Top 10 Most Popular Telemedicine Apps

Thanks to telemedicine, checking in with a healthcare provider has never been easier. And the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the trend toward virtual visits. Almost 40% of adults now report using telemedicine services each year. And it’s no surprise. Telehealth apps are typically free to download, easy to use, and accessible from mobile devices. 

If you’re looking for a telehealth app, you’re in luck. Apps, such as GoodRx Care, offer everything from a quick virtual visit and online prescriptions to mental health services. Some telehealth apps also offer symptom checkers.

To help you get started, here’s a list of 10 popular telemedicine apps and a few of their features. All of the apps on this list are free to download.

1. GoodRx Care

GoodRx Care offers:

• Low-cost visits

• Visits without health insurance 

• Easy prescription refills by mail or at a local pharmacy

• Same-day prescriptions for birth control, urinary tract infections (UTI), and erectile dysfunction (ED)

• A 100% satisfaction guarantee

2. K Health

K Health offers:

• Chats with a provider for less than the cost of a copay

• Online prescriptions for medications or lab tests

• A symptom checker

• Saved medical history 

3. Doctor on Demand

Doctor on Demand offers:

• Availability 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

• Services with and without insurance

• Prescriptions for medications and lab work

• Visits with primary care providers, psychologists, and psychiatrists

• Treatment for chronic and acute care issues (like high cholesterol and depression)

4. Teladoc

Teladoc offers:

• Easy-to-access care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

• Access through your insurance plan, employer, or other organization

• Prescriptions sent to your local pharmacy

• Medical services, including acute care issues (like ear infections and sinus problems)

• Visits without a time limit

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5. MDLive

MDLive offers:

• Virtual visits any time, day or night, including holidays

• Short-term prescription refills

• Treatment for over 50 nonemergency conditions (like ear pain and allergies)

• Mental health support with licensed therapists and psychiatrists

• Dermatology services

6. Amwell

Amwell offers:

• 24-hour availability

• Easy sign-up

• On-demand care (no appointment needed)

• Extensive mental health services

• Service coverage through several major insurance plans

7. Talkspace

Talkspace offers:

• Counseling service costs that are billed monthly (you can cancel at any time)

• Service coverage through insurance

• A service to match you with therapists in your state

• The ability to send therapists unlimited messages

• Therapy for adults, teens, and couples

8. BetterHelp

BetterHelp offers:

• Low-cost weekly counseling, billed every 4 weeks

• Online access to licensed therapists and counselors 

• Scheduling of live sessions or chat using the messenger tool

• Meetings in a secure, virtual room

• Ability to schedule short, mini-sessions or long, thorough sessions

9. Zocdoc

With Zocdoc you can:

• Search and access local healthcare providers

• Schedule in-person or video visits

• Scan your insurance to find covered doctors

• Access a variety of specialists based on your symptoms

10. Nurx

Nurx offers:

• Low-cost consultation fees 

• Birth control prescribed online and delivered to your door

• Prescription and delivery of valacyclovir to treat herpes

• At-home testing and PrEP for HIV prevention

• Home tests for STI and HPV

• Emergency contraception (like Plan B or Ella) delivered by mail or filled at your local pharmacy

• Headache and migraine treatment

Which telehealth apps are the cheapest?

Each telehealth app on this list is free to download. The cost for telehealth services will depend on the app and whether or not you have insurance. Some telehealth apps have membership services or flat-rate fees for visits. 

GoodRx Care has online visits for less than $20. And some services offered by telehealth apps (like birth control pills) are free when covered by insurance.

Can you use a telehealth app if you don’t have insurance?

Yes, most telehealth apps can be used with or without insurance. There is often a low-cost flat rate for telehealth services if you don’t have insurance. But be sure to check with the telehealth provider for their out-of-pocket fees. The cost will vary for each telemedicine provider.

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Written by:

Ana Gascon

Ana Gascon has over 15 years of writing and editing experience, with 8 years in health and medical content work. She is a versatile health and medical content creator who writes about acute conditions, chronic diseases, mental health challenges, and health equity.

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Karla Robinson, MD

Karla Robinson, MD, is a medical editor for GoodRx. She is a licensed, board-certified family physician with almost 20 years of experience in health through varied clinical, administrative, and educational roles.

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References

Lucas, J. W., et al. (2022). Telemedicine use among adults: United States, 2021. NCHS Data Brief.