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Lemonaid Health vs TeleDirectMD: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Lemonaid 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 66.1/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience. Lemonaid Health comes out ahead on product range, reputation. Lemonaid Health has the lower entry price (from $10/mo vs $79/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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A long-running, broad-scope telehealth generalist now operating under new nonprofit ownership following 23andMe's 2025 bankruptcy.

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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

DimensionLemonaid HealthTeleDirectMD
Overall Score66.1/10066.5/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%62/10070/100 ✓
Value25%68/10076/100 ✓
Experience20%65/10066/100 ✓
Product Range15%80/100 ✓54/100
Reputation10%55/100 ✓52/100

At a Glance

Founded2013—
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CA—
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories45
Treatments listed55
Starting price$10/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.

CategoryLemonaid HealthTeleDirectMD
Sexual Health$25–$90
ED Treatment (Sildenafil/Tadalafil)
$79
ED Visit
Hair Loss$10–$25
Hair Loss Treatment (Finasteride)
$79
Hair Loss Visit
Primary Care$25–$49
Primary Care Visit (Common Conditions)
$79
Virtual Visit (urgent care, UTI, STI, skin)

Lemonaid Health

+Broad national telehealth generalist spanning sexual health, weight loss, hair loss, mental health, women's health and primary care under one account.
+Low-friction ED pricing: a single $25 consult covers up to 12 refills, with generic medication priced from $2/pill.
+More than a decade of operating history (founded 2013) with an established patient base and four regional medical groups providing licensed physician coverage.
−Ownership in flux: 23andMe acquired Lemonaid for roughly $400M in 2021, then filed for bankruptcy in 2025 and sold it to nonprofit TTAM Research Institute for approximately $10M — patients have no visibility into whether care continuity, medical staffing, or data handling changed under the new owner.
−Full pricing for most services beyond the advertised ED and GLP-1 offers is not published and only appears after intake.
−Trustpilot reviews cite inconsistent provider conduct, including reports of rude or dismissive clinicians and at least one unexplained prescription refusal for a long-term patient.
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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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Lemonaid Health vs TeleDirectMD — FAQ

Is Lemonaid Health better than TeleDirectMD?

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TeleDirectMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (66.5/100 vs 66.1/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience. Lemonaid Health comes out ahead on product range, reputation. Lemonaid Health has the lower entry price (from $10/mo vs $79/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Lemonaid Health or TeleDirectMD cheaper?

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Lemonaid Health has the lower starting price (from $10/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 Lemonaid Health and TeleDirectMD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Sexual Health, Hair Loss, Primary Care. Lemonaid Health covers 4 treatment categories total and TeleDirectMD covers 5.

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