approved and shipped faster than most competitors
+Clean, modern UX with real-time shipping tracking and easy provider messaging

Cons

−The core $199 program is compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide; brand-name access runs through a separate $99/mo pathway subscription with medication billed at pharmacy rates on top
−Newer company (founded 2024) with limited long-term track record and outcome data; the 4.6/5 Trustpilot rating across 766 reviews is the strongest early evidence available
−No insurance billing and no FSA/HSA superbills currently available
−Clinical support is responsive (replies typically within 24 hours) but less proactive than premium platforms; a $49.99/mo premium coaching add-on covers those who want higher touch

Strut Health

Pros

+Specializes in oral compounded semaglutide, the go-to for patients who absolutely won't do injections
+Needle-free oral semaglutide tablets from $99/mo, one of the lowest oral entry prices in the table, with oral tirzepatide ($199/mo) and auto-refill injectables ($149–$199/mo) if you switch formats
+Clear educational content about oral semaglutide absorption and how to maximize effectiveness
+Simple enrollment: online questionnaire, async provider review, medication shipped to your door

Cons

−Compounded only, no brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound. Oral tablets carry a bioavailability caveat vs injections, so results may come slower on the needle-free formats.
−Oral compounded semaglutide has lower bioavailability than injectable forms, so plan for potentially slower or smaller weight-loss results

Our Verdict

Strut Health edges out Shed with a score of 8.2/10 vs 7.8/10. If budget is your priority, Strut Health starts at $149/mo compared to Shed's $199/mo. Shed offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility. Choose Shed if you want: users who want fast delivery and a streamlined compounded glp-1 experience. Choose Strut Health if you want: users who prefer a needle-free oral semaglutide option at a reasonable price.

Still undecided? Editor's Featured Pick

Yucca Health

$146/mo · 7.7/10 · Compounded

If neither Shed nor Strut Health feels like the right fit, our featured pick across all 52 GLP-1 telehealth providers is Yucca Health. It is not the highest-scored provider in our full rankings. We feature it for its low-friction value: a flat $146/mo that stays the same at every dose.

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