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Function Health vs TeleDirectMD: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Function Health 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

Function Health scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (76.3/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

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Direct-to-consumer lab testing membership offering 160+ biomarkers twice yearly through Quest Diagnostics, with clinician-reviewed results and action plans.

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67

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

DimensionFunction HealthTeleDirectMD
Overall Score76.3/100 ✓66.5/100
Trust & Safety30%78/100 ✓70/100
Value25%80/100 ✓76/100
Experience20%82/100 ✓66/100
Product Range15%60/100 ✓54/100
Reputation10%75/100 ✓52/100

At a Glance

Founded2021—
HeadquartersAustin, TX—
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories15
Treatments listed25
Starting price$49/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.

CategoryFunction HealthTeleDirectMD
Primary Care$49–$99
At-Home Blood Draw Add-On
$79
Virtual Visit (urgent care, UTI, STI, skin)

Function Health

+Trustpilot rating of 4.5/5 across 2,960 reviews, among the strongest in the diagnostics-membership category
+160+ biomarkers tested twice yearly at 2,000+ Quest locations nationwide, far exceeding a standard annual physical (roughly 20-30 markers)
+Flat, transparent annual pricing ($365/year) visible before any intake or consult
−Reaching live customer support can be slow, per patient reports
−Results depend on Quest blood-draw logistics; a subset of patients report an inconsistent draw experience
−Membership covers testing and clinician-reviewed insights but not ongoing prescribing or treatment for abnormal results
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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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Function Health vs TeleDirectMD — FAQ

Is Function Health better than TeleDirectMD?

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Function Health scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (76.3/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

Is Function Health or TeleDirectMD cheaper?

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Function Health has the lower starting price (from $49/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 Function Health and TeleDirectMD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Primary Care. Function Health covers 1 treatment category total and TeleDirectMD covers 5.

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