Healthcare · head to head
Figure 1 vs MDLive
Figure 1
Healthcare
Medical photography and knowledge sharing platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Figure 1 covers Case Sharing, MDLive covers Video Consultations.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Figure 1 and MDLive actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, Mobile), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Healthcare).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Figure 1
- Case Sharing
- Secure Messaging
- Image Upload
- Knowledge Discovery
- CME Access
- Collaboration
- HIPAA Compliant
- BAA
Only in MDLive
- Video Consultations
- Mental Health Services
- Psychiatry
- Prescription Services
- Urgent Care
- Insurance
- EHR Systems
Both cover
- HIPAA
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
- Mobile support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Figure 1
- Patient Carenot MDLive
- Medical Recordsnot MDLive
- Practice Managementnot MDLive
- Telehealthnot MDLive
MDLive
- Telemedicine urgent care visitsnot Figure 1
- Mental health counseling and psychiatrynot Figure 1
- Dermatology consultationsnot Figure 1
- Primary care wellness screeningsnot Figure 1
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Figure 1
Nothing recorded yet. See the Figure 1 review.
MDLive
- Wide price ranges ($0-89, $0-179, $0-299) indicate insurance-dependent costs with minimal baseline transparency
- Cancellation fees up to $50 for mental health appointments apply within 24 hours
- Pricing varies substantially based on insurance coverage with no guaranteed maximum out-of-pocket
Pricing, plan by plan
Figure 1
Free- FreeFree
- Access to cases
- HIPAA-compliant
- Secure sharing
MDLive
Free- Urgent Care$null/visit
- $0-89 per visit with insurance
- Immediate care access
- Primary CareFree
- $0 wellness screenings for eligible insurance plans
- Upfront pricing shown before appointment
- Mental Health Talk Therapy$null/visit
- $0-179 initial appointments
- $140 follow-up sessions before insurance
- Mental Health Psychiatry$null/visit
- $0-299 initial appointments
- $159 follow-up sessions before insurance
Which should you pick?
Choose Figure 1 if
- You need case sharing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want secure messaging.
Choose MDLive if
- You need video consultations.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want mental health services.
Questions people ask
- Is Figure 1 or MDLive better?
- Neither clearly leads. Figure 1 starts at Free and MDLive at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Figure 1 or MDLive?
- Figure 1 starts at Free and MDLive at Free.
- Does Figure 1 or MDLive run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Mobile, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Figure 1 for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Figure 1 best used for?
- Figure 1 is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth. Of those, patient care and medical records are not what MDLive is typically brought in for.
- What can Figure 1 do that MDLive cannot?
- Figure 1 covers Case Sharing, Secure Messaging, Image Upload, Knowledge Discovery. MDLive covers Video Consultations, Mental Health Services, Psychiatry, Prescription Services. Both handle HIPAA, Cloud deployment, Web support, Mobile support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
MDLive: What is the cost of an urgent care visit through MD Live?
Urgent care visits cost $0-89 per visit depending on insurance coverage. Pricing is shown upfront before confirming appointment. Most major credit and debit cards accepted for uninsured patients.
SourceMDLive: What cancellation fees apply if I need to reschedule?
Wellness visits incur $25 cancellation fee if cancelled within 24 hours. Routine care $25 if cancelled within 2 hours. Mental health $50 if cancelled within 24 hours. Medicaid and Medicare members exempt from fees.
SourceMDLive: Are follow-up mental health sessions cheaper than initial appointments?
Talk therapy follow-ups are $140 before insurance (versus $0-179 for initial). Psychiatry follow-ups are $159 before insurance (versus $0-299 for initial). Insurance copays may apply on top of these base rates.
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