10 Cheapest Online Primary Care Services of October 2026
Quick answer
As of October 2026, the cheapest online primary care service we track is Amazon One Medical (from $8.25/mo, Annual Membership (in-person + virtual)), followed by Tuyo Health (from $9.99/mo) and Sesame Care (from $11/mo). Across the 36 providers we compared, starting prices run $8.25–$595/mo (median $39).
- Lowest price1Amazon One Medical
- From $8.25/mo for Annual Membership (in-person + virtual)
- Offer: $99/year for Amazon Prime members vs. $199/year non-Prime
- Lowest pay-per-visit pricing among mainstream primary-care telehealth options (messaging from $29, video…
5.4Below Average - 2Tuyo Health
- From $9.99/mo for Primary Care Membership
- Offer: $119.99/yr; includes one free visit and one routine lab test
- Price includes provider visits and lab work
6.8Good - 3Sesame Care
- From $11/mo for Sesame Plus membership
- Offer: $10.99/mo or $99/yr; $10 off every visit and one free lab test a year
- No subscription required — pay-per-visit model
7.1Good - 4InsideTracker
- From $12/mo for InsideTracker Membership ($149/year)
5.9Fair - 5Quello
- From $12.99/mo for At-home Allergy Test + Consult
- Offer: Test and consult free; $12.99 shipping
- Price includes provider visits and lab work
6.9Good - 6Cove
- From $15/mo for Generic Triptans (sumatriptan, rizatriptan, naratriptan, eletriptan, zolmitriptan)
- Offer: $99 initial consult (or insurance copay); plus $10/mo membership billed quarterly
- Per-drug prices published for generic triptans, preventives and anti-nausea medication ($45–$75 per 3 months)
6.2Fair - 7LDN Doctor
- From $17/mo for Low-Dose Naltrexone Consult + 6-month Rx
- Offer: $220 first consult (6-month Rx); $130 returning consult; medication paid to pharmacy separately
- Each consult covers a 6-month prescription, keeping the all-in cost near $35–$65/month including pharmacy
6.2Fair - 8Dr. B
- From $19/mo for Async Telehealth Consult
- Flat $19 consult price with no membership is a genuine low-cost outlier versus most direct-to-consumer…
- Broad 30+ condition list spanning hair loss, dermatology, and everyday primary care from a single intake
7.6Very Good - 9PlushCare
- From $20/mo for PlushCare Membership + Weight-Loss Visit
- Offer: First month membership free
- Low $19.99/mo membership with first month free, and insurance-eligible visits as low as a $30 copay
6.8Good - 10ZipHealth
- From $20/mo for Migraine Treatment (Sumatriptan/Rizatriptan)
- Price includes provider visits and shipping
- Broad prescription menu spanning hair loss (finasteride), ED, migraine, antiviral, UTI, and other common…
5.6Fair
Side-by-side comparison
| # | Provider | Score | From | Intro offer | Labs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon One Medical | 5.4 | $8.25/mo | Yes | — |
| 2 | Tuyo Health | 6.8 | $9.99/mo | Yes | Included |
| 3 | Sesame Care | 7.1 | $11/mo | Yes | Included |
| 4 | InsideTracker | 5.9 | $12/mo | — | — |
| 5 | Quello | 6.9 | $12.99/mo | Yes | Included |
| 6 | Cove | 6.2 | $15/mo | Yes | — |
| 7 | LDN Doctor | 6.2 | $17/mo | Yes | — |
| 8 | Dr. B | 7.6 | $19/mo | — | — |
| 9 | PlushCare | 6.8 | $20/mo | Yes | — |
| 10 | ZipHealth | 5.6 | $20/mo | — | — |
Starting prices as listed on each provider's site, checked Oct 9, 2026. Prices can change with dose, plan length and promotions.
Key numbers
- 36 providers compared
- Lowest starting price: $8.25/mo
- Median starting price: $39/mo
- 16 of 36 include lab work in at least one plan
- 21 of 36 have an intro offer or first-month discount
How we ranked these
Ordered by the lowest starting price we verified on each provider's own website. Prices we couldn't verify are left out. Ties go to the provider with the higher overall score. Read the full methodology
What to look for
Per-visit price transparency
The best platforms show the exact price before you book. If you can't find the cost of a visit without entering payment details, that opacity tends to extend to the rest of the experience.
Continuity vs. convenience
Marketplace models excel at speed and price for one-off issues. For ongoing management (blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid), look for platforms that let you rebook the same clinician.
Prescription and lab logistics
Check where prescriptions get sent (your local pharmacy vs. mail) and how lab orders work. A cheap visit that requires a separately arranged $200 lab panel isn't cheap.
Scope honesty
Virtual visits handle a surprising range of issues, but chest pain, severe symptoms, and anything needing physical examination belong in person. Good platforms triage honestly rather than treating everything.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best online primary care service?
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Amazon One Medical ranks #1 on this list with a score of 5.4/10 and plans from $8.25/mo. Scores weigh trust and safety, value, patient experience, product range and reputation.
What is the cheapest online primary care service?
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Of the providers on this list, Amazon One Medical has the lowest starting price at $8.25/mo (Annual Membership (in-person + virtual)). Starting prices often rise with dose or after an intro period, so compare the ongoing price too.
How much does an online primary care service cost?
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Across the 36 providers we compared, starting prices range from $8.25 to $595 per month, with a median of $39. 21 of them run an intro offer or first-month discount.
How are these providers ranked?
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This list is ordered by the lowest verified starting price we found on each provider's own site; ties go to the higher-scoring provider. Prices we couldn't verify are left out.
What can a telehealth primary care visit actually treat?
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Common acute issues (respiratory infections, UTIs, rashes, pink eye), prescription refills, medication management for stable chronic conditions, lab ordering and review, and referrals. What it can't do is anything requiring hands-on examination or emergency care — sudden severe symptoms belong in urgent care or the ER.
Is pay-per-visit telehealth cheaper than using my insurance?
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Often, yes, for simple visits — cash telehealth visits frequently cost less than urgent-care copays, with no claim filed. For complex or recurring care, insurance-based care usually wins once labs, imaging, and specialist referrals enter the picture. Many people sensibly use both.
Can a telehealth doctor send prescriptions to my local pharmacy?
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Yes — telehealth clinicians e-prescribe to the pharmacy of your choice, the same way an in-person doctor does. Controlled substances are the exception, with much stricter rules and many platforms declining to prescribe them remotely.
Should I replace my in-person PCP with a virtual one?
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If you're healthy and mainly need episodic care, a virtual-first setup works well. If you have chronic conditions, the strongest setup is usually a local PCP for exams and procedures plus telehealth for follow-ups and refills — most physicians themselves now practice in exactly this hybrid.