2026 Comparison
For eligible adults who want a fixed visit fee, no subscription and a prescription sent to their chosen pharmacy, Bidwell Health offers a $45 message-based UTI visit. Below, compare that model with Wisp, Nurx, Teladoc and PlushCare, including the charges separate from the advertised visit price.
Our recommendation: choose based on clinical fit first, then the full cost. Bidwell is a clear option for an eligible non-pregnant adult woman who wants a $45 visit without a membership or scheduled video appointment. Medication is separate. See the UTI eligibility page and the detailed UTI cost comparison.
We compared the published visit charge, additional fees, visit format, prescription route and clinical limits. We used each provider's own pages, linked below. The comparison is for one acute episode, not recurrent-UTI prevention or a package of ongoing care. An advertised starting price is not necessarily the amount every patient pays. An insurance copay is not directly comparable to an uninsured visit charge.
| Service | Published visit fee | What to check separately |
|---|---|---|
| Bidwell Health | $45 | Medication at your chosen pharmacy; no required membership |
| Wisp | Starting at $65 | Pharmacy charges and temporary discounts |
| Nurx | $65 consultation | Medication; consultation is not covered by insurance |
| Teladoc | $89 General Medical without coverage | Your benefit may lower the visit fee; medication is separate |
| PlushCare | $129 initial visit without insurance | $19.99 monthly membership after a 30-day trial; medication and labs extra |
These are published visit fees before temporary discounts. The table is not a ranking of every available service or a claim that Bidwell is universally the cheapest. The cost guide discusses lower advertised fees and the conditions attached to them.
The visit costs $45 across all 11 served states. No required subscription, insurance billing or scheduled video visit. A licensed clinician reviews your symptoms and history before deciding whether to prescribe. If online care is not appropriate, the visit is refunded. The fee includes 21 days of follow-up messaging about that visit after the care plan is delivered.
You can request a local, mail-order or compounding pharmacy, including Amazon Pharmacy or Cost Plus Drugs, when appropriate for the prescription. Bidwell does not sell or ship the medication. The pharmacy determines price, availability and delivery. For an acute UTI, a nearby pharmacy may be more practical if mail delivery would delay starting treatment.
Wisp's UTI page advertises treatment starting at $65, with temporary promotional offers displayed separately. Its pricing explanation separates consultation and local pharmacy medication charges. Compare the final offer for the UTI service you select rather than treating every Wisp service or promotion as the same package.
Nurx publishes a $65 UTI consultation that includes clinician evaluation and one week of treatment-related messaging. Medication is paid separately. The consultation itself is not covered by insurance, although pharmacy coverage may apply. That published messaging period differs from Bidwell's 21-day window; it is a specific service difference, not evidence of better clinical results.
Teladoc lists $89 for General Medical without coverage and advertises covered visits as low as $0. A health-plan or employer benefit can make that a different comparison for you. Its 24/7 care description includes UTI care with eligibility restrictions. Confirm your actual fee, visit format and eligibility before requesting care.
PlushCare offers scheduled online visits and UTI evaluation. Its public pricing lists an initial uninsured visit at $129, plus a membership that begins billing after a 30-day trial unless canceled. The monthly option is $19.99; other billing options exist. Medication and lab charges are separate. Compare those ongoing terms if you need only one acute visit.
If you want a clearly stated visit fee without a subscription, Bidwell's $45 model is straightforward: one clinical assessment, your pharmacy choice and separate medication cost. If you already have a covered telehealth benefit, check the copay before paying another service. If you prefer a scheduled conversation, compare providers that offer that format. Neither brand size nor a lower fee tells you whether an antibiotic is appropriate.
Before paying, check where you are physically located, the service's age and pregnancy rules, the pharmacy's stock and how quickly medication can reach you. Do not choose a mail-order route solely for its price if it creates a clinically important delay.
Bidwell's UTI visit is limited to eligible non-pregnant adult women. A measured fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, flank pain, vomiting, visible blood, recurrent infection or symptoms after failed treatment may need in-person examination and urine testing. Men with urinary symptoms are outside our online UTI scope. Severe illness, confusion, fainting or inability to keep fluids down may require emergency care.
Not always. Add medication, required memberships and any tests. Use the dated pharmacy example in our UTI cost guide as an illustration, not a quote for your own pharmacy.
No. The clinician may decide you need testing, a different diagnosis or in-person care. Bidwell refunds the visit when online care is not appropriate.
Bidwell can send an appropriate prescription to your chosen mail-order pharmacy, including Amazon Pharmacy or Cost Plus Drugs. Confirm processing and shipping times before choosing that route for acute symptoms.
For other care models, see our existing comparisons with Favor, Hims, Lemonaid and Nurx. Their inclusion here does not establish that each currently offers an acute UTI visit.