Head-to-head comparison
Shapely vs Vaylen
Two GLP-1 providers, one scorecard. Both are graded on the same six Desk Score dimensions — here is how they stack up, and which one fits you.
Desk Score
Shapely is a GLP-1 telehealth platform founded by Dr.
Marked down on: Currently available only in California, Florida, New York, and Texas — 46 states unserved despite announced expansion
Desk Score
The strongest all-rounder among the newer entrants — low pricing, brand access, oral routes, and all 50 states on one account.
$179/mo sema · $239/mo tirz
Marked down on: Newer operator with a shorter track record
Vaylen takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 90/100 (A−) against 63/100 (C) for Shapely. Shapely still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Desk Score, dimension by dimension
Same six measured dimensions for both. The red flag marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
Shapely
63/100
C
Vaylen
90/100
A−
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | Shapely | Vaylen |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | Not listed on Shapely's site (checked July 2026) | $179/mo$179/mo |
| Tirzepatide | Not listed on Shapely's site (checked July 2026) | $239/mo$239/mo |
| Coverage | 4 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name | Yes | Yes |
| Oral option | Injectable only | Yes |
| Best for | Insurance-accepted telehealth with compounded sema $99/mo and tirz $166/mo; CA, FL, NY, TX (expanding). | People who want maximum optionality — brand or compounded, oral or injectable — without giving up nationwide reach. |
| Desk Score | 63/100C | 90/100A− |
The verdict
Desk pick — VaylenVaylen takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 90/100 (A−) against 63/100 (C) for Shapely. Shapely still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose Shapely if…
Insurance-accepted telehealth with compounded sema $99/mo and tirz $166/mo; CA, FL, NY, TX (expanding).
4 states
Choose Vaylen if…
People who want maximum optionality — brand or compounded, oral or injectable — without giving up nationwide reach.
$179/mo sema · $239/mo tirz · All 50 states
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Pricing and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last scoring; the Desk Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's own site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.