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Keeps vs TeleDirectMD: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Keeps 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

Keeps scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (69.7/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on experience, product range, reputation. TeleDirectMD comes out ahead on trust & safety, value.

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Hair loss specialist with dermatologist oversight, now owned by Remedy Meds following its acquisition of parent company Thirty Madison.

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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

DimensionKeepsTeleDirectMD
Overall Score69.7/100 ✓66.5/100
Trust & Safety30%68/10070/100 ✓
Value25%70/10076/100 ✓
Experience20%75/100 ✓66/100
Product Range15%62/100 ✓54/100
Reputation10%75/100 ✓52/100

At a Glance

Founded2018—
HeadquartersNew York, NY—
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories15
Treatments listed35
Starting price$9/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.

CategoryKeepsTeleDirectMD
Hair Loss$9–$17
Minoxidil (topical, foam or solution)
$79
Hair Loss Visit

Keeps

+Deep specialization in hair loss — focused expertise
+Dermatologist consultations included
+Progress photo tracking built into the platform
−Prices are quoted per 3, 6 or 12-month shipment rather than monthly, and $5 shipping is charged on each one
−Owned by Remedy Meds since the Thirty Madison acquisition completed in late 2025, which puts Remedy Meds, Nurx and Keeps under one owner
−No public pricing — costs only visible after starting an intake (a recent change)
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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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Keeps vs TeleDirectMD — FAQ

Is Keeps better than TeleDirectMD?

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Keeps scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (69.7/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on experience, product range, reputation. TeleDirectMD comes out ahead on trust & safety, value.

Is Keeps or TeleDirectMD cheaper?

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Keeps has the lower starting price (from $9/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 Keeps and TeleDirectMD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Hair Loss. Keeps covers 1 treatment category total and TeleDirectMD covers 5.

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