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MDLive vs Tebra

MDLive logo

MDLive

Healthcare

On-demand telehealth and virtual doctor visits

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tebra logo

Tebra

Healthcare

Practice management combining EHR, billing and patient engagement for independent practices

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only MDLive has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: MDLive wide price ranges ($0-89, $0-179, $0-299) indicate insurance-dependent costs with minimal baseline transparency; Tebra no pricing amounts published; custom quote required based on practice configuration
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MDLive and Tebra actually diverge.

Attributes where MDLive and Tebra differ
AttributeMDLiveTebra
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelusage-basedquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb
Founded2002Unknown

Identical on both: 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 MDLive

  • Video Consultations
  • Mental Health Services
  • Psychiatry
  • Prescription Services
  • Urgent Care
  • Insurance
  • EHR Systems
  • HIPAA

Only in Tebra

Nothing recorded that MDLive does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

MDLive

  • Telemedicine urgent care visitsnot Tebra
  • Mental health counseling and psychiatrynot Tebra
  • Dermatology consultationsnot Tebra
  • Primary care wellness screeningsnot Tebra

Tebra

  • Consolidating scheduling, charting, billing into single systemnot MDLive
  • Automating claims submission and denial managementnot MDLive
  • Reducing appointment no-shows through automated remindersnot MDLive
  • Reducing documentation time to five minutes with AInot MDLive
  • E-prescribing controlled substances with PDMP and EPCSnot MDLive

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

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

Tebra

  • No pricing amounts published; custom quote required based on practice configuration
  • Pricing based on per-provider licensing model with additional costs for EPCS setup and PDMP integration

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Tebra

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Tebra review.

Which should you pick?

Choose MDLive if

  • You need video consultations.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want mental health services.
MDLive review

Choose Tebra if

Nothing in the data separates Tebra from MDLive on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Tebra review

Questions people ask

Is MDLive or Tebra better?
Neither clearly leads. MDLive starts at Free and Tebra at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MDLive or Tebra?
MDLive has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for MDLive and On request for Tebra.
Does MDLive or Tebra run on more platforms?
MDLive runs on Web, Mobile. Tebra runs on Web.
Can I use MDLive for free?
Yes. MDLive has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Tebra starts at On request.
What is MDLive best used for?
MDLive is most often used for telemedicine urgent care visits, mental health counseling and psychiatry, dermatology consultations, primary care wellness screenings. Of those, telemedicine urgent care visits and mental health counseling and psychiatry are not what Tebra is typically brought in for.
What can MDLive do that Tebra cannot?
MDLive covers Video Consultations, Mental Health Services, Psychiatry, Prescription Services.

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.

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Tebra: How does Tebra's pricing model work?

Pricing is based on the number of clinical providers rather than user seats. Non-clinical staff get unlimited access at no additional cost. Low-volume providers billing under 100 claims monthly receive lower-tier pricing.

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MDLive: 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.

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Tebra: What are the setup and integration costs beyond the monthly fee?

Electronic Prescribing Controlled Substances (EPCS) setup costs approximately $75 per provider as a one-time fee. PDMP integration costs $500 one-time per facility plus approximately $50 per user per year.

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MDLive: 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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Tebra: Are there volume discounts for practices using multiple modules?

Yes, bundled pricing and volume incentives are available for multi-module adoption. Practices can request a personalized quote to see potential savings.

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Tebra: Does Tebra offer published pricing or is a quote always required?

Tebra does not publish specific monthly costs. Pricing varies depending on the number of providers, platform features needed, and implementation requirements. A personalized quote is required to get pricing.

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