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eMed vs PlushCare: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

PlushCare scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.3/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on trust & safety, value, product range, reputation. eMed comes out ahead on experience.

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eMed
Good

Employer-focused GLP-1 weight management platform using branded FDA-approved medications with 24/7 clinician support and included lab work.

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PlushCare is a virtual primary-care membership service that layers weight-loss visits and branded GLP-1 prescriptions onto its core telehealth offering, rather than running a dedicated compounded-GLP-1 program.

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Score Breakdown

DimensioneMedPlushCare
Overall Score66.5/10068.3/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%72/10078/100 ✓
Value25%50/10062/100 ✓
Experience20%75/100 ✓62/100
Product Range15%45/10065/100 ✓
Reputation10%68/10072/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20202014
HeadquartersMiami, FLSan Francisco, CA
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories12
Treatments listed13
Starting price$649/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.

CategoryeMedPlushCare
Weight Loss / GLP-1$649–$1399
GLP-1 Weight Management Program
$650–$1100
Branded GLP-1 Prescription (Wegovy, Saxenda)

eMed

+Branded FDA-approved GLP-1 medications only — no compounding risk
+24/7 clinician support without appointment scheduling
+Annual blood work (32 biomarkers) included in program fee
−Medication cost is separate and expensive: $550–$1,300/mo on top of $99/mo program fee
−Very narrow scope — weight loss and urgent care only
−Primarily employer-focused; individual consumer experience may be secondary
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PlushCare

+Low $19.99/mo membership with first month free, and insurance-eligible visits as low as a $30 copay
+Accepts major insurance plans (Aetna, Cigna, Humana), broader than most single-purpose GLP-1 telehealth startups
+Physician-led primary care model covers ongoing and chronic care beyond a single weight-loss funnel
−Branded GLP-1 medication (Zepbound, Wegovy) is billed separately at the pharmacy — without insurance coverage this can run roughly $1,000+/month, dwarfing the low membership fee
−No compounded GLP-1 option, so cash-pay patients without drug coverage face full retail brand pricing
−Trustpilot pattern of unexpected recurring membership charges and difficulty cancelling
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eMed vs PlushCare — FAQ

Is eMed better than PlushCare?

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PlushCare scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.3/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on trust & safety, value, product range, reputation. eMed comes out ahead on experience.

Is eMed or PlushCare cheaper?

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PlushCare has the lower starting price (from $20/mo vs $649/mo for eMed). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do eMed and PlushCare both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. eMed covers 1 treatment category total and PlushCare covers 2.

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