Teladoc Health alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank All online doctor and pharmacy apps

Top picks

Best overall
MDLIVE
Urgent care price: $0–89

Common reasons people leave Teladoc Health: uninsured urgent-care visits cost $89 each, and prices for specialist and therapy visits are shown only after sign-up. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Teladoc Health, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. MDLIVE currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	MDLIVE	Paid	—	No	iOS, Android, Web	5 of 5	68.8
2	Talkspace	Paid	$69 a week (messaging-only therapy, without insurance)	No	Web, iOS, Android	11 of 11	56.8

1. MDLIVETop pick
Best for: US patients wanting urgent care and ongoing therapy or psychiatry in one app
PaidiOS, Android, Web
68.8
score / 100
Why switch from Teladoc Health
Similar 24/7 urgent care, therapy and dermatology, with price ranges shown upfront on its site.
Pros
Urgent care doctors available 24/7/365
Price ranges for each service listed upfront
You can pick and keep the same therapist or psychiatrist
Available in English and Spanish
Cons
Doesn't prescribe controlled substances
Late cancellation fees of $25 to $50 for scheduled visits
US and Puerto Rico only
Visit MDLIVE Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is MDLIVE a good Teladoc Health alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Urgent care price
$0–89
Checked Nov 8, 2026mdlive.com(opens source in a new tab)
Therapy price
$0–179 initial visit
Checked Nov 8, 2026mdlive.com(opens source in a new tab)
Availability
24/7/365 urgent care
Checked Nov 8, 2026mdlive.com(opens source in a new tab)
Languages
English and Spanish
Checked Nov 8, 2026mdlive.com(opens source in a new tab)
Account cost
Free
Checked Nov 8, 2026mdlive.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Talkspace
Best for: US residents who want therapy or psychiatry covered by their insurance
PaidWeb, iOS, Android
56.8
score / 100
Why switch from Teladoc Health
Online therapy and psychiatry by text and video, often covered by US insurance plans.
Pros
Covered by most major US insurance plans
Offers psychiatry and medication management
Unlimited messaging between live sessions
Cons
Mainly serves the US
Cost and services vary by state and insurance
Messaging replies are not real-time
Visit Talkspace Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.360
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Talkspace a good Teladoc Health alternative?
Verified facts
11 of 11 verified
Insurance
Most major US plans
Checked Nov 8, 2026talkspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
Psychiatry
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026talkspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
Teen therapy
Ages 13-17
Checked Nov 8, 2026talkspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
Messaging
Unlimited, 24/7
Checked Nov 8, 2026talkspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
Licensed providers
5,600
Checked Nov 8, 2026talkspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$69 a week (messaging-only therapy, without insurance)
Checked Nov 8, 2026talkspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
Video + messaging plan
$99 a week
Checked Nov 8, 2026talkspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
Video + messaging + workshops plan
$109 a week
Checked Nov 8, 2026talkspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
Psychiatry initial evaluation
$299
Checked Nov 8, 2026talkspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
Extra live video session
$69 a session
Checked Nov 8, 2026talkspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
Average insured copay
$15 a session
Checked Nov 8, 2026talkspace.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Teladoc Health alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Teladoc Health alternative for most people

MDLIVE

Similar 24/7 urgent care, therapy and dermatology, with price ranges shown upfront on its site.

Best Teladoc Health alternative for iPhone and Android

Talkspace

Online therapy and psychiatry by text and video, often covered by US insurance plans.

Best Teladoc Health alternative for working in the browser

MDLIVE

Similar 24/7 urgent care, therapy and dermatology, with price ranges shown upfront on its site.

Teladoc Health alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Teladoc Health?

MDLIVE ranks first right now. Similar 24/7 urgent care, therapy and dermatology, with price ranges shown upfront on its site.

Teladoc Health vs MDLIVE: what's the difference?

Both Teladoc Health and MDLIVE are paid products. Both run on iOS, Android and Web.

Is Teladoc Health free?

Teladoc Health is a paid product. Uninsured visit price: $89 per 24/7 Care visit; Insured visit price: As low as $0. Checked on Teladoc Health's own site, November 2026.

Is there a free alternative to Teladoc Health?

None of the 2 alternatives we track has a free plan; all are paid, though some offer trials.

Is there an open-source alternative to Teladoc Health?

None of the 2 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Teladoc Health?

The complaints we hear most: uninsured urgent-care visits cost $89 each; prices for specialist and therapy visits are shown only after sign-up; US only, and not suited to emergencies.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Teladoc Health, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.