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Dr. B vs Teladoc Health: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

Teladoc Health scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (79.9/100 vs 78/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range. Dr. B comes out ahead on value, reputation. Dr. B has the lower entry price (from $19/mo vs $89/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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Dr. B
Very Good

Dr. B is a New York async telehealth platform, founded by former Zocdoc CEO Cyrus Massoumi, offering $19 consultations across 30+ conditions including hair loss, acne, and rosacea.

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Teladoc Health is the largest publicly traded telehealth provider in the US, offering 24/7 general medical, mental health, dermatology, and nutrition visits on a self-pay or insurance basis.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionDr. BTeladoc Health
Overall Score78/10079.9/100
Trust & Safety30%80/10088/100
Value25%85/10068/100
Experience20%72/10088/100
Product Range15%70/10078/100
Reputation10%78/10072/100

At a Glance

Founded20212002
HeadquartersNew York, NYPurchase, NY
Publicly tradedNoYes (TDOC)
Treatment categories33
Treatments listed33
Starting price$19/mo$89/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.

CategoryDr. BTeladoc Health
Dermatology$89
Dermatology Photo Review
Primary Care$19
Async Telehealth Consult
$89
24/7 General Medical Visit

Dr. B

+Flat $19 consult price with no membership is a genuine low-cost outlier versus most direct-to-consumer telehealth
+Founder credibility from Cyrus Massoumi's Zocdoc track record, plus national press coverage (NYT, TIME)
+Broad 30+ condition list spanning hair loss, dermatology, and everyday primary care from a single intake
Shorter operating history (founded 2021) means less accumulated patient-review volume than established competitors
Consult is async only — no live video option for patients who prefer to speak with a clinician directly
Prescriptions route to a local pharmacy for pickup by default rather than home delivery, an extra step some competitors skip
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Teladoc Health

+Largest and most-reviewed telehealth brand in the US, with a 4.7-star Trustpilot average across 47,000+ reviews
+Transparent flat self-pay pricing for 24/7 care, mental health, dermatology, and nutrition visits
+Deep clinician bench drives consistently short wait times and high care-quality marks
Primary care and chronic condition management are not available self-pay, a significant gap for uninsured patients wanting ongoing care
Self-pay pricing ($89-$119/visit) runs higher than several async-consult competitors for comparable conditions
Some reviewers describe individual clinicians as dismissive, with prescription timing varying by provider
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Dr. B vs Teladoc Health — FAQ

Is Dr. B better than Teladoc Health?

Teladoc Health scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (79.9/100 vs 78/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range. Dr. B comes out ahead on value, reputation. Dr. B has the lower entry price (from $19/mo vs $89/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Dr. B or Teladoc Health cheaper?

Dr. B has the lower starting price (from $19/mo vs $89/mo for Teladoc Health). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Dr. B and Teladoc Health both offer?

Both platforms treat Dermatology, Primary Care. Dr. B covers 3 treatment categories total and Teladoc Health covers 3.

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