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MEDVi vs TeleDirectMD: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of MEDVi 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

MEDVi scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (70.5/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. TeleDirectMD comes out ahead on value. TeleDirectMD has the lower entry price (from $79/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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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

DimensionMEDViTeleDirectMD
Overall Score70.5/100 ✓66.5/100
Trust & Safety30%73/100 ✓70/100
Value25%74/10076/100 ✓
Experience20%68/100 ✓66/100
Product Range15%65/100 ✓54/100
Reputation10%67/100 ✓52/100

At a Glance

Founded2023—
HeadquartersNewark, DE—
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories35
Treatments listed55
Starting price$114/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.

CategoryMEDViTeleDirectMD
Sexual Health$114
MEDVi QUAD (4-in-1 ED Sublingual)
$79
ED Visit

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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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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MEDVi vs TeleDirectMD — FAQ

Is MEDVi better than TeleDirectMD?

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MEDVi scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (70.5/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. TeleDirectMD comes out ahead on value. TeleDirectMD has the lower entry price (from $79/mo vs $114/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is MEDVi or TeleDirectMD cheaper?

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TeleDirectMD has the lower starting price (from $79/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 TeleDirectMD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Sexual Health. MEDVi covers 3 treatment categories total and TeleDirectMD covers 5.

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