How much does a telehealth visit cost?
Last updated September 3, 2026.
Without insurance, a general telehealth visit typically costs $40 to $90, with specialist visits like psychiatry running higher; with insurance, many plans cover virtual visits at around a normal copay. Price varies by platform, condition, and visit type - text is usually the cheapest tier, video the priciest. Context: that is below cash-pay urgent care ($100 to $250 basic) and far below an ER for a minor issue. One honest caveat: a Health Affairs analysis found cheap telehealth visits for respiratory problems sometimes led to more downstream spending on follow-ups and labs, so visit price is not the whole bill. And the free option: Pymander is a free AI doctor, 24/7 by text, for guidance before you pay anyone.
What to do
- Check your insurance app first: many plans have a preferred telehealth partner at low or no copay.
- Compare by condition: platforms price acne, birth control, and UTI visits differently.
- Pick text over video when the problem allows: same clinician judgment, lower tier price.
- Start free: an AI doctor by text can tell you whether a paid visit is even needed.
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