10 Best Online Primary Care Services of October 2026
Quick answer
As of October 2026, our top-rated online primary care service is Function Health (7.7/10, from $30.42/mo), followed by Teladoc Health (from $89/mo) and Dr. B (from $19/mo). Across the 38 providers we compared, starting prices run $8.25–$595/mo (median $39).
- Our #1 pick1Function Health
- From $30.42/mo for Annual Lab Membership
- Offer: $365 billed annually
- Price includes provider visits and lab work
7.7Very Good - 2Teladoc HealthTop Trust & Safety Score
- From $89/mo for 24/7 General Medical Visit
- Transparent flat self-pay pricing for 24/7 care, mental health, dermatology, and nutrition visits
7.6Very Good - 3Dr. 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 - 4CallonDoc
- From $24.99/mo for Subscribe & Save Membership
- Broad condition coverage spanning primary care, STD, dermatology, mental health, and men's/women's health
7.4Good - 5Hone HealthNames Its Pharmacy
- From $65/mo for Biomarker Assessment
- Price includes provider visits and lab work
- Biomarker testing (50+ markers) grounds treatment decisions in lab data rather than a simple intake…
7.3Good - 6GoodRx
- From $39/mo for Telehealth Visit (one-off, priced per visit)
- Offer: $39-$70 per visit without membership, or $19 per visit with a Companion membership costing $14.99/mo…
- Per-visit care from $39–70 with no membership, or $19 a visit with the $14.99/mo Companion membership
7.1Good - 7Sesame 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 - 8Superpower
- From $29.08/mo for Annual Biomarker Membership
- Offer: $349 billed annually
- Price includes provider visits and lab work
7.1Good - 9Wisp
- From $30/mo for Wisp Plus Membership
- Offer: 15% off first order (code WELCOME15)
- Price includes provider visits and shipping
7.0Good - 10Shameless CareNames Its Pharmacy
- From $279/mo for 14-Panel STI Testing
- Price includes provider visits, lab work and shipping
- Covers men's and women's sexual health, including STI testing, DoxyPEP, herpes suppression and female…
7.0Good
Side-by-side comparison
| # | Provider | Score | From | Intro offer | Labs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Function Health | 7.7 | $30.42/mo | Yes | Included |
| 2 | Teladoc Health | 7.6 | $89/mo | — | — |
| 3 | Dr. B | 7.6 | $19/mo | — | — |
| 4 | CallonDoc | 7.4 | $24.99/mo | — | — |
| 5 | Hone Health | 7.3 | $65/mo | — | Included |
| 6 | GoodRx | 7.1 | $39/mo | Yes | — |
| 7 | Sesame Care | 7.1 | $11/mo | Yes | Included |
| 8 | Superpower | 7.1 | $29.08/mo | Yes | Included |
| 9 | Wisp | 7.0 | $30/mo | Yes | — |
| 10 | Shameless Care | 7.0 | $279/mo | — | Included |
Starting prices as listed on each provider's site, checked Oct 9, 2026. Prices can change with dose, plan length and promotions.
Key numbers
- 38 providers compared
- Lowest starting price: $8.25/mo
- Median starting price: $39/mo
- 16 of 38 include lab work in at least one plan
- 21 of 38 have an intro offer or first-month discount
How we ranked these
Ranked by our category score: trust and safety (30%), value (25%), patient experience (20%), product range in this category (15%) and reputation (10%). Scores come from our own research into each provider's website, regulatory records, patient reviews and pricing. 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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Function Health ranks #1 on this list with a score of 7.7/10 and plans from $30.42/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, Sesame Care has the lowest starting price at $11/mo (Sesame Plus membership). 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 38 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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By our category score: trust and safety (30%), value (25%), patient experience (20%), product range in this category (15%) and reputation (10%), with a small bonus for specialists. The full methodology is published on our methodology page.
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.