Category-by-Category Comparison
Hair Loss
For hair loss treatment specifically, Hers starts at $12.67/month (range: $12.67-$85/month). 7 of our 12 alternatives also offer hair loss treatment. Pricing varies significantly: Sesame Care at $37/visit, Hims at $22/month. The highest-rated alternative here that covers hair loss is Hims at 9.4/10 in our provider database. Insurance almost never covers hair loss treatment, so expect to pay cash - these platforms price on a cash-pay basis.
Weight Loss
For weight loss treatment specifically, Hers starts at $298/month (range: $298-$349/month). 10 of our 12 alternatives also offer weight loss treatment. Pricing varies significantly: Sesame Care at $208/month, Hims at $298/month. The highest-rated alternative here that covers weight loss is Hims at 9.4/10 in our provider database. If you have insurance, Ro runs a free insurance check that shows what your plan covers before you pay.
Women's Health
For women's health treatment specifically, Hers starts at $12/month (range: $12-$150/month). 3 of our 12 alternatives also offer women's health treatment. Pricing varies significantly: Sesame Care at $69/session. The highest-rated alternative here that covers women's health is Sesame Care at 9.1/10 in our provider database. Insurance is not part of the picture here - these platforms price on a cash-pay basis, without insurance fees or co-pays.
Mental Health
For mental health treatment specifically, Hers starts at $49/month (range: $49-$99/month). 3 of our 12 alternatives also offer mental health treatment. Pricing varies significantly: Sesame Care at $79/month, Hims at $49/month. The highest-rated alternative here that covers mental health is Hims at 9.4/10 in our provider database.
Key Differences Between Hers and Its Alternatives
Understanding what separates Hers from its competitors helps you make an informed decision. Hers's core strengths -women-focused telehealth platform, complete treatment options, free consultations and shipping -are not universally matched by alternatives. Here is how the market breaks down across the most important factors.
Insurance Acceptance: Hers does not accept insurance. However, 3 of 12 alternatives do - making them potentially much cheaper if you have coverage. If you have no coverage, HSA/FSA accounts let you pay with pre-tax dollars, which lowers your effective cost by whatever your own marginal tax rate is.
Free Consultations: Hers offers free consultations, as do 10 of 12 alternatives. A free consultation lets you evaluate a provider's medical team and platform before committing to treatment. Check that a telehealth provider uses physicians licensed in your state.
Mobile App: Hers has a mobile app, along with 6 alternatives.
Cancellation Policy: Hers allows cancellation anytime with no fees - a standard matched by most alternatives in our comparison. Always verify the specific cancellation terms before subscribing to any telehealth service.
When to Stay with Hers vs. When to Switch
Not everyone needs to switch providers. Hers remains the best choice if: women seeking complete telehealth; those wanting hair loss or weight loss treatment; women preferring women-focused healthcare. Hers's 4-category platform is also ideal if you want a single provider for multiple conditions.
Consider switching if the lack of insurance, the required subscription, the September 2024 FDA warning over weight loss claims, or the category limits matter to you. Insurance is the usual deciding factor: if your plan covers telehealth, you could save $50-200+ per month by choosing an insurance-friendly alternative. Additionally, if Hers does not offer a specific treatment you need, a specialist provider may deliver better outcomes for that condition.
One important consideration: most telehealth providers require a new consultation when you switch, and your new provider will create their own treatment plan. This means there may be a brief transition period, but it also ensures your new provider evaluates your needs independently rather than inheriting a plan that may not be optimal.
How We Chose These Alternatives
Our ranking of Hers alternatives is based on four key factors, weighted by their importance when you are deciding whether to switch:
Category Overlap (40% weight): We prioritize alternatives that cover the same treatment categories as Hers. Hers offers 4 categories (Hair Loss, Weight Loss, Women's Health, Mental Health), so providers covering more of these categories rank higher. This ensures you can consolidate your care rather than using multiple platforms.
Ratings (25% weight): Ratings shown are ManyTreatments scores based on our own research into each provider, informed by publicly available feedback. They are our editorial assessments, not third-party review-site averages.
Pricing Competitiveness (20% weight): We compare starting prices across shared treatment categories. Providers offering lower entry points or better value (e.g., insurance acceptance, bundled services) score higher. Pricing reflects the rates last recorded in our provider database and can change; confirm current pricing at checkout.
Feature Set (15% weight): We evaluate practical features including free consultations, free shipping, insurance acceptance, HSA/FSA eligibility, mobile app availability, and cancellation flexibility. Telehealth providers are required to operate under state medical board telemedicine regulations. These features directly impact the day-to-day experience of using a telehealth platform.
