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Defy Medical vs TeleDirectMD: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Defy Medical 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

Defy Medical scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (71.9/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. TeleDirectMD comes out ahead on value. TeleDirectMD has the lower entry price (from $79/mo vs $150/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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Physician-led telemedicine hormone clinic offering TRT, women's HRT, peptides, GLP-1s, and sexual-health treatments through its own 503B pharmacy.

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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

DimensionDefy MedicalTeleDirectMD
Overall Score71.9/100 ✓66.5/100
Trust & Safety30%72/100 ✓70/100
Value25%60/10076/100 ✓
Experience20%78/100 ✓66/100
Product Range15%78/100 ✓54/100
Reputation10%80/100 ✓52/100

At a Glance

Founded2011—
HeadquartersTampa, FL—
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories35
Treatments listed45
Starting price$150/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.

CategoryDefy MedicalTeleDirectMD
Sexual Health—$79
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Defy Medical

+15 years in operation (founded 2011) — one of the longest-running cash-pay hormone-therapy telehealth brands, with a named Medical Director (Dr. Justin Saya)
+Trustpilot rating of 4.8/5 across 4,144 reviews, and the company responds to 94% of negative reviews, typically within 24 hours
+Broad treatment range from a single provider — TRT, women's HRT, peptides, GLP-1s, sexual dysfunction, and hair loss — dispensed through its own 503B-registered pharmacy with labs required before prescribing
−Pricing is not published on the website; patients must complete a roughly $250 consult before learning treatment costs, a transparency gap versus competitors that post pricing upfront
−Some patients report delays of a week or more between consult and medication fulfillment
−Mobile app quality lags the web experience, per patient feedback
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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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Defy Medical vs TeleDirectMD — FAQ

Is Defy Medical better than TeleDirectMD?

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Defy Medical scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (71.9/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. TeleDirectMD comes out ahead on value. TeleDirectMD has the lower entry price (from $79/mo vs $150/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Defy Medical or TeleDirectMD cheaper?

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TeleDirectMD has the lower starting price (from $79/mo vs $150/mo for Defy Medical). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Defy Medical and TeleDirectMD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Sexual Health. Defy Medical covers 3 treatment categories total and TeleDirectMD covers 5.

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