This is a must read about comparing Shakeology to the other "health" and "protein" shakes that are on the market. You never know when you are going to run into a BodybyVi or Herbalife person who is claiming to have a superior product. It is important to understand what makes Shakeology different. Here is a very well explained and easily read article by Carl Daikeler
http://www.carldaikeler.com/2011/10/the-big-shake-off-like-comparing-apples-and-tang/
How To Compare Shakeology
Or, “How Do I Really Know If This is Worth the Money When Everything Else Costs Less?”
There are many “protein shakes” and meal replacements that are less expensive than Shakeology. But comparisons – based on the simple “protein shake” or even “health shake” are usually off the mark because of intangibles like quality of sourcing, efficacy, and the delicate balance of incredible health benefits and delicious flavor that is unique to Shakeology.