Amwell vs Teladoc Health
Amwell vs Teladoc compared on services, price without insurance, choosing your doctor and insurance. Here's which established telehealth platform to choose.
Quick answer
Teladoc Health (4.1/5) is our overall pick over Amwell (3.9/5), though the best choice depends on your insurance and needs.
Amwell and Teladoc are two of the oldest telehealth networks and both are built around insurance. Plan coverage often decides it, but they are not identical: Teladoc covers more ground, while Amwell lets you pick your doctor for any visit.
Side by side
| Amwell | Teladoc Health | |
|---|---|---|
| Services | Urgent care, therapy, psychiatry, pediatrics, nutrition | Urgent care, mental health, dermatology, nutrition, primary care if covered |
| Verdict: Teladoc wins on breadth. | ||
| Dermatology | Not a separate service | Yes, $89 photo review |
| Verdict: Teladoc wins. | ||
| Choose your doctor | Yes, browse profiles and pick | Only in covered Primary Care |
| Verdict: Amwell wins for on-demand visits. | ||
| Price without insurance | Shown after sign-up | $89 urgent, $119 mental health |
| Verdict: Teladoc wins on upfront pricing. | ||
| Insurance integration | Strong | Strong |
| Verdict: Tie, both are strongly insurance-integrated. | ||
| Availability | 24/7 urgent | 24/7 urgent |
| Verdict: Tie, both run 24/7 urgent care. | ||
Our verdict
If your plan includes only one of them, use that one. If you have a choice, Teladoc covers more (dermatology, and ongoing primary care when your plan includes it) and publishes its self-pay prices. Amwell is the better fit if you want to pick a specific doctor or therapist, or need pediatric or nutrition visits.
Frequently asked questions
Is Amwell or Teladoc better?+
Teladoc offers more services and publishes cash prices; Amwell lets you choose your clinician. If only one is in your plan, that usually decides it.
Do both take insurance?+
Yes, both are built around insurance and employer coverage.
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