Updated October 1, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team
Nurx vs Petcube
Nurx vs Petcube: the differences
| Compare |  Nurx |  Petcube |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation price | $28 | $9.99Lower |
| Plan price per month | $15 | $9.99Lower |
| Free delivery | YesHas it | No |
| Money-back period | 90 daysHigher | 45 days |
| Markets | US | US, CA, AU, NZ, GB, DE, FR, CH, NO, DK, SE, FI, IE, BE, NL, PL, ATCovers more |
| Insurance accepted | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Fastest appointment (24 7), Mobile app (Yes).
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Key differences
- Nurx scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.1.
- Consultation price is lower at Petcube: $9.99 vs $28.
- Plan price per month is lower at Petcube: $9.99 vs $15.
- Free delivery: only Nurx.
- Money-back period is higher at Nurx: 90 days vs 45 days.
- Support channels: only Nurx offers Chat, Phone.
- Petcube is available in 3 more countries.
- Services: only Nurx offers Prescriptions, Pharmacy, Weight loss.
- Clinicians: only Nurx offers Nurse practitioner, Pharmacist.
- Markets: only Petcube offers CA, AU, NZ.
Our verdict on each
Nurx
Nurx suits people in the US who want one app for everyday prescriptions and a broad range of care areas. Membership runs $15 a month, delivery is included, and the site gives it 9.4 overall, though it sits in a single market.
Petcube
Petcube suits pet owners who want a vet at any hour without travelling to a clinic, with the Vet Chat plan at $9.99 a month among the cheapest recurring offers here. It fits owners who prefer a flat monthly cost and a doctor on the chat rather than a broader human health service.
Score breakdown
| Area | Nurx | Petcube |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3Membership costs $15 a month and the consultation price is $28, with delivery included at no extra charge. | 9.4HigherThe plan price of $9.99 a month ranks 4 of 37, near the front of the field. |
| Offer | 9.4HigherThe service list runs online gp, prescriptions and pharmacy, with clinicians drawn from doctor, nurse practitioner and pharmacist and cover available 24 7. | 8.8Availability of 24 7 plus a mobile app, and a money back window of 45 days. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.2A named US entity, Petcube, Inc., founded in 2012 and based in US, with a 45 day money back window. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Nurx | Petcube |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for Petcube: 3.
By the numbers
| Fact | Nurx | Petcube |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation price | $28 | $9.99 |
| Plan price per month | $15 | $9.99 |
| Money-back period | 90 days | 45 days |
How they place
| Ranking | Nurx | Petcube |
|---|---|---|
| Online doctors and telehealth | 8 of 82 | 12 of 82 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Nurx | Petcube |
|---|---|---|
| Services | Online gp, Prescriptions, Pharmacy, Weight loss, Hair loss, Sexual health, Skin, Menopause, ContraceptionCovers more | Online gp |
| Clinicians | Doctor, Nurse practitioner, PharmacistCovers more | Doctor |
| Legal entity | Nurx, Inc. | Petcube, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2012 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Nurx | Petcube | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consultation price | $28above the median | $9.99above the median | $5.00 |
| Plan price per month | $15lowest quarter | $9.99lowest quarter | $49 |
| Money-back period | 90 dayshighest quarter | 45 dayshighest quarter | 7 days |
Median across 39 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Nurx
Pros
- Membership is a set $15 a month, which sits in the top stretch of the field on monthly plan price at 9 of 37.
- Delivery is free, so the $15 monthly fee does not carry a shipping add-on for prescriptions.
- The service list covers online gp, prescriptions and pharmacy, which is wider than the online gp, prescriptions and weight loss offered by FeelGood ED.
Cons
- A $28 consultation fee sits outside the membership, so the first visit costs more than the $15 monthly fee alone.
- The consultation price ranks at 20 of 34, which is well behind the cheaper consultation pricing in the field.
- The service list covers US, so anyone outside the US has no cover from this membership.
Petcube
Pros
- Availability of 24 7 means a chat can start whenever a pet needs help, without waiting for a clinic to open.
- The money back window of 45 days gives owners room to try the service with a real question and judge the advice.
- The Vet Chat plan price of $9.99 a month ranks 4 of 37, close to the front of the field.
Cons
- The consultation price of $9.99 ranks 19 of 34, so per chat pricing sits mid field even though the plan price ranks near the front.
- Support runs on email and help centre, so owners who prefer a phone line should look elsewhere before relying on the service.
- Services cover online gp, while DocMorris covers online gp, prescriptions and pharmacy, so the human health side of the market is not served here.
Who each suits
Nurx
Who it suits
- People in the US already paying monthly for prescriptions who want the pharmacy and consultations in one app.
- Readers who want a broad service list under one membership rather than a narrow focus.
- Those who prefer a set monthly fee and can pay a separate consultation charge per visit.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone outside the US, since the service list is limited to US.
- Readers who want a wider clinical mix than online gp, prescriptions and pharmacy, which adds pharmacy and hair loss care alongside skin.
- People who want to skip a per visit fee, since the $28 consultation price applies on top of the plan.
Petcube
Who it suits
- Pet owners who want a vet at 24 7 rather than waiting for a clinic appointment.
- Owners who prefer a fixed monthly cost of $9.99 a month to booking chats one at a time.
- Owners with short, practical pet questions who are comfortable working through the mobile app.
Who should look elsewhere
- FeelGood ED, because its services cover online gp, prescriptions and weight loss for people rather than pets.
- DocMorris, because it covers online gp, prescriptions and pharmacy, adding pharmacy dispensing plus skin and hair loss work to online GP consultations.
- FeelGood GLP-1, because its services run to online gp, prescriptions and weight loss with weight loss medication programmes rather than animal care.
Current offers
Petcube
Current offer
Free trial
14-day free Petcube Care trial with every camera: 14 days free
Included with every Petcube camera purchase; free trials available only to new users upon device activation
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Discount code
10% off your one-time vet help offer: 10% off
One-time offer emailed after submitting the email form on the Online Vet page
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Nurx | Petcube |
|---|---|---|
| France | No | Yes |
| Germany | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Nurx
How much does Nurx cost each month?+
The Nurx membership is $15 a month. That is the ongoing monthly figure rather than a one off introductory rate, and delivery on the medication is included at no extra cost. A separate $28 consultation charge applies per visit on top of it.
Does the membership fee include the consultation?+
No, the consultation sits outside the plan. The monthly plan price is $15, and the consultation price is $28. Members who only refill an existing prescription tend to pay just the monthly figure, while anyone booking a new review pays both.
Petcube
How much does a single Vet Chat consultation cost?+
A consultation is priced at $9.99, which is the figure to weigh against other pay as you go services. That price ranks 19 of 34 across the brands compared, so it sits in the middle of the field rather than at either end.
What does the monthly plan cost, and does it beat paying per chat?+
The Vet Chat plan is $9.99 a month, while a single consultation is $9.99. Because the two figures match, the plan does not lower the cost of an individual chat. What it changes is how you pay, from a decision each time to one flat recurring amount.