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PlushCare vs TeleDirectMD: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of PlushCare 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

PlushCare scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.3/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on trust & safety, product range, reputation. TeleDirectMD comes out ahead on value, experience.

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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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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

DimensionPlushCareTeleDirectMD
Overall Score68.3/100 ✓66.5/100
Trust & Safety30%78/100 ✓70/100
Value25%62/10076/100 ✓
Experience20%62/10066/100 ✓
Product Range15%65/100 ✓54/100
Reputation10%72/100 ✓52/100

At a Glance

Founded2014—
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CA—
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories25
Treatments listed35
Starting price$20/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.

CategoryPlushCareTeleDirectMD
Primary Care$20–$129
PlushCare Membership + Weight-Loss Visit
$79
Virtual Visit (urgent care, UTI, STI, skin)

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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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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PlushCare vs TeleDirectMD — FAQ

Is PlushCare better than TeleDirectMD?

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PlushCare scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.3/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on trust & safety, product range, reputation. TeleDirectMD comes out ahead on value, experience.

Is PlushCare or TeleDirectMD cheaper?

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PlushCare has the lower starting price (from $20/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 PlushCare and TeleDirectMD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Primary Care. PlushCare covers 2 treatment categories total and TeleDirectMD covers 5.

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