PlushCare vs Teladoc Health
PlushCare vs Teladoc compared on doctor continuity, insurance, availability and price. Here's which virtual primary care service is better for you.
Quick answer
PlushCare (4.1/5) is our overall pick over Teladoc Health (4.1/5), though the best choice depends on your insurance and needs.
Both offer virtual primary care, but they reach you differently. PlushCare sells primary care to anyone, with or without insurance, and lets you pick and rebook the same doctor. Teladoc is best known for 24/7 on-demand visits, and its relationship-based Primary Care program is available only through a covered health plan or employer.
Side by side
| PlushCare | Teladoc Health | |
|---|---|---|
| Same-doctor continuity | Yes, choose and rebook your doctor | Yes, through covered Primary Care only |
| Verdict: PlushCare wins for anyone paying cash; Teladoc matches it only if your plan includes Primary Care. | ||
| Insurance | Most major plans (no Medicaid or Medicare Part B) | Often via employer/plan |
| Verdict: Both accept insurance, but Teladoc is often free via employers. | ||
| Availability | Same-day booked visits, 7 days a week | 24/7 on-demand, under 15 min average wait |
| Verdict: Teladoc wins for a true on-demand queue. | ||
| Price without insurance | $129/visit + $19.99/mo membership | $89 urgent visit; primary care not sold self-pay |
| Verdict: Teladoc is cheaper for a one-off urgent visit; PlushCare is the only one of the two that sells cash-pay primary care. | ||
| Best for | Ongoing primary care, insured or not | 24/7 urgent care, plus primary care if covered |
| Verdict: PlushCare for ongoing care, Teladoc for urgent visits. | ||
Our verdict
Choose PlushCare if you want an ongoing primary care doctor and your plan does not include Teladoc Primary Care, or if you are paying cash. Choose Teladoc for 24/7 on-demand urgent visits, and check whether your plan includes Teladoc Primary Care, which also gives you a dedicated provider.
Frequently asked questions
Which lets me keep the same doctor?+
PlushCare lets anyone choose and rebook the same doctor. Teladoc offers a dedicated primary care provider too, but only through a covered health plan or employer; its 24/7 Care connects you to whoever is available.
Which is cheaper?+
Without insurance, Teladoc's urgent visit is $89 and PlushCare's is $129 plus a $19.99/mo membership. With coverage, Teladoc can be $0 and PlushCare in-network visits are typically $30 or less, plus the membership.
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