Maple vs. WebMD

With Maple you can instantly connect with Canadian-licensed doctors for medical care from your phone, tablet, or computer any time, anywhere, 24/7 or by appointment.

WebMD is an online source of credible medical information and medical news.

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Here’s how our doctors can help you

24/7 access to doctors

Maple connects you with a Canadian-licensed healthcare providers so you can get care whenever you need it.

If you don’t have employer or insurer coverage, fees may apply since many virtual services aren’t covered by provincial health plans. We also offer specialists in several provinces such as dermatologists, endocrinologists, pediatricians, and more. Our doctors, nurse practitioners, and healthcare providers are well-respected, Canadian-licensed family or emergency medicine practitioners passionate about delivering outstanding healthcare and can treat many common medical issues including sore throat, sprains and minor injuries, erectile dysfunction, and more.

Prescriptions

Doctors can give you a prescription at their discretion based on your consultation that can also be delivered to you.

Prescriptions on Maple are easy to receive — we send them to the pharmacy of your choice for fulfillment, and can even have them delivered right to your door in most cases, at no additional cost to you.

Medical notes

Doctors can provide sick notes for school or work for short absences, so you can focus on resting instead of sitting in a waiting room.

They can also provide notes for therapist treatments, like a note for a chiropractor or registered massage therapist.

Portable medical records

With Maple, you can easily store and manage your medical records, and have peace of mind knowing they'll be there when you need them.

As you see doctors on Maple, we'll update your profile to include all of your latest diagnoses, prescriptions, and medical conditions.

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Not a live doctor’s visit

WebMD is a great resource for health information and tools. However, you can’t speak to a doctor for advice or treatment.

WebMD also offers you an online symptom checker to help self-identify possible conditions related to symptoms. While WebMD can be a great resource for checking your symptoms, without seeing a doctor you’re not able to get a proper diagnosis.

No prescriptions

You can find medication information on WebMD for various conditions, but you cannot get a prescription through WebMD.

Only licensed, medical physicians in Canada can prescribe you medications.

No medical notes

If you're looking for a medical note, you'll need to speak to a Canadian licensed physician who can assess you and provide a note as necessary, which is not an option on WebMD.

Similar to prescriptions, WebMD cannot provide you with a sick note since you're not speaking to a physician in real-time.

Not a health record-keeping solution

If you need a convenient way to access and store your own personal medical records, WebMD does not provide this feature.

There are currently only a few providers in Canada that let you securely access and store your private health information — Maple being one of them.

Patients love using Maple

We have over 200,000 five-star reviews! Read them on social media or download the app.

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5K Ratings

The service has been amazing for our family. The doctors are kind, thorough, and ask all the right questions. As a busy family of five, this app has been a life saver

— App store review

Super impressed with this service. Without a family doctor, it’s easy to feel alone with no care. Very thankful to have options.

— Google Play Store User

So fast and efficient. A process that would have ordinarily involved a referral and a six months wait was completed in less than 72 hours. Wholeheartedly recommend Maple.

— Google Review

At 1:30 am, I realized I had a UTI and was desperate for help. I went online and within ten minutes, I had my prescription faxed to my pharmacy. This service gave me peace of mind.

— Trustpilot Review

Maple was there for me when other doctors couldn't be. So convenient. Any time, any day. I am grateful for this service.

— Trustpilot Review

We needed to see a doctor over the weekend as our pediatrician was not available. Logging into Maple and choosing from a selection of specialties was quick and easy. Excellent service!

— Trustpilot Review

Very easy to navigate Maple. It’s secure and trusted. Maple has truly gone above and beyond with their app. Highly recommended.

— Trustpilot Review

Amazing service! It was great being able to connect with a doctor from the comfort of home late at night.

— Trustpilot Review

If it wasn't for this service, I would be clogging up the emergency rooms for a prescription refill. A much needed service in my area.

— Trustpilot Review

With my asthma flare-up, I needed a specialist and found one here. The doctor improved my treatment and explained everything in a very clear way.

— Trustpilot Review