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LifeMD vs PlushCare: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of LifeMD and PlushCare based on our independent scoring across trust, value, experience, product range, and reputation — plus real pricing for the treatments they both offer.

Our Verdict

PlushCare scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.3/100 vs 68/100), leading on trust & safety, reputation. LifeMD comes out ahead on value, experience. LifeMD has the lower entry price (from $14/mo vs $20/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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LifeMD
Good

Publicly traded telehealth betting big on weight loss, with aggressive GLP-1 pricing and fast-growing subscriber base.

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PlushCare is a virtual primary-care membership service that layers weight-loss visits and branded GLP-1 prescriptions onto its core telehealth offering, rather than running a dedicated compounded-GLP-1 program.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionLifeMDPlushCare
Overall Score68/10068.3/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%65/10078/100 ✓
Value25%75/100 ✓62/100
Experience20%70/100 ✓62/100
Product Range15%65/10065/100
Reputation10%60/10072/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20202014
HeadquartersNew York, NYSan Francisco, CA
Publicly tradedYes (LFMD)No
Treatment categories62
Treatments listed53
Starting price$14/mo$20/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.

CategoryLifeMDPlushCare
Weight Loss / GLP-1$149–$349
Branded Wegovy (oral/injectable)
$650–$1100
Branded GLP-1 Prescription (Wegovy, Saxenda)

LifeMD

+Novo Nordisk partnership for branded Wegovy pill and subscription program
+Eli Lilly partnership for branded Zepbound access
+Publicly traded with quarterly earnings transparency — 25% revenue growth in 2025
−Compounded GLP-1s discontinued — pivoted to branded medications
−Aggressive marketing draws scrutiny from health professionals
−Narrower treatment range than Hims or Ro
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PlushCare

+Low $19.99/mo membership with first month free, and insurance-eligible visits as low as a $30 copay
+Accepts major insurance plans (Aetna, Cigna, Humana), broader than most single-purpose GLP-1 telehealth startups
+Physician-led primary care model covers ongoing and chronic care beyond a single weight-loss funnel
−Branded GLP-1 medication (Zepbound, Wegovy) is billed separately at the pharmacy — without insurance coverage this can run roughly $1,000+/month, dwarfing the low membership fee
−No compounded GLP-1 option, so cash-pay patients without drug coverage face full retail brand pricing
−Trustpilot pattern of unexpected recurring membership charges and difficulty cancelling
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LifeMD vs PlushCare — FAQ

Is LifeMD better than PlushCare?

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PlushCare scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.3/100 vs 68/100), leading on trust & safety, reputation. LifeMD comes out ahead on value, experience. LifeMD has the lower entry price (from $14/mo vs $20/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is LifeMD or PlushCare cheaper?

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LifeMD has the lower starting price (from $14/mo vs $20/mo for PlushCare). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do LifeMD and PlushCare both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. LifeMD covers 6 treatment categories total and PlushCare covers 2.

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