Sesame Care vs Hims
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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Sesame Care
Best for: Brand-name GLP-1s (Wegovy, Zepbound) at LillyDirect/NovoCare cash prices — no compounding
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Sesame Care and Hims are both GLP-1 Providers competing for the same patients, but they make different trade-offs on price, coverage, and what's included. In our scoring, Sesame Care starts lower at $59/mo versus $199/mo, and Sesame Care edges ahead overall (8.0 vs 7.5 out of 10). Below we break down pricing, what each plan covers, the six-dimension score, pros and cons, and exactly who should pick which.
Pricing
Sesame Care
Month-to-Month $99/mo, 3-Month $39/mo, 6-Month $49/mo, Annual $59/mo; includes video visits, unlimited messaging, follow-ups, labs (savings $60/3mo, $180/6mo, $480/yr)
$199/mo first two months, new self-pay patients, lowest doses (0.25/0.5mg) only; FAQ terms state offer valid through 2026-06-30 but $199 still advertised on 2026-07-14
low doses
high doses; maintenance dose $50/mo cheaper than Wegovy injection
NEW published pricing: $199 first two months (same new-self-pay intro terms as Wegovy); 2mg is $499/mo
$399/mo for 5mg; $449/mo for 7.5mg, 10mg, 12.5mg, 15mg — unchanged vs stored
$399/mo 5mg, $499/mo 7.5mg, $699/mo 10-15mg (program page shows $398/$698 — Sesame's own pages disagree by $1)
NEW row on program page: 'Zepbound® Tirzepatide Starts at $1,086 per / mo' (retail-channel pen, distinct from LillyDirect KwikPen)
NEW published pricing: $199/mo (2.5mg), $299/mo (5.5mg, 9mg), $349/mo (14.5mg, 17.2mg); previously feature-only with no pricing row
'Price with insurance: as low as $25 per / mo.' — copay varies by plan/PA outcome
Hims
Brand Zepbound from $299/mo medication-only; requires Hims Weight Loss Membership ($149/mo)
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What’s included
Sesame Care
Inclusions not disclosed.
Hims
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Billed separately
Shipping
Not disclosed
Lab work
Not disclosed
Coaching
Billed separately
Score breakdown
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
7.5/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | Sesame Care | Hims |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | ✓$59/mo | $199/mo |
| Features | ✓8 features | 2 features |
| States Available | Not disclosed | 50 |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | ✓ Yes |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warnings | None | None |
About Sesame Care
Sesame is a transparent-pricing telehealth marketplace that connects patients directly with independent provider practices — distinct from the stocked-formulary model of most weight-loss platforms. Its weight-loss vertical is brand-name only (no compounding): a $39–$99/month subscription covers clinical care, while medication is billed separately at cash-pay rates, including Zepbound from $299 via LillyDirect and a Wegovy self-pay promo at $199/month.
Read our full Sesame Care review →About Hims
Major men's telehealth brand offering compounded semaglutide weight loss on a 6-month plan.
Read our full Hims review →Pros & Cons
Sesame Care
What we like
- Marketplace transparency — pick a named provider with a displayed price before booking, unlike most opaque telehealth intake
- BBB-accredited and LegitScript-verified
- LillyDirect partnership unlocks Zepbound vial and KwikPen cash pricing matching Lilly's lowest direct rates ($299 at lowest dose)
- Wegovy self-pay promo ($199/mo for first two months, lowest dose, new self-pay) — among the lowest brand-Wegovy cash prices
- Honest subscription scope — clinical care only, medication billed separately
- Stocks both Wegovy pill ($149/mo low doses) and Foundayo orforglipron alongside injectables
- Lab work included in subscription for 41 states (excludes AZ/HI/ND/NJ/NY/OK/RI/SD/WY)
- Insurance route ($25/mo possible) is viable — providers assist with prior authorization
Watch-outs
- 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
- No in-house pharmacy — fulfillment splits across LillyDirect, NovoCare, and your retail pharmacy
- Restrictive refunds — full refund only if you cancel 3+ hours before the first visit; no refund once the visit occurs
- Subscription commitment required — no genuine pay-per-visit option for weight loss
- Wegovy $199/mo promo applies only to new self-pay patients at the lowest dose; $349/mo after month 2
- Wegovy pill high doses ($299/mo for 9mg/25mg) cost about 2x the low-dose price as you titrate up
- Zepbound KwikPen high doses ($699/mo for 10–15mg) approach Lilly's list price
Hims
What we like
- Compounded GLP-1 access
Watch-outs
- Limited public information on program details
Our Verdict
Sesame Care edges out Hims with a higher overall score of 8.0/10 and is particularly strong for Brand-name GLP-1s (Wegovy, Zepbound) at LillyDirect/NovoCare cash prices — no compounding. Hims remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for mainstream telehealth GLP-1 access.
Choose Sesame Care if…
You want Brand-name GLP-1s (Wegovy, Zepbound) at LillyDirect/NovoCare cash prices — no compounding and a starting price around $59/mo.
Choose Hims if…
You want mainstream telehealth GLP-1 access and a starting price around $199/mo.
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- Semaglutide · Drugs and brands
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- PCAB accreditation · Pharmacy and drug forms
- Prior authorization (PA) · Insurance and regulatory
- Off-label use · Insurance and regulatory
- FDA Drug Shortage List · Insurance and regulatory
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