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Everlywell vs TeleDirectMD: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Everlywell 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

TeleDirectMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (66.5/100 vs 58.2/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience. Everlywell comes out ahead on product range, reputation. Everlywell has the lower entry price (from $45/mo vs $79/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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At-home diagnostic testing brand offering STD, hormone, and wellness lab kits, with a separate virtual-care pathway for treating positive sexual-health results.

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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

DimensionEverlywellTeleDirectMD
Overall Score58.2/10066.5/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%62/10070/100 ✓
Value25%58/10076/100 ✓
Experience20%50/10066/100 ✓
Product Range15%62/100 ✓54/100
Reputation10%58/100 ✓52/100

At a Glance

Founded2015—
HeadquartersAustin, TX—
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories25
Treatments listed45
Starting price$45/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.

CategoryEverlywellTeleDirectMD
Sexual Health$45–$75
Sexual Health Virtual Care (Treatment)
$79
ED Visit
Primary Care—$79
Virtual Visit (urgent care, UTI, STI, skin)

Everlywell

+Per-test pricing is published openly without requiring an account or completed intake form
+Visby rapid PCR option ($149) offers faster at-home result turnaround than standard mail-in lab tests
+Broad diagnostic catalog beyond sexual health (thyroid, food sensitivity, hormone panels) supports repeat testing relationships
−Trustpilot rating is weak and polarized for the category (2.9/5 on 535 reviews: 47% five-star vs. 34% one-star)
−Recurring complaints about kits expiring before patients can use them, with the company declining replacements
−No-returns policy once a kit ships, plus non-refundable shipping fees, add financial friction if a kit is unusable
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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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Everlywell vs TeleDirectMD — FAQ

Is Everlywell better than TeleDirectMD?

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TeleDirectMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (66.5/100 vs 58.2/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience. Everlywell comes out ahead on product range, reputation. Everlywell has the lower entry price (from $45/mo vs $79/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Everlywell or TeleDirectMD cheaper?

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Everlywell has the lower starting price (from $45/mo vs $79/mo for TeleDirectMD). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Everlywell and TeleDirectMD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Sexual Health, Primary Care. Everlywell covers 2 treatment categories total and TeleDirectMD covers 5.

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