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Quello vs TeleDirectMD: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Quello 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

TeleDirectMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (66.5/100 vs 65.4/100), leading on value, product range. Quello comes out ahead on experience, reputation. Quello has the lower entry price (from $12.99/mo vs $79/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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Quello
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Quello is a Denver-based telehealth allergy practice that offers a free at-home allergy test and consult, then prescribes personalized sublingual allergy drops for $297 a quarter or $999 a year in 29 states.

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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

DimensionQuelloTeleDirectMD
Overall Score65.4/10066.5/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%70/10070/100
Value25%70/10076/100 ✓
Experience20%72/100 ✓66/100
Product Range15%42/10054/100 ✓
Reputation10%62/100 ✓52/100

At a Glance

Founded——
HeadquartersDenver, CO—
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories15
Treatments listed25
Starting price$12.99/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.

CategoryQuelloTeleDirectMD
Primary Care$12.99
At-home Allergy Test + Consult
$79
Virtual Visit (urgent care, UTI, STI, skin)

Quello

+Fully published pricing ($297/quarter or $999/year) with unlimited follow-ups, shipping and a price-lock guarantee included
+Low-cost entry: at-home 40-allergen test and provider consult are free apart from $12.99 shipping
+Led by a named ENT allergy specialist, using the same FDA-approved allergen extracts as allergists
−Available in only 29 states (not CA, NY, PA, NC, NJ, MA and others)
−Positioned as a four-year course, so total cost runs to roughly $4,000 per person
−Test kits can't be refunded once shipped, and there's a $50 no-show fee
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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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Quello vs TeleDirectMD — FAQ

Is Quello better than TeleDirectMD?

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TeleDirectMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (66.5/100 vs 65.4/100), leading on value, product range. Quello comes out ahead on experience, reputation. Quello has the lower entry price (from $12.99/mo vs $79/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Quello or TeleDirectMD cheaper?

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Quello has the lower starting price (from $12.99/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 Quello and TeleDirectMD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Primary Care. Quello covers 1 treatment category total and TeleDirectMD covers 5.

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