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Lofta vs TeleDirectMD: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Lofta 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 57.9/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, reputation. Lofta comes out ahead on product range. Lofta has the lower entry price (from $35/mo vs $79/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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Lofta
Fair

Lofta is a cash-pay sleep-apnea e-commerce platform selling a $139 home sleep test with physician interpretation, CPAP prescriptions and ResMed equipment.

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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

DimensionLoftaTeleDirectMD
Overall Score57.9/10066.5/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%62/10070/100 ✓
Value25%68/10076/100 ✓
Experience20%45/10066/100 ✓
Product Range15%55/100 ✓54/100
Reputation10%50/10052/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded——
Headquarters——
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories15
Treatments listed25
Starting price$35/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.

CategoryLoftaTeleDirectMD
Primary Care$35
RxExpress CPAP Prescription Renewal
$79
Virtual Visit (urgent care, UTI, STI, skin)

Lofta

+Home sleep test price ($139) published, including telemedicine approval, physician interpretation and CPAP prescription
+Uses the FDA-cleared, disposable WatchPAT One (also DOT-accepted for commercial drivers)
+End-to-end path from test to prescription to equipment, plus $35 online prescription renewal
−No insurance or Medicare/Medicaid billing; CPAP machines cost about $900–$1,800 cash
−Trustpilot 2.6/5 on 33 reviews (61% 1-star), citing lost shipments and refund disputes
−Complaints of weak warranty and technical support after device purchase
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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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Lofta vs TeleDirectMD — FAQ

Is Lofta better than TeleDirectMD?

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TeleDirectMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (66.5/100 vs 57.9/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, reputation. Lofta comes out ahead on product range. Lofta has the lower entry price (from $35/mo vs $79/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Lofta or TeleDirectMD cheaper?

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Lofta has the lower starting price (from $35/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 Lofta and TeleDirectMD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Primary Care. Lofta covers 1 treatment category total and TeleDirectMD covers 5.

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