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Circle Medical vs Everlywell: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

Circle Medical scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (60.2/100 vs 58.2/100), leading on experience, product range, reputation. Everlywell comes out ahead on value.

Circle Medical is a UCSF Health-affiliated video primary care practice with a large ADHD, anxiety, and depression practice, offering same-day visits and medication management including stimulants where permitted.

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At-home diagnostic testing brand offering STD, hormone, and wellness lab kits, with a separate virtual-care pathway for treating positive sexual-health results.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionCircle MedicalEverlywell
Overall Score60.2/10058.2/100
Trust & Safety30%62/10062/100
Value25%55/10058/100
Experience20%55/10050/100
Product Range15%72/10062/100
Reputation10%60/10058/100

At a Glance

Founded20152015
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CAAustin, TX
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories22
Treatments listed24
Starting price$0/mo$45/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.

CategoryCircle MedicalEverlywell
Primary CareFree–$120
Primary Care Video Visit

Circle Medical

+UCSF Health affiliation lends institutional credibility to its primary care and mental health practice
+Same-day video visits with flat $120 self-pay pricing when insurance isn't used
+Handles complex ongoing care (ADHD stimulant management, hormone therapy, weight care) that many async competitors avoid
Prescribes Schedule II-V controlled substances via telehealth, which depends on DEA telemedicine flexibilities currently extended only through 2026-12-31 — a future rule change could disrupt care continuity
Trustpilot rating (3.6 stars) is weak for the category, with roughly 30% one-star reviews concentrated on billing: incorrect insurance charges, no-show fees, and refund difficulty
Support access is largely limited to chat/bot channels, which reviewers say makes billing disputes slow to resolve
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Everlywell

+Per-test pricing is published openly without requiring an account or completed intake form
+Visby rapid PCR option ($149) offers faster at-home result turnaround than standard mail-in lab tests
+Broad diagnostic catalog beyond sexual health (thyroid, food sensitivity, hormone panels) supports repeat testing relationships
Trustpilot rating is weak and polarized for the category (2.9/5 on 535 reviews: 47% five-star vs. 34% one-star)
Recurring complaints about kits expiring before patients can use them, with the company declining replacements
No-returns policy once a kit ships, plus non-refundable shipping fees, add financial friction if a kit is unusable
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Circle Medical vs Everlywell — FAQ

Is Circle Medical better than Everlywell?

Circle Medical scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (60.2/100 vs 58.2/100), leading on experience, product range, reputation. Everlywell comes out ahead on value.

Is Circle Medical or Everlywell cheaper?

Circle Medical has the lower starting price (from $0/mo vs $45/mo for Everlywell). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Circle Medical and Everlywell both offer?

Both platforms treat Primary Care. Circle Medical covers 2 treatment categories total and Everlywell covers 2.

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