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Fay vs MDVIP: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

Fay scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (61.9/100 vs 60.9/100), leading on value. MDVIP comes out ahead on trust & safety, product range.

Fay

Fair

Insurance-billed marketplace for virtual registered-dietitian care (weight management, diabetes, GLP-1 support, PCOS); it does not prescribe medication.

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MDVIP

Fair

Largest US concierge primary-care network, charging an annual membership fee on top of insurance for smaller panels, same/next-day access and an advanced annual wellness exam.

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Score Breakdown

Dimension	Fay	MDVIP
Overall Score	61.9/100 ✓	60.9/100
Trust & Safety30%	66/100	70/100 ✓
Value25%	70/100 ✓	52/100
Experience20%	62/100	62/100
Product Range15%	40/100	55/100 ✓
Reputation10%	62/100	62/100

At a Glance

Founded	2022	2000
Headquarters	Schaumburg, IL	Boca Raton, FL
Publicly traded	No	No
Treatment categories	2	1
Treatments listed	1	1
Starting price	$0/mo	$150/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.

Category	Fay	MDVIP
Primary Care	—	$150–$275 MDVIP Membership (Advanced Wellness Program + Concierge Access)

Fay

+Registered dietitians only, in-network with 700+ plans; many members pay $0 per session

+Pre-booking price estimator based on the member's insurance benefits

+Large clinician bench (3,400+ RDs) covering 30+ specialties including diabetes, PCOS and GLP-1 nutrition support

−No prescribers: Fay cannot prescribe or supply GLP-1s or any other medication

−Insurance estimates are unreliable per reviewers, with '$0 copay' visits later billed at $230 up to $1,400

−Reports of unexpected recurring charges and charges continuing after cancellation

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MDVIP

+National scale (1,100+ affiliated physicians, ~400,000 members in 45 states + D.C.) and a 25-year operating history

+Annual fee bundles an advanced wellness exam (expanded labs, EKG, vision/hearing, body composition) that insurance typically does not cover

+Smaller physician panels with same- or next-day appointments and after-hours access to one's own doctor

−No national price list: fees are set per physician and commonly run about $1,800-$3,300/year on top of insurance premiums and copays

−Refunds are generally unavailable once the annual wellness testing is performed, and multiple Trustpilot/BBB complaints cite refund difficulty

−Primarily in-person care; coverage depends on an affiliated physician being nearby, and it is not a telehealth-first service

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Fay vs MDVIP — FAQ

Is Fay better than MDVIP?

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Fay scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (61.9/100 vs 60.9/100), leading on value. MDVIP comes out ahead on trust & safety, product range.

Is Fay or MDVIP cheaper?

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Fay has the lower starting price (from $0/mo vs $150/mo for MDVIP). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Fay and MDVIP both offer?

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Both platforms treat Primary Care. Fay covers 2 treatment categories total and MDVIP covers 1.

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