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LifeMD vs TeleDirectMD: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of LifeMD 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

LifeMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on experience, product range, reputation. TeleDirectMD comes out ahead on trust & safety, value.

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

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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

DimensionLifeMDTeleDirectMD
Overall Score68/100 ✓66.5/100
Trust & Safety30%65/10070/100 ✓
Value25%75/10076/100 ✓
Experience20%70/100 ✓66/100
Product Range15%65/100 ✓54/100
Reputation10%60/100 ✓52/100

At a Glance

Founded2020—
HeadquartersNew York, NY—
Publicly tradedYes (LFMD)No
Treatment categories65
Treatments listed55
Starting price$14/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.

CategoryLifeMDTeleDirectMD
Sexual Health$14–$38
Sildenafil (via Rex MD)
$79
ED Visit
Hair Loss$14–$27
Finasteride (via Rex MD)
$79
Hair Loss Visit
Dermatology——

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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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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LifeMD vs TeleDirectMD — FAQ

Is LifeMD better than TeleDirectMD?

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LifeMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on experience, product range, reputation. TeleDirectMD comes out ahead on trust & safety, value.

Is LifeMD or TeleDirectMD cheaper?

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LifeMD has the lower starting price (from $14/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 LifeMD and TeleDirectMD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Sexual Health, Hair Loss, Dermatology. LifeMD covers 6 treatment categories total and TeleDirectMD covers 5.

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