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Talkiatry vs Teladoc Health: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

Teladoc Health scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (79.9/100 vs 65.8/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Talkiatry comes out ahead on value. Talkiatry has the lower entry price (from $20/mo vs $89/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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

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Teladoc Health is the largest publicly traded telehealth provider in the US, offering 24/7 general medical, mental health, dermatology, and nutrition visits on a self-pay or insurance basis.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionTalkiatryTeladoc Health
Overall Score65.8/10079.9/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%70/10088/100 ✓
Value25%72/100 ✓68/100
Experience20%58/10088/100 ✓
Product Range15%60/10078/100 ✓
Reputation10%62/10072/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20192002
HeadquartersNew York, NYPurchase, NY
Publicly tradedNoYes (TDOC)
Treatment categories13
Treatments listed33
Starting price$20/mo$89/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.

CategoryTalkiatryTeladoc Health
Mental Health$20–$50
Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management
$119
Mental Health Visit

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
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Teladoc Health

+Largest and most-reviewed telehealth brand in the US, with a 4.7-star Trustpilot average across 47,000+ reviews
+Transparent flat self-pay pricing for 24/7 care, mental health, dermatology, and nutrition visits
+Deep clinician bench drives consistently short wait times and high care-quality marks
−Primary care and chronic condition management are not available self-pay, a significant gap for uninsured patients wanting ongoing care
−Self-pay pricing ($89-$119/visit) runs higher than several async-consult competitors for comparable conditions
−Some reviewers describe individual clinicians as dismissive, with prescription timing varying by provider
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Talkiatry vs Teladoc Health — FAQ

Is Talkiatry better than Teladoc Health?

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Teladoc Health scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (79.9/100 vs 65.8/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Talkiatry comes out ahead on value. Talkiatry has the lower entry price (from $20/mo vs $89/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Talkiatry or Teladoc Health cheaper?

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Talkiatry has the lower starting price (from $20/mo vs $89/mo for Teladoc Health). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Talkiatry and Teladoc Health both offer?

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Both platforms treat Mental Health. Talkiatry covers 1 treatment category total and Teladoc Health covers 3.

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