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PlushCare vs TelyRx: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

TelyRx scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (72.3/100 vs 68.3/100), leading on value, experience, product range. PlushCare comes out ahead on trust & safety, reputation. PlushCare has the lower entry price (from $20/mo vs $22.99/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

PlushCare

Good

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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TelyRx

Good

TelyRx is a publicly listed online pharmacy platform where patients choose from 500+ generic and branded medications and pay a one-time $22 provider-review fee for an asynchronous prescription from an independent, state-licensed clinician.

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Score Breakdown

Dimension	PlushCare	TelyRx
Overall Score	68.3/100	72.3/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%	78/100 ✓	70/100
Value25%	62/100	72/100 ✓
Experience20%	62/100	74/100 ✓
Product Range15%	65/100	80/100 ✓
Reputation10%	72/100 ✓	65/100

At a Glance

Founded	2014	—
Headquarters	San Francisco, CA	Clearwater, FL
Publicly traded	No	Yes (TSX: TELY)
Treatment categories	2	7
Treatments listed	3	9
Starting price	$20/mo	$22.99/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.

Category	PlushCare	TelyRx
Primary Care	$20–$129 PlushCare Membership + Weight-Loss Visit	$99.99–$129.99 Varenicline (generic Chantix)
Weight Loss / GLP-1	$650–$1100 Branded GLP-1 Prescription (Wegovy, Saxenda)	$699.99–$1199.99 Branded Zepbound

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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TelyRx

+Every catalog price is visible before signup; the only clinical fee is a one-time $22 provider review

+Owns its licensed retail pharmacies, so fulfilment and pharmacist support stay in-house

+Very broad catalog (500+ medications) that includes chronic-condition generics such as lisinopril, albuterol and metformin, plus birth control, ED and hair loss

−Branded GLP-1s are priced near list (Wegovy from $1,399.99), well above manufacturer self-pay programs

−Prescribing is questionnaire-only and done by independent providers, with no ongoing clinical relationship

−Recurring complaints about shipping delays and refills charged without the patient's authorization

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PlushCare vs TelyRx — FAQ

Is PlushCare better than TelyRx?

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Is PlushCare or TelyRx cheaper?

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PlushCare has the lower starting price (from $20/mo vs $22.99/mo for TelyRx). 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 TelyRx both offer?

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Both platforms treat Primary Care, Weight Loss / GLP-1. PlushCare covers 2 treatment categories total and TelyRx covers 7.

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