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Hims & Hers vs TeleDirectMD: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Hims & Hers 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

Hims & Hers scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77.5/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. TeleDirectMD comes out ahead on value.

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Hims & Hers
Very Good

The largest publicly traded D2C telehealth platform, offering treatments across hair loss, ED, mental health, skincare, and weight loss.

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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

DimensionHims & HersTeleDirectMD
Overall Score77.5/100 ✓66.5/100
Trust & Safety30%75/100 ✓70/100
Value25%70/10076/100 ✓
Experience20%85/100 ✓66/100
Product Range15%90/100 ✓54/100
Reputation10%70/100 ✓52/100

At a Glance

Founded2017—
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CA—
Publicly tradedYes (HIMS)No
Treatment categories75
Treatments listed115
Starting price$11/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.

CategoryHims & HersTeleDirectMD
Women's Health—$79
Birth Control Refill Visit
Dermatology$30–$55
Custom Acne Cream
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Hair Loss$22–$29
Finasteride
$79
Hair Loss Visit
Sexual Health$11–$44
Tadalafil (generic Cialis)
$79
ED Visit

Hims & Hers

+Widest treatment category coverage of any D2C telehealth brand
+Vertically integrated pharmacy keeps costs down and shipping fast
+Publicly traded with transparent financials
−Compounded GLP-1 programs being phased out after Novo Nordisk deal
−Subscription auto-renewal complaints common on Reddit
−Customer support response times vary
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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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Hims & Hers vs TeleDirectMD — FAQ

Is Hims & Hers better than TeleDirectMD?

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Hims & Hers scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77.5/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. TeleDirectMD comes out ahead on value.

Is Hims & Hers or TeleDirectMD cheaper?

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Hims & Hers has the lower starting price (from $11/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 Hims & Hers and TeleDirectMD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Women's Health, Dermatology, Hair Loss, Sexual Health. Hims & Hers covers 7 treatment categories total and TeleDirectMD covers 5.

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