MDLIVE vs PlushCare:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, MDLIVE had more branded searches than PlushCare among telemedicine apps in the United States. MDLIVE had about 33,100 branded searches, while PlushCare had 14,800. MDLIVE made up 11.3% of all telemedicine app searches we track, and PlushCare accounted for 5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about telemedicine apps, MDLIVE appeared in three of the five answers and PlushCare in none.
Who do people search for more?
MDLIVE, about 2 searches for every 1 for PlushCare
Who does AI mention more?
MDLIVE, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, PlushCare in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
MDLIVE, the only one of the two named
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Top telemedicine apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, MDLIVE was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. PlushCare did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Teladoc4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- MDLIVE3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Doctor on Demand3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Sesame3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Amwell2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
PlushCare0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
K Health0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which telemedicine app should I use in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best telemedicine apps in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best telemedicine app in the US for a quick doctor visit?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“virtual doctor visit”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“telemedicine app”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 19, 2026.
Is MDLIVE or PlushCare more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for MDLIVE and PlushCare by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven telemedicine apps we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for MDLIVE, PlushCare. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Teladoc | MDLIVE | Doctor on Demand | PlushCare | Sesame | Amwell | K Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 61.7% | 13% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 3.2% | 2.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 63% | 13.3% | 10.9% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 64.5% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 62.5% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 7% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 65.8% | 11% | 11% | 6% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.5% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.7% | 12.4% | 10.1% | 6.8% | 4% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| May 2026 | 64.6% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 5.9% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 67.4% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 5% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 65.6% | 11% | 9% | 6% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 66.9% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 67.3% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 5% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
How has the MDLIVE and PlushCare comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- MDLIVE was ahead of PlushCare in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MDLIVE’s share of searches among telemedicine apps in the United States moved from 13% to 11.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 33.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PlushCare’s share of searches among telemedicine apps in the United States moved from 7.1% to 5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 14.8K.
How did search popularity change for United States telemedicine apps in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MDLIVE’s and PlushCare’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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