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CallonDoc vs TeleDirectMD: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of CallonDoc and TeleDirectMD based on our independent scoring across trust, value, experience, product range, and reputation — plus real pricing for the treatments they both offer.

Our Verdict

CallonDoc scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (78.4/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

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CallonDoc
Very Good

CallonDoc is a Dallas-based async telehealth platform offering flat-rate, form-based consults across urgent care, STD, women's and men's health, mental health, and dermatology without requiring insurance.

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TeleDirectMD is a solo-physician virtual practice offering $79 flat-fee video visits for urgent care, sexual health, skin, women's health and chronic-medication refills in 44 states plus DC.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionCallonDocTeleDirectMD
Overall Score78.4/100 ✓66.5/100
Trust & Safety30%75/100 ✓70/100
Value25%80/100 ✓76/100
Experience20%82/100 ✓66/100
Product Range15%80/100 ✓54/100
Reputation10%75/100 ✓52/100

At a Glance

Founded2017—
HeadquartersDallas, TX—
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories35
Treatments listed35
Starting price$24.99/mo$79/mo

Pricing Where They Compete

Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.

CategoryCallonDocTeleDirectMD
Primary Care$24.99–$49.99
Subscribe & Save Membership
$79
Virtual Visit (urgent care, UTI, STI, skin)
Sexual Health$50–$59.99
STD Testing & Treatment
$79
ED Visit

CallonDoc

+Posted flat-rate pricing (roughly $40-$60) visible before starting a consult, no insurance needed
+Broad condition coverage spanning primary care, STD, dermatology, mental health, and men's/women's health
+Fast prescription turnaround, typically within about two hours to a local pharmacy
−Most visits are async/form-based rather than live video, which may not suit patients who want to speak with a clinician directly
−A meaningful minority of reviewers report prescription delivery delays or friction resolving billing/admin issues
−Condition list is broad enough that depth of care for complex or chronic issues may lag specialist telehealth brands
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TeleDirectMD

+One all-in $79 cash price per visit, published up front and HSA/FSA eligible
+Every visit is a live video consult with a named, board-certified physician, never a mid-level provider or a questionnaire-only review
+Fast access: visits typically start within 1–2 hours of booking, 7 days a week, and prescriptions go to the patient's own pharmacy
−A single physician handles all visits, which limits capacity and continuity of care
−No GLP-1, weight-loss or controlled-substance prescribing
−Not available in AR, MA, NM, NY, OR or RI
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CallonDoc vs TeleDirectMD — FAQ

Is CallonDoc better than TeleDirectMD?

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CallonDoc scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (78.4/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

Is CallonDoc or TeleDirectMD cheaper?

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CallonDoc has the lower starting price (from $24.99/mo vs $79/mo for TeleDirectMD). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do CallonDoc and TeleDirectMD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Primary Care, Sexual Health. CallonDoc covers 3 treatment categories total and TeleDirectMD covers 5.

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