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Dr. B vs ZipHealth: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

Dr. B scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (78/100 vs 59/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, reputation.

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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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A high-volume, low-cost generalist telehealth pharmacy platform covering hair loss, ED, and other common prescription needs.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionDr. BZipHealth
Overall Score78/100 ✓59/100
Trust & Safety30%80/100 ✓55/100
Value25%85/100 ✓55/100
Experience20%72/100 ✓62/100
Product Range15%70/10070/100
Reputation10%78/100 ✓58/100

At a Glance

Founded2021—
HeadquartersNew York, NYDelray Beach, FL
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories34
Treatments listed34
Starting price$19/mo$20/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. BZipHealth
Hair Loss$27.58
Finasteride 1mg (90ct)
$20–$40
Hair Loss Treatment (Finasteride)
Primary Care$19
Async Telehealth Consult
$20–$50
Migraine Treatment (Sumatriptan/Rizatriptan)

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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ZipHealth

+Large scale for a generalist telehealth pharmacy platform: 560,000+ customers claimed and one of the higher Trustpilot review volumes in the category (3,700+ reviews, 4.2 average).
+Broad prescription menu spanning hair loss (finasteride), ED, migraine, antiviral, UTI, and other common conditions through a single flat consultation fee.
+Fast, self-service intake flow praised by many reviewers as easy to navigate.
−Reviewers describe automatic subscription renewals with insufficient warning and difficulty canceling — a billing-friction issue distinct from having a subscription model at all.
−Individual medication pricing (including finasteride) is not shown until after intake is completed, limiting upfront price transparency.
−Multiple reviewers report multi-day waits for provider consultations despite marketing an 'express' service.
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Dr. B vs ZipHealth — FAQ

Is Dr. B better than ZipHealth?

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Dr. B scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (78/100 vs 59/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, reputation.

Is Dr. B or ZipHealth cheaper?

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Dr. B has the lower starting price (from $19/mo vs $20/mo for ZipHealth). 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 ZipHealth both offer?

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Both platforms treat Hair Loss, Primary Care. Dr. B covers 3 treatment categories total and ZipHealth covers 4.

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