Best Telehealth Services in 2026

Teladoc Health is the largest name on this list for a reason. It offers urgent care around the clock, plus primary care, mental health, dermatology and nutrition services under one account. Many employer plans and health plans include Teladoc, often at no copay, which makes it the first service to check if you have insurance through work.

For cash-pay patients, a general medical visit is listed around $75 to $89, with therapy and psychiatry priced higher. That range means you should confirm the exact price for your visit type before booking. The main drawback is continuity: urgent care visits go to the next available clinician, so ongoing care needs a separate primary care plan inside Teladoc.

MDLIVE covers a similar range to Teladoc, with urgent care, primary care, dermatology, psychiatry and therapy. It works with many commercial health plans and employer programs, so insured patients often pay only a copay. The platform is built for both a quick visit today and a scheduled visit with a chosen clinician later.

Cash-pay urgent care visits are listed around $82 to $85, while mental health visits cost more. That puts MDLIVE in the middle of this list on price, not the cheapest and not the most expensive. Patients who need a specialist should check availability first, because some specialties book days ahead rather than on demand.

Amwell pairs on-demand urgent care with scheduled visits across many specialties, including therapy, psychiatry and nutrition. Urgent care visits are listed around $69 to $79 for cash-pay patients, which makes Amwell one of the more affordable options for a single urgent visit. Insurance acceptance is broad, with many major plans accepted.

The price spread is the point to watch. A basic urgent visit and a specialist visit are priced very differently, and therapy prices depend on session length and provider type. Amwell suits patients who know which specialty they need and want to book that clinician directly, rather than patients who want the lowest flat price for every visit type.

Doctor on Demand focuses on scheduled video visits for medical care, mental health and preventive care. Medical visits are listed around $79 to $99 for cash-pay patients, with therapy priced by session length. That scheduled model suits patients who prefer to pick a clinician and a time, rather than waiting in an on-demand queue.

Insurance acceptance is broad, and many patients pay a copay rather than the full cash price. The trade-off is that on-demand urgent care is less central here than at Teladoc or MDLIVE. If you need care in the next hour for a minor issue, an on-demand platform may be faster. If you want a regular clinician, Doctor on Demand is a stronger fit.

PlushCare is built around continuity. You see the same primary care clinician for follow-ups, refills and ongoing conditions, which matters when a clinician needs to know your history. Visits are by video, and the platform handles lab orders, referrals and prescriptions where clinically appropriate. Many major insurance plans are accepted.

The cost is the clear drawback. A single visit is listed around $129 for cash-pay patients, well above a basic urgent care visit elsewhere. A membership plan can lower the per-visit cost for frequent users, but it adds a recurring fee. PlushCare fits patients who value a regular doctor and will use the service more than once or twice a year.

Sesame is a marketplace, not a single clinic. Providers list their own prices for video visits, in-person visits and specific services, so you can compare cost before you book. Cash-pay visits start around $29, with many primary care and urgent care visits listed between $29 and $62. That transparency is the main reason Sesame leads on price for uninsured patients.

The trade-off is that Sesame does not bill insurance, though some providers can give a receipt you can submit yourself. Quality and availability also vary by provider, so read provider profiles and reviews before booking. Sesame suits price-sensitive patients who are comfortable choosing a clinician from a list, rather than being assigned one.

Ro focuses on specific, ongoing conditions rather than general urgent care. Patients complete an online visit for a defined condition, and clinicians review the case and prescribe where appropriate. Visit prices start around $59, with ongoing treatment plans priced by condition. That focused model can feel simpler than a general platform for a known, recurring need.

The limit is scope. Ro does not replace a general urgent care visit for a new fever, rash or injury, and it does not cover the full range of primary care. Use Ro when your need matches one of its treatment areas and you want a direct, condition-specific route. For anything outside that range, pick a broader platform from this list.

HealthTap offers primary care by membership, starting around $10 per month, with messaging and video visits included in the membership model. That low entry price makes it attractive for patients who want regular access to a clinician without paying a full visit fee each time. The platform also offers a large network of clinicians across many specialties for paid visits.

The membership model needs a careful read. Not every test, specialist visit or prescription service sits inside the monthly price, and some care still carries a separate fee. HealthTap fits patients who want low cost, ongoing primary care access and are comfortable with a membership structure. Patients who need frequent specialist care should compare the total cost with a broader platform.