Head to head
Wisp vs Everlywell
Both are legitimate ways to get tested — but they suit different people. Here's how Wisp and Everlywell compare on rating, price, speed, test panels and privacy, and which to pick.
Wisp
4.0At-home kit · Best for test and treat in one place
Sexual-health telehealth that pairs at-home STI kits with same-day treatment in all 50 states — test and treat in one place.
Everlywell
3.6At-home kit · Best for retail pickup & wellness range
A mass-market at-home health-test brand you can buy off the shelf, with cheap single STI tests and a free consult on positives.
Bottom line
Which should you choose?
On our scoring, Wisp rates 4.0/5 and Everlywell 3.6/5 — but they're built for different needs. Pick Wisp if you want test and treat in one place; pick Everlywell if you want retail pickup & wellness range.
Side by side
Wisp vs Everlywell, compared
| Wisp | Everlywell | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.0/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Type | At-home kit | At-home kit |
| Best for | Test and treat in one place | Retail pickup & wellness range |
| Results | 3–5 days after the lab receives your sample | About 5–7 days after the lab receives your sample |
| Headline price | $99 | $169 |
| Collection | Self-collect at home — urine, finger-prick or swab (incl. 3-site) | Self-collect at home — finger-prick, urine or swab (also a 30-min Visby PCR option) |
| Insurance | Self-pay; HSA/FSA accepted (insurance may apply for pharmacy pickup) | Self-pay; HSA/FSA accepted (telehealth visits may bill insurance) |
| Consult / treatment | Treatment included/available — same-day Rx to your pharmacy on a positive | Free physician consult on a positive result; results held until you're contacted |
| Privacy | HIPAA-compliant, discreet packaging — note a 2026 Meta-pixel class-action settlement | HIPAA-compliant, HITRUST/SOC 2; bank-grade encryption; discreet packaging |
| Trustpilot | 4.7/5 | 3.2/5 |
Pick by need
Who each one is for
Choose Wisp4.0
- You want testing and treatment from one provider, fast
- You want same-day treatment sent to your local pharmacy if positive
- You live anywhere in the U.S. — it covers all 50 states
- You want prevention too (DoxyPEP from $22, PrEP via TBD Health)
- You want a women's-health-focused, telehealth-first experience
Choose Everlywell3.6
- You want to buy a kit off the shelf at a major pharmacy today
- You only need one or two cheap single tests
- You also want hormone, thyroid or wellness testing from one brand
- You'd like a physician to review results and a free consult on positives
- You want to pay with HSA/FSA or use the monthly membership
FAQs
Wisp vs Everlywell: common questions
Is Wisp or Everlywell better?
On our scoring, Wisp rates 4.0/5 and Everlywell 3.6/5. Wisp is our pick for test and treat in one place, while Everlywell is the better choice for retail pickup & wellness range — so the right one depends on what matters most to you.
What's the difference between Wisp and Everlywell?
Wisp is at-home kit (3–5 days after the lab receives your sample), while Everlywell is at-home kit (About 5–7 days after the lab receives your sample). Sexual-health telehealth that pairs at-home STI kits with same-day treatment in all 50 states — test and treat in one place.
Which is more private, Wisp or Everlywell?
Wisp: HIPAA-compliant, discreet packaging — note a 2026 Meta-pixel class-action settlement. Everlywell: HIPAA-compliant, HITRUST/SOC 2; bank-grade encryption; discreet packaging.