SingleCare vs. GoodRx: Which Card Is Better?
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May 5, 2025
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Nearly 89 percent of older adults in the U.S. took prescription medications, according to the 2022 National Health Statistics Report. But unfortunately, 3 percent of this group could not get the prescriptions they needed due to cost. Even if they could afford to buy the drugs, in 2021, 20 percent of older adults said their prescription drug purchases created financial hardship, according to a study published by the National Library of Medicine. It’s easy to see why: A report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services found that prices went up for over 4,200 drugs between 2022 and 2023, and 46 percent of the increases were more than the inflation rate. On average, drug prices increased by 15 percent during this time period, or $590 per drug.
One way seniors can save on drugs is to use a drug prescription card. SingleCare and GoodRx are two popular providers, but which one is right for you? We’ll compare the two directly and help you make your decision.
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| Editor's Ratings | ||
| Monthly Price | Free | Free |
| Coupon Format | Printed or digital | Printed or digital |
| Participating Pharmacies | Over 70,000 | About 35,000 |
| Smartphone App | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Discounts on telehealth and lab tests; prescription delivery | Prescription delivery |
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| Website | View Packages Links to SingleCare |
GoodRx and SingleCare, two popular prescription discount cards, offer users steep discounts on medications. An alternative to insurance or Medicare, these companies allow you to search for drugs, download coupons, and present them at a local pharmacy. That said, SingleCare and GoodRx differ in terms of discount prices and the number of participating pharmacies.
Previously, SingleCare had much lower prices than GoodRx, although SingleCare was available in half the number of pharmacies. But as of April 2025, GoodRx has slashed their prices through special offers at big box stores such as Walmart, Sam’s Club, and ACME. Prices are as low as $2 or less. That being said, standard offers usually cost more at GoodRx compared with SingleCare; it all depends on which pharmacy you choose (although that’s true of both services).
FYI: To learn more about prescription discount cards, be sure to check out our pick for this year’s best prescription discount cards.
SingleCare vs. GoodRx: Prices
When choosing a prescription discount card, the most important factor will likely come down to price. Below, you’ll find a list of medications commonly prescribed to older adults and their costs when using both SingleCare and GoodRx.
| Medication and dosage | Lowest price with SingleCare* | Lowest price with GoodRx* |
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| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (5 mg; 30 tablets) | $10 | $2 |
| Simvastatin (20 mg; 90 tablets) | $24 | $3.05 |
| Lisinopril (20 mg; 90 tablets) | $6.98 | $3.39 |
| Amlodipine besylate (10 mg; 30 tablets) | $6.16 | $2 |
| Omeprazole (40 mg; 30 capsules) | $13.86 | $2 |
| Azithromycin (250 mg; 6 tablets) | $5.94 | $1.91 |
| Metformin (500 mg; 60 tablets) | $5.74 | $2 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide (25 mg; 30 tablets) | $2.79 | $2 |
* Prices were taken from pharmacies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and will vary depending on location.
As you can see, GoodRx offered lower prices on nearly every drug through special offers. So you should be able to get drugs for a fraction of the cost of even SingleCare’s already low prices. It’s still a good idea to look up your particular prescription and dosage on each site, however, to get accurate pricing. Location matters, too. You may not want to drive to a faraway pharmacy just to save a few bucks.
SingleCare vs. GoodRx: Participating Pharmacies
GoodRx is accepted in a significantly larger number (exactly twice as many) of participating pharmacies compared to SingleCare On their websites, GoodRx claims their cards are accepted by more than 70,000 pharmacies, while SingleCare says they’re available at over 35,000.
Although this discrepancy might seem huge, the difference was mostly negligible in our experience. When searching for a drug on either service, we had our choice of nationwide pharmacies, including CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Rite Aid, Kroger, Publix, and Costco, among other local pharmacies. But our searches suggest that you can save the most with GoodRx by going to Walmart, Sam’s Club, or ACME.
SingleCare vs. GoodRx: Extra Features
The main draw of any prescription discount card is the medication discounts; however, both SingleCare and GoodRx offer some additional features such as smartphone apps and medication delivery. In this area, GoodRx excels.
SingleCare
In terms of extra features, SingleCare doesn’t offer too much. You can, however, view the history of drug prices and identify pills on either the SingleCare desktop version or mobile app.
Additionally, through their partnership with Capsule, SingleCare allows many medications to be delivered. In our experience, the shipping was often included, and their drug prices were among the lowest of all pharmacies.
GoodRx
Like SingleCare, GoodRx can deliver affordable medication straight to your home. Additionally, the company’s smartphone app allows you to check for any potential interactions between drugs.
What really impressed us about GoodRx, however, was its telehealth features. Much like an insurance company, GoodRx features a portal where you can make virtual appointments with doctors for various services, ranging from general consultations to prescription refills. These telehealth visits start at $21.99 per visit with a Gold membership or $59.99 without a membership. Considering that these services required no insurance, these prices were highly affordable.
GoodRx costs nothing to use, but the company does offer a premium service, GoodRx Gold, which costs $11.99 per month for one user or $19.99 a month for up to six members. Even if you’re not part of a family, you can form a group of friends and even pets, as GoodRx offers pet medications as well. The membership includes:
- Higher drug discounts: You can save up to 98 percent on the cost of prescription drugs. Buying 30 tablets of 100 mg Sildenafil, for example, would cost only $14.19, while the original price is $930.61.
- Lower telehealth costs: Like we mentioned, you’ll save $38 per telehealth visit.
- Free home delivery: Get home deliveries for free with certain eligible medications.
- Better customer support: You’ll be first in line for customer support and can contact them for more hours than with a free membership.
On average, individuals save $3,961 per year with a Gold membership, while families save $5,177.
Note: GoodRx Gold is only available at around 37,000 pharmacies, a similar number to SingleCare and about half of regular GoodRx pharmacies.
Bottom Line
In terms of price, GoodRx beat out SingleCare with nearly every medication we searched for, and savings are even higher with a Gold membership. GoodRx is also available in twice the number of pharmacies and offers features SingleCare doesn’t, such as telehealth visits.
Ultimately, since neither SingleCare nor GoodRx costs money to use, consider checking the price of your medications on each of their websites. Although GoodRx proved to be the cheaper option for us, SingleCare might be more cost-effective in other regions. If you want to learn more about either service, read our GoodRx review or our SingleCare review. You can also compare GoodRx to WellRx, another popular option.
For more information about prescription discount cards and other medical purchases, be sure to check out our guides:
Methodology
Evaluating prescription discount cards is very straightforward. Here’s what we take into account:
- Prescription costs: We looked up specific medications, making sure to match the dosages, to compare prices.
- Number of pharmacies: The more pharmacies, the better, although you should also take into account your travel times to those pharmacies.
- Extras: While prescription discounts are the main service, we also appreciate extras like telehealth services, home delivery, and savings on products other than medications.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Which is better, GoodRx or SingleCare?
While it greatly depends on the medication as well as your location, GoodRx generally has lower prices than SingleCare and is available in twice the number of pharmacies, making it a better option for many people.
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Which costs more, SingleCare or GoodRx?
Prescriptions typically cost less with GoodRx compared to SingleCare. Each website is free to use, but you can save an average of $3,961 per year with a GoodRx Gold membership for $11.99 per month ($143.88 a year).
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How many participating pharmacies do SingleCare and GoodRx each have?
SingleCare claims to work with over 35,000 pharmacies, while GoodRx claims over 70,000. While this might make GoodRx seem like the obvious choice, we had no issue finding multiple SingleCare participating pharmacies in our area.