Updated October 1, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team
Petcube vs PlushCare
Petcube
Higher score in this comparison
PlushCare
Petcube vs PlushCare: the differences
| Compare | PetcubeReviewVisitVisit | PlushCareReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation price | $9.99Lower | $129 |
| Plan price per month | $9.99Lower | $19.99 |
| Money-back period | 45 daysHigher | 0 days |
| Markets | US, CA, AU, NZ, GB, DE, FR, CH, NO, DK, SE, FI, IE, BE, NL, PL, ATCovers more | US |
| Insurance accepted | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Free delivery | No | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Fastest appointment (24 7), Mobile app (Yes).
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Key differences
- Petcube scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.9.
- Consultation price is lower at Petcube: $9.99 vs $129.
- Plan price per month is lower at Petcube: $9.99 vs $19.99.
- Money-back period is higher at Petcube: 45 days vs 0 days.
- Support channels: only PlushCare offers Phone.
- Petcube is available in 3 more countries.
- Services: only PlushCare offers Prescriptions, Weight loss, Hair loss.
- Clinicians: only PlushCare offers Therapist.
- Markets: only Petcube offers CA, AU, NZ.
Our verdict on each
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.
PlushCare
PlushCare suits US adults who want a telehealth account covering everyday prescribing alongside therapy, menopause, skin and hair loss under the same roof. Consultations cost $129, the monthly plan runs $19.99, and urgent care runs 24 7 for anyone who cannot wait until a normal clinic day.
Score breakdown
| Area | Petcube | PlushCare |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4HigherThe plan price of $9.99 a month ranks 4 of 37, near the front of the field. | 8.8Plan price month $19.99 ranks 11 of 37; consultation $129 ranks 33 of 34. |
| Offer | 8.8Availability of 24 7 plus a mobile app, and a money back window of 45 days. | 9.0HigherServices cover online gp, prescriptions and weight loss, with clinicians drawn from doctor and therapist and urgent care at 24 7. |
| Trust | 9.2A named US entity, Petcube, Inc., founded in 2012 and based in US, with a 45 day money back window. | Not confirmed |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Petcube | PlushCare |
|---|---|---|
| Online doctors and telehealth | 10 of 82 | 15 of 82 |
Also worth a look
FeelGood GLP-1 has money-back period at 72 days, against 45 days for Petcube and 0 days for PlushCare.
FeelGood GLP-1 reviewWhat we checked
Petcube
- petcube.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
PlushCare
- plushcare.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Petcube | PlushCare |
|---|---|---|
| Services | Online gp | Online gp, Prescriptions, Weight loss, Hair loss, Sexual health, Skin, Therapy, Menopause, ContraceptionCovers more |
| Clinicians | Doctor | Doctor, TherapistCovers more |
| Legal entity | Petcube, Inc. | PlushCare, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | 2012 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Petcube | PlushCare | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consultation price | $9.99above the median | $129highest quarter | $5.00 |
| Plan price per month | $9.99lowest quarter | $19.99below the median | $57 |
| Money-back period | 45 dayshighest quarter | 0 daysbelow the median | 14 days |
Median across 43 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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.
PlushCare
Pros
- A single account covers everyday care, with online gp, prescriptions and weight loss spanning weight loss, hair loss, sexual health, skin, therapy, menopause and contraception.
- Clinicians include doctor and therapist, so therapy sits in the same service as doctor appointments and repeat prescriptions.
- Urgent care runs 24 7, which suits anyone whose symptoms arrive late or at the weekend.
Cons
- Consultations at $129 rank 33 of 34 on price, so a single visit costs more than most listed services.
- The money back window is 0 days, so a plan that does not suit cannot be refunded.
- Service runs in the United States, which rules it out for anyone living outside the country.
Who each suits
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.
PlushCare
Who it suits
- US adults who want a doctor and a therapist on the same account
- People who need a prescription renewed without an in person visit
- Anyone who needs advice outside working hours, since urgent care runs 24 7
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone outside US, where PlushCare does not run.
- Readers who want pharmacy dispensing, since online gp, prescriptions and weight loss does not list it and DocMorris does.
- Anyone hoping to trial before paying, because the money back window is 0 days.
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
PlushCare
Current offer
First period offer
First month free on PlushCare membership: First month of $19.99 membership free
Medical membership $19.99/month thereafter, plus visit costs (copay with insurance or $129 per visit self-pay); medication and lab costs extra
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Petcube | PlushCare |
|---|---|---|
| France | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
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.
PlushCare
How much does a consultation cost with PlushCare?+
A consultation is priced at $129, paid per visit. Treat that as the entry cost rather than a recurring fee, and keep it separate from the monthly plan, which is listed at $19.99. Regular users pay the subscription on top of visits they book, so both numbers belong in the budget from the start.
What is the PlushCare monthly plan price?+
The plan price month is $19.99, and it is the recurring part of the cost rather than the per visit element. It sits apart from $129, so compare the plan against services that bundle visits differently. On our data the plan reads as the more accessible figure for regular use.