Information updated Mar 1, 2024

One Medical vs. Circle Medical - what are the differences?

There are more options than ever when it comes to primary care. These two healthcare providers offer similar services, but some key differences set them apart - find out why Circle Medical is a great alternative to One Medical and why it might be a better fit for you.

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Circle Medical vs. One Medical

Circle Medical does not charge a membership fee, and both practices accept insurance.

Our mission is to create the technology that makes delightful primary care accessible to everyone on the planet. As part of that mission, we make appointments open to everyone - cash pay or insurance - without a membership fee.

Circle Medical
One Medical

No annual fee

$99

Accepts insurance

Cash pay patients

Circle Medical does not charge a membership fee, and both practices accept insurance.

Both practices offer in person and virtual primary care appointments.

The vast majority of patients in both practices choose video appointments for their convenience and efficacy. For situations that require more than a video appointment, both clinics also offer physical clinics.

Circle Medical
One Medical

Virtual treatment

In person

Mobile app

Both practices offer in person and virtual primary care appointments.

Circle Medical is typically rated higher by patients.

Being patient-obsessed is at the center of everything we do, and our patients have taken notice. We rank amongst the best primary care practices on all major review platforms.

Circle Medical
One Medical

TrustPilot

3.6 / 5

1.5 / 5

Better Business Bureau

A

F

App Store

4.8 / 5

4.9 / 5

Play Store

4.7 / 5

4.0 / 5

Circle Medical is typically rated higher by patients.

One Medical has more in-person clinics.

One Medical is a significantly larger company. They were founded in 2007, and received hundreds of millions in funding to fuel expansion before being acquired by Amazon in 2022. Circle Medical has focused on slow, intentional growth and maintaining an exceptional patient experience - and we hope to continue this growth into the future.

Circle Medical
One Medical

Clinics

25+

300+

States licensed

30

Unknown

Mobile app

One Medical has more in-person clinics.

Circle Medical Patient

"Great facility and medical staff! Love the convenience and simplicity of the mobile app. Also love that there it is not a subscription / yearly fee model like One Medical or Forward."

Frequently Asked Questions

General

Behavioral Health

Billing

Insurance

“Quick and easy appointment setup. Accepted my insurance. Provider is helpful and understanding. All around good experience.”

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