Updated October 1, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team
PlushCare vs ShedRx
What sets them apart
| Compare |  PlushCare |  ShedRx |
|---|---|---|
| Plan price per month | $19.99Lower | $159 |
| Insurance accepted | YesHas it | No |
| Fastest appointment | 24 7 | Scheduled |
| Money-back period | 0 days | 120 daysHigher |
| Consultation price | $129 | Not confirmed |
| Free delivery | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Markets (US).
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Key differences
- PlushCare scores higher overall: 8.9 vs 8.8.
- Plan price per month is lower at PlushCare: $19.99 vs $159.
- Insurance accepted: only PlushCare.
- Money-back period is higher at ShedRx: 120 days vs 0 days.
- Support channels: only ShedRx offers Chat, Community.
- Services: only PlushCare offers Skin, Therapy, Menopause.
- Clinicians: only PlushCare offers Therapist.
- Clinicians: only ShedRx offers Nurse practitioner, Dietitian.
Our verdict on each
PlushCare
PlushCare suits US adults who want a telehealth account covering everyday prescribing alongside therapy, menopause, skin and hair loss under the same roof. Consultations cost $129, the monthly plan runs $19.99, and urgent care runs 24 7 for anyone who cannot wait until a normal clinic day.
ShedRx
ShedRx suits adults who want weight loss, hair loss, prescriptions and sexual health handled by a single US telehealth account rather than separate clinics. The monthly plan sits at $159, and online gp, prescriptions and weight loss all sit under the same fee.
Score breakdown
| Area | PlushCare | ShedRx |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8HigherPlan price month $19.99 ranks 11 of 37; consultation $129 ranks 33 of 34. | 8.2The monthly plan price of $159 places ShedRx at 34 of 37 brands on that figure, with insurance not accepted. |
| Offer | 9.0Services cover online gp, prescriptions and weight loss, with clinicians drawn from doctor and therapist and urgent care at 24 7. | 9.4HigherServices span online gp, prescriptions and weight loss with doctor, nurse practitioner and dietitian and email, chat and phone support. |
Choosing between them
Pick PlushCare if cost, plan price per month, and insurance accepted matter most.
Pick ShedRx if offer and money-back period matter most.
Licences and countries
| Country | PlushCare | ShedRx |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
Available in 1 country for both.
Also worth a look
HealSend has money-back period at 365 days, against 0 days for PlushCare and 120 days for ShedRx.
HealSend reviewHow they place
| Ranking | PlushCare | ShedRx |
|---|---|---|
| Online doctors and telehealth | 16 of 82 | 18 of 82 |
| Weight loss programs | 14 of 60 | 15 of 60 |
| Hair loss treatments | 7 of 40 | 9 of 40 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | PlushCare | ShedRx |
|---|---|---|
| Services | Online gp, Prescriptions, Weight loss, Hair loss, Sexual health, Skin, Therapy, Menopause, ContraceptionCovers more | Online gp, Prescriptions, Weight loss, Hair loss, Sexual health |
| Clinicians | Doctor, Therapist | Doctor, Nurse practitioner, Dietitian |
| Legal entity | PlushCare, Inc. | Shed Holdings, LLC |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | PlushCare | ShedRx | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consultation price | $129highest quarter | Not confirmed | $5.00 |
| Plan price per month | $19.99below the median | $159highest quarter | $49 |
| Money-back period | 0 daysbelow the median | 120 dayshighest quarter | 7 days |
Median across 39 listed brands.
Pros and cons
PlushCare
Pros
- A single account covers everyday care, with online gp, prescriptions and weight loss spanning weight loss, hair loss, sexual health, skin, therapy, menopause and contraception.
- Clinicians include doctor and therapist, so therapy sits in the same service as doctor appointments and repeat prescriptions.
- Urgent care runs 24 7, which suits anyone whose symptoms arrive late or at the weekend.
Cons
- Consultations at $129 rank 33 of 34 on price, so a single visit costs more than most listed services.
- The money back window is 0 days, so a plan that does not suit cannot be refunded.
- Service runs in the United States, which rules it out for anyone living outside the country.
ShedRx
Pros
- A single membership covers online gp, prescriptions and weight loss, so online GP appointments, prescriptions, weight loss, hair loss and sexual health sit under one plan.
- The roster includes doctor, nurse practitioner and dietitian, which lets weight loss work involve a dietitian rather than a prescriber alone.
- Support runs through email, chat and phone, and free delivery is included on orders.
Cons
- Insurance accepted reads no, so consultations and prescriptions are paid for directly rather than claimed back through a health plan.
- The monthly plan price of $159 sits at 34 of 37 brands ranked on that figure, so entry cost sits towards the higher end.
- Appointments are scheduled, so readers who want a same-day answer wait for a set slot instead.
Who each suits
PlushCare
Who it suits
- US adults who want a doctor and a therapist on the same account
- People who need a prescription renewed without an in person visit
- Anyone who needs advice outside working hours, since urgent care runs 24 7
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone outside US, where PlushCare does not run.
- Readers who want pharmacy dispensing, since online gp, prescriptions and weight loss does not list it and DocMorris does.
- Anyone hoping to trial before paying, because the money back window is 0 days.
ShedRx
Who it suits
- Adults in the US managing weight loss and hair loss through the same provider, with doctor, nurse practitioner and dietitian on the roster.
- People who book ahead and prefer set appointment slots, since consultations are scheduled.
- Shoppers who spread a single membership across several service lines and value 120 days of money back.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want a prescription weight loss programme only may prefer FeelGood GLP-1, whose services are online gp, prescriptions and weight loss.
- Anyone focused on sexual health alone can go direct to FeelGood ED, which lists online gp, prescriptions and weight loss.
- Members who want dispensing and skin care alongside consultations may prefer DocMorris, which covers online gp, prescriptions and pharmacy.
Current offers
PlushCare
Current offer
First period offer
First month free on PlushCare membership: First month of $19.99 membership free
Medical membership $19.99/month thereafter, plus visit costs (copay with insurance or $129 per visit self-pay); medication and lab costs extra
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | PlushCare | ShedRx |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
PlushCare
How much does a consultation cost with PlushCare?+
A consultation is priced at $129, paid per visit. Treat that as the entry cost rather than a recurring fee, and keep it separate from the monthly plan, which is listed at $19.99. Regular users pay the subscription on top of visits they book, so both numbers belong in the budget from the start.
What is the PlushCare monthly plan price?+
The plan price month is $19.99, and it is the recurring part of the cost rather than the per visit element. It sits apart from $129, so compare the plan against services that bundle visits differently. On our data the plan reads as the more accessible figure for regular use.
ShedRx
How much is the ShedRx plan each month?+
The ShedRx monthly plan is priced at $159. That is a membership figure rather than a per-consultation fee, so readers can weigh it against single appointment prices elsewhere, which reach €131.54 at the top of the range. Free delivery is included, so nothing is added on top.
What does the ShedRx membership cover?+
The service list covers online gp, prescriptions and weight loss, so a single membership spans online GP appointments, prescriptions, weight loss, hair loss and sexual health. That range is what separates ShedRx from providers built around a single condition, and it suits members carrying several goals. It also means a member can start with one service line and add another without moving to a different provider.