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Direct Meds vs LetsGetChecked: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

LetsGetChecked scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (75.2/100 vs 73.5/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Direct Meds comes out ahead on value.

74

Cash-pay pharmacy and telehealth combo focused on transparent pricing and no-surprise billing.

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75

At-home lab-processed STI and wellness testing paired with a flat-fee virtual consult and treatment pathway for positive results.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionDirect MedsLetsGetChecked
Overall Score73.5/10075.2/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%72/10080/100 ✓
Value25%82/100 ✓72/100
Experience20%74/10076/100 ✓
Product Range15%65/10068/100 ✓
Reputation10%68/10078/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20212015
HeadquartersMiami, FLNew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories32
Treatments listed54
Starting price$179/mo$39/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.

CategoryDirect MedsLetsGetChecked
Sexual Health—$39
STI Treatment Virtual Consult

Direct Meds

+Transparent cash-pay pricing with no hidden fees
+Integrated pharmacy for fast fulfillment
+Competitive GLP-1 pricing
−Smaller company with less track record
−Limited treatment categories
−Less sophisticated platform experience
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LetsGetChecked

+CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited lab processing gives more clinical rigor than rapid-only or saliva-based competitors
+Enterprise and health-system partnerships (cited: Amazon, Humana, university health systems) signal institutional-grade quality control at scale
+Large, favorable review base (18,836 Trustpilot reviews, 4.4 average) with consistent praise for result turnaround speed
−Total cost stacks quickly and isn't bundled upfront: test kit ($99-$249) plus a separate $39 consult plus separate, unlisted medication cost for treatment
−Finger-prick blood collection is reported as difficult to complete correctly, occasionally leading to sample rejection and retesting
−Customer service and account/download-access complaints recur in reviews despite strong overall satisfaction
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Direct Meds vs LetsGetChecked — FAQ

Is Direct Meds better than LetsGetChecked?

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LetsGetChecked scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (75.2/100 vs 73.5/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Direct Meds comes out ahead on value.

Is Direct Meds or LetsGetChecked cheaper?

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LetsGetChecked has the lower starting price (from $39/mo vs $179/mo for Direct Meds). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Direct Meds and LetsGetChecked both offer?

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Both platforms treat Sexual Health. Direct Meds covers 3 treatment categories total and LetsGetChecked covers 2.

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