Shed vs TMates: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher

Reviewed & updated September 3, 2026 · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice

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Short answer: Shed and TMates tie at 7.8/10 on our rubric, so the decision comes down to price and format rather than overall quality. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

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Shed and TMates are tied at 7.8/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Shed is from $159/mo; TMates is from $158/mo. Choose Shed for users who want a price that stays flat as the dose escalates, on a simple compounded glp-1 program. Choose TMates for users who want commitment-discount pricing on compounded glp-1s (semaglutide $158-$249/mo, tirzepatide $167-$297/mo, medication included) or a $99/mo clinical path to brand wegovy or zepbound filled at their own pharmacy.

A side-by-side look at Shed and TMates 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

#7 of 34

7.8/10

Newer GLP-1 provider built around simplicity and flat pricing, with same day approval advertised, one price at any dose, and compounded semaglutide from $159 a month on the 12-month plan.

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TMates

#6 of 34

7.8/10

Telemedicine platform offering two distinct archetypes: compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with medication included (semaglutide $158-$249/mo, tirzepatide $167-$297/mo on commitment pricing), and a clinical-service-only path to brand-name Wegovy/Zepbound at $99/mo where the prescription is sent to the patient's pharmacy. Phentermine also available. 2026 expansion added brand-name FDA-approved options.

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Feature	Shed	TMates
Why each one	One flat price at any dose. Shed holds the monthly price steady as the dose escalates, with semaglutide from $159 and tirzepatide from $239 on the 12-month plans and provider care included.	Two-archetype platform: (1) compounded GLP-1s with medication included and steep multi-month commitment discounts; (2) cheap $99/mo clinical service for brand Wegovy/Zepbound where you fill the prescription at your own pharmacy.
Our Score	7.8/10	7.8/10
Headline Price	from $159/mo	from $158/mo
Medication Type	Both	Both
Insurance Accepted	No	Yes
Best For	Users who want a price that stays flat as the dose escalates, on a simple compounded GLP-1 program	Users who want commitment-discount pricing on compounded GLP-1s (semaglutide $158-$249/mo, tirzepatide $167-$297/mo, medication included) or a $99/mo clinical path to brand Wegovy or Zepbound filled at their own pharmacy
Watch out for	Brand name Wegovy, Zepbound and Foundayo sit behind a separate Shed membership, quoted at $125 a month on all three product pages, with the medication billed on top by the dispensing pharmacy. The small print on the Wegovy and Zepbound pages still says $99, so Shed's own pages disagree on the figure.	The $99/mo Wegovy or Zepbound tier buys the prescription and provider oversight only. TMates says it does not dispense or ship the drug, and no price for the medication itself appears on its product or category pages, so your own pharmacy bills you separately (checked 2026-09-03).
Ranking	#7	#6
Get started	Visit Shed	Visit TMates

Pros & Cons Compared

Shed

Pros

+One flat price at any dose, Shed's pricing page states the monthly price never rises as the dose escalates
+$199/mo is competitively priced for an all-inclusive compounded program with good support
+Onboarding is fully online and asynchronous in many states, with same day approval advertised, though Shed says some states require a video visit before treatment
+Clean, modern UX with real-time shipping tracking and easy provider messaging

Cons

−Brand name Wegovy, Zepbound and Foundayo sit behind a separate Shed membership, quoted at $125 a month on all three product pages, with the medication billed on top by the dispensing pharmacy. The small print on the Wegovy and Zepbound pages still says $99, so Shed's own pages disagree on the figure.
−Short track record and thin published outcome data. A founding date is not shown on the site's about, contact, terms or FAQ pages (rendered check 2026-09-03), and the best evidence available is a 4.7 Trustpilot score across 1,129 reviews on a profile claimed in April 2025
−Shed does not bill insurance, so the compounded program is cash pay, though it accepts HSA and FSA cards, posts downloadable receipts for reimbursement, and includes prior authorization and appeals support on the brand name route
−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

TMates

Pros

+Clinical-service-only path to brand Wegovy and Zepbound at $99/mo, prescription goes to patient's pharmacy (you fill separately using insurance or cash)
+Steep multi-month commitment discounts on compounded sema, $158/mo on 12-month plan ($1,900 upfront) vs $249/mo month-to-month
+Same price at all dose levels for compounded, no cost escalation as you titrate up
+Phentermine available at $149/mo for patients who benefit from a different appetite-suppressant approach

Cons

−The $99/mo Wegovy or Zepbound tier buys the prescription and provider oversight only. TMates says it does not dispense or ship the drug, and no price for the medication itself appears on its product or category pages, so your own pharmacy bills you separately (checked 2026-09-03).
−The best compounded rates require prepayment: $1,050 upfront for 6 months, $1,900 for 12. Start at $249 month-to-month if you want to test fit first.
−The intake is a 90-second quiz. Fast, but lighter screening than competitors with full medical intakes. Better suited to patients who already know GLP-1 basics.
−TMates prescribes brand-name but does not dispense it, and is not affiliated with Novo Nordisk (Wegovy) or Eli Lilly (Zepbound). Your own pharmacy fills the Rx.

Our Verdict

Shed and TMates are closely matched with identical scores of 7.8/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Shed is from $159/mo; TMates is from $158/mo. TMates accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs.

Cheapest complete recurring price in our index

Eden Health GLP-1

$99/mo month-to-month, from $34 on a plan · 6.9/10 · Both

Both Shed and TMates start above the cheapest complete recurring program we track. Across all 34 providers in our index, the lowest price with affirmative medication, consultation, and shipping inclusion is Eden Health GLP-1 at $99/mo, price checked August 28, 2026. It scores 6.9/10 and is not the highest-scored provider in our full rankings, so this is a cost floor rather than a recommendation. Worth knowing before you decide.