Home›Compare›Nurx vs Talkiatry

Nurx vs Talkiatry: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

Nurx scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (70.5/100 vs 65.8/100), leading on experience, product range, reputation.

71
Nurx
Good

Women's health telehealth for birth control, STI testing, and dermatology — with both insurance and cash-pay options.

Visit Nurx
66

Insurance-only virtual psychiatry practice with 800+ psychiatrists in 45 states, able to prescribe controlled substances including ADHD stimulants where state law allows.

Visit Talkiatry

Score Breakdown

DimensionNurxTalkiatry
Overall Score70.5/100 ✓65.8/100
Trust & Safety30%70/10070/100
Value25%72/10072/100
Experience20%70/100 ✓58/100
Product Range15%70/100 ✓60/100
Reputation10%70/100 ✓62/100

At a Glance

Founded20152019
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CANew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories41
Treatments listed53
Starting price$15/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.

CategoryNurxTalkiatry
Mental Health$69
Mental Health (Medication Management)
$20–$50
Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management

Nurx

+Accepts insurance in addition to cash-pay — birth control can be $0 copay
+Strong reputation in birth control and women's health
+STI testing kits shipped discreetly
−Owned by Remedy Meds since the Thirty Madison acquisition completed in late 2025, which puts Remedy Meds, Nurx and Keeps under one owner
−A $3 monthly support fee is charged in any month an order is processed, and is not shown in the advertised prices
−Consult fees billed separately per category ($28/yr birth control, $40 acne, $59 mental health) — advertised prices aren't all-in
Read the full Nurx review →

Talkiatry

+Board-certified psychiatrists (not only NPs) with 60-minute adult and 75-minute child/teen intake visits
+Can prescribe controlled medications, including ADHD stimulants, in states where telehealth law permits
+In-network with major commercial plans and Medicare; typical copays are $20-50 per visit
−No self-pay option, and Medicaid and TRICARE are not accepted
−Weak independent ratings (Trustpilot about 2.7/5, BBB about 1.1/5) concentrated on billing and customer service
−$100 fee for cancelling or rescheduling within 48 hours
Read the full Talkiatry review →

Nurx vs Talkiatry — FAQ

Is Nurx better than Talkiatry?

▾

Nurx scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (70.5/100 vs 65.8/100), leading on experience, product range, reputation.

Is Nurx or Talkiatry cheaper?

▾

Nurx has the lower starting price (from $15/mo vs $20/mo for Talkiatry). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Nurx and Talkiatry both offer?

▾

Both platforms treat Mental Health. Nurx covers 4 treatment categories total and Talkiatry covers 1.

Still deciding?

Nurx alternativesTalkiatry alternativesTake the Match Quiz