Sesame Care vs Hims
In our scoring, Sesame Care edges ahead overall (8.0 vs 7.1 out of 10).
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Key differences
- Price
- Sesame Care $349/mo no prepay listed; Hims $199/mo plus a separate membership (brand-name Wegovy / Ozempic · not like-for-like, so neither is marked cheaper)
- Included
- Sesame Care: not stated; Hims: medication (not included: clinician visits, coaching)
- Safety
- FDA warning letters on record: Sesame Care none, Hims 1
Sesame Care
Affiliate partnerBest for Brand-name GLP-1s at cash prices, no compounding
Brand-name Wegovy / Ozempic
$349
$199 first month
Our score 8.0/10
Hims
Best for people who want brand-name GLP-1 pills or pens through a big-name app with 24/7 messaging
Brand-name Wegovy / Ozempic
$199
+ separate membership
Our score 7.1/10
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Costs & coverage
Published prices with their terms attached. Yearly figures are modeled from the standing price and billing cadence. A check mark marks the better side, on like-for-like rows only.
Sesame Care
Hims
Price
Brand Wegovy / Ozempic / month
$349/mo
$199 first month
$199/mo
+ separate membership
Brand Wegovy / Ozempic / year (modeled)
$4,188
$2,388
excludes the membership
Brand Zepbound / Mounjaro / month
$299/mo
$299/mo
+ separate membership
Brand Zepbound / Mounjaro / year (modeled)
$3,588
$3,588
excludes the membership
Brand Wegovy pill / Rybelsus / month
$149/mo
$149/mo
+ separate membership
Brand Wegovy pill / Rybelsus / year (modeled)
$1,788
$1,788
excludes the membership
Brand Foundayo / month
$149/mo
$149/mo
+ separate membership
Brand Foundayo / year (modeled)
$1,788
$1,788
excludes the membership
Separate membership required
Not stated
Yes — not in the listed price
Coverage
Oral option listed
Yes
Yes
Brand-name access listed
Wegovy / Ozempic, Zepbound / Mounjaro, Wegovy pill / Rybelsus, Foundayo
Wegovy / Ozempic, Zepbound / Mounjaro, Wegovy pill / Rybelsus, Foundayo
Included in the price
Not disclosed
Medication
Not included: clinician visits, coaching
Terms & safety
Price shown
Before intake
Before intake
Video visit
Required
Not disclosed
Cancel anytime
Yes
Yes
Minimum commitment
None
Auto-renewing Weight Loss Membership ($39 first month, then $149/mo) plus a separately billed, auto-renewing medication plan (monthly or upfront)
Refunds
Not disclosed
First month membership fee is non-refundable; medication plan refunded only if canceled within 48 hours of the initial order or 2 days before a renewal; no refund once medication ships
Early-cancellation fee
None
Not disclosed
FDA warning letters
Better on this row: None on record
1 warning letter
Provider facts checked
August 2026
October 2026
Every dose and plan: Sesame Care · Hims
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Which fits your priorities?
Only the points where these two differ, from the table above and each provider’s record.
Choose Sesame Care if…
- No FDA warning letters on record (Hims has 1)
- Marketplace transparency — pick a named provider with a displayed price before booking, unlike most opaque telehealth intake
- BBB-accredited and LegitScript-certified
What to weigh up
- Marketplace model means clinician credentials and quality vary provider to provider
- Statewide availability can't be listed — it depends on which marketplace providers are licensed in your state
Choose Hims if…
- FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1s only, including the Wegovy pill, Wegovy pen, Zepbound and Foundayo
- Membership includes 24/7 messaging with licensed providers and a dedicated Care Team
- Generic Zofran for nausea is included at no extra cost if prescribed
What to weigh up
- 1 FDA warning letter on record
- Listed brand-name Wegovy / Ozempic price excludes a required membership
Explore the scoring factors
Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.
Sesame Care
8.0/10
Hims
7.1/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
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