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PlushCare vs Raeliva: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

PlushCare scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.3/100 vs 61.2/100), leading on trust & safety, product range, reputation. Raeliva comes out ahead on value.

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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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Raeliva is a 2026-launched GLP-1 and longevity storefront built on the CareValidate platform, with flat dose-independent pricing and prepay discounts.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionPlushCareRaeliva
Overall Score68.3/100 ✓61.2/100
Trust & Safety30%78/100 ✓60/100
Value25%62/10072/100 ✓
Experience20%62/10062/100
Product Range15%65/100 ✓55/100
Reputation10%72/100 ✓45/100

At a Glance

Founded20142026
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CASan Diego, CA
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories22
Treatments listed37
Starting price$20/mo$117/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.

CategoryPlushCareRaeliva
Weight Loss / GLP-1$650–$1100
Branded GLP-1 Prescription (Wegovy, Saxenda)
$150–$219
Compounded Semaglutide Injections

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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Raeliva

+Clear operator disclosure: names the platform operator, the billing/intake vendor (CareValidate), the medical group (Lion MDs, with physician NPIs) and six dispensing pharmacies
+Flat pricing at every dose for semaglutide and tirzepatide, published on each product page
+Accepts transfers at the patient's current GLP-1 dose after provider review, with no charge if not eligible
−Launched in 2026 with ~1,500 claimed patients and only 12 Trustpilot reviews, all five-star and posted within two months
−Lowest advertised rates require 6- or 12-month prepayment ($900–1,450 upfront), and dispensed medication is non-refundable
−Runs on CareValidate's white-label telehealth stack, so the clinical and billing experience is shared with other storefronts
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PlushCare vs Raeliva — FAQ

Is PlushCare better than Raeliva?

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PlushCare scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.3/100 vs 61.2/100), leading on trust & safety, product range, reputation. Raeliva comes out ahead on value.

Is PlushCare or Raeliva cheaper?

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PlushCare has the lower starting price (from $20/mo vs $117/mo for Raeliva). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do PlushCare and Raeliva both offer?

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

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