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MEDVi vs PlushCare: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of MEDVi 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

MEDVi scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (70.5/100 vs 68.3/100), leading on value, experience. PlushCare comes out ahead on trust & safety, reputation. PlushCare has the lower entry price (from $20/mo vs $114/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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MEDVi
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Direct-to-consumer telehealth platform selling compounded GLP-1 weight-loss medications and a compounded sublingual ED product, backed by a 40-year pharmacy partner.

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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

DimensionMEDViPlushCare
Overall Score70.5/100 ✓68.3/100
Trust & Safety30%73/10078/100 ✓
Value25%74/100 ✓62/100
Experience20%68/100 ✓62/100
Product Range15%65/10065/100
Reputation10%67/10072/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20232014
HeadquartersNewark, DESan Francisco, CA
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories32
Treatments listed53
Starting price$114/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.

CategoryMEDViPlushCare
Weight Loss / GLP-1$179–$299
Compounded Semaglutide (Injectable)
$650–$1100
Branded GLP-1 Prescription (Wegovy, Saxenda)

MEDVi

+Competitive GLP-1 intro pricing at $179/mo for semaglutide
+No long-term contract — month-to-month with no commitment required
+Established pharmacy partner (Belmar Pharma, 40+ years in operation)
−Significant price jump after month 1: semaglutide goes from $179 to $299 (67% increase)
−Difficult cancellation and refund process — 72-hour window, reports of 50+ contact attempts
−Trustpilot rating may be inflated by invited reviews; ConsumerAffairs paints much more negative picture
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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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MEDVi vs PlushCare — FAQ

Is MEDVi better than PlushCare?

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MEDVi scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (70.5/100 vs 68.3/100), leading on value, experience. PlushCare comes out ahead on trust & safety, reputation. PlushCare has the lower entry price (from $20/mo vs $114/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is MEDVi or PlushCare cheaper?

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PlushCare has the lower starting price (from $20/mo vs $114/mo for MEDVi). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do MEDVi and PlushCare both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. MEDVi covers 3 treatment categories total and PlushCare covers 2.

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