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

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher

Reviewed & updated August 14, 2026 · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice

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Short answer: Shed scores higher on our rubric, 7.8/10 against 7.5/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

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Shed beats Willow overall, scoring 7.8/10 vs 7.5/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Shed is from $199/mo; Willow is from $299/mo. Choose Shed for users who want fast delivery and a streamlined compounded glp-1 experience. Choose Willow for users who want comprehensive clinical support with flexibility between injectable and oral compounded semaglutide routes.

A side-by-side look at Shed and Willow 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

Higher Rated

Shed

#12 of 54

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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Willow

#20 of 54

7.5/10

Personalized GLP-1 weight loss with ongoing clinical support. Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide only, Willow explicitly does not prescribe brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound. Added oral compounded semaglutide tablets as a non-injectable option.

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Feature	Shed	Willow
Why each one	The fastest GLP-1 delivery in the market, from signup to medication-in-hand in 2-3 days, with a streamlined experience that eliminates unnecessary friction.	One of the few compounded-only platforms offering both injectable and daily oral semaglutide tablets, useful for users who want a non-injectable option without leaving the GLP-1 compounded category.
Our Score	7.8/10	7.5/10
Headline Price	from $199/mo	from $299/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 want comprehensive clinical support with flexibility between injectable and oral compounded semaglutide routes
Watch out for	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	Compounded-only, no brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound through the platform
Ranking	#12	#20
Get started	Visit Shed	Visit Willow

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

Willow

Pros

+Includes monthly provider check-ins and dose adjustments at no extra cost
+Offers both injectable AND oral compounded semaglutide, one of few platforms with a daily oral tablet option
+$299/mo all-in for compounded semaglutide with monthly provider support
+90%+ patient retention rate after 3 months per their published outcomes data

Cons

−Compounded-only, no brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound through the platform
−Tirzepatide pricing reaches $499-$524 at higher doses, starting dose is $399/mo
−Cash-pay only, no insurance billing, though they provide superbills for FSA/HSA
−Founded in 2024, less track record than Ro or Hims, though growth has been fast

Our Verdict

Shed edges out Willow with a score of 7.8/10 vs 7.5/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Shed is from $199/mo; Willow is from $299/mo. Shed offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility.