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Gala Health vs TeleDirectMD: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Gala 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

TeleDirectMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (66.5/100 vs 66/100), leading on trust & safety, value. Gala Health comes out ahead on experience, product range, reputation. Gala Health has the lower entry price (from $69/mo vs $79/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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Gala Health (Gala GLP-1) is a cash-pay telehealth brand from AI Coaching, Inc. offering flat-priced compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, menopause HRT, and NAD+/sermorelin through OpenLoop-affiliated providers.

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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

DimensionGala HealthTeleDirectMD
Overall Score66/10066.5/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%60/10070/100 ✓
Value25%72/10076/100 ✓
Experience20%70/100 ✓66/100
Product Range15%68/100 ✓54/100
Reputation10%58/100 ✓52/100

At a Glance

Founded2024—
HeadquartersWilmington, DE—
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories45
Treatments listed75
Starting price$69/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.

CategoryGala HealthTeleDirectMD
Women's Health—$79
Birth Control Refill Visit

Gala Health

+Flat compounded GLP-1 pricing at every dose ($179/mo yearly, $199/mo on a 3-month plan) published before intake
+Strong Trustpilot rating (4.6/5 across ~4,200 reviews) citing fast signup and responsive support
+Menopause HRT from $69/mo with estradiol pill/patch, progesterone and non-hormonal options
−Terms state no refunds on cancellation except for medical disqualification, and cards are charged before provider review
−Recurring complaints about inconsistent dosing between shipments and shipping delays
−About 20 BBB complaints (not accredited), including cancellation loops and refund disputes
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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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Gala Health vs TeleDirectMD — FAQ

Is Gala Health better than TeleDirectMD?

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TeleDirectMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (66.5/100 vs 66/100), leading on trust & safety, value. Gala Health comes out ahead on experience, product range, reputation. Gala Health has the lower entry price (from $69/mo vs $79/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Gala Health or TeleDirectMD cheaper?

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Gala Health has the lower starting price (from $69/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 Gala Health and TeleDirectMD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Women's Health. Gala Health covers 4 treatment categories total and TeleDirectMD covers 5.

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