Category-by-Category Comparison
Erectile Dysfunction
For erectile dysfunction treatment specifically, Sesame Care starts at $29/visit (range: $29-$149/visit). 7 of our 12 alternatives also offer erectile dysfunction treatment. Pricing varies significantly: Hims at $2/dose, Ro at $2/dose, PlushCare at $5/dose. The highest-rated alternative for erectile dysfunction is Hims at 9/10. If you have insurance, Ro and PlushCare accept health insurance for erectile dysfunction treatment, potentially reducing your costs significantly.
Hair Loss
For hair loss treatment specifically, Sesame Care starts at $29/visit (range: $29-$99/visit). 7 of our 12 alternatives also offer hair loss treatment. Pricing varies significantly: Hims at $15/month, Hers at $15/month, Nurx at $20/month. The highest-rated alternative for hair loss is Hims at 9/10. If you have insurance, Ro and Nurx accept health insurance for hair loss treatment, potentially reducing your costs significantly.
Weight Loss
For weight loss treatment specifically, Sesame Care starts at $29/visit (range: $29-$199/visit). 10 of our 12 alternatives also offer weight loss treatment. Pricing varies significantly: Hims at $199/month, Hers at $199/month, Nurx at $175/month. The highest-rated alternative for weight loss is Hims at 9/10. If you have insurance, Ro and PlushCare and Nurx accept health insurance for weight loss treatment, potentially reducing your costs significantly.
Women's Health
For women's health treatment specifically, Sesame Care starts at $29/visit (range: $29-$149/visit). 4 of our 12 alternatives also offer women's health treatment. Pricing varies significantly: Hers at $20/month, Nurx at $0/month, PlushCare at $30/visit. The highest-rated alternative for women's health is Ivim Health at 9/10. If you have insurance, PlushCare and Nurx accept health insurance for women's health treatment, potentially reducing your costs significantly.
Key Differences Between Sesame Care and Its Alternatives
Understanding what separates Sesame Care from its competitors helps you make an informed decision. Sesame Care's core strengths -transparent pricing upfront, no subscription required, wide range of specialists -are not universally matched by alternatives. Here is how the market breaks down across the most important factors.
Insurance Acceptance: Sesame Care does not accept insurance. However, 3 of 12 alternatives do - making them potentially much cheaper if you have coverage. For uninsured patients, HSA/FSA accounts can reduce costs by 20-35% using pre-tax dollars.
Free Consultations: Sesame Care charges for consultations. 11 alternatives offer free consultations, lowering the barrier to trying a new provider. A free consultation lets you evaluate a provider's medical team and platform before committing to treatment. Per FDA consumer guidance, patients should verify that telehealth providers use licensed physicians in their state.
Mobile App: Sesame Care has a mobile app, along with 6 alternatives.
Cancellation Policy: Sesame Care 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 Sesame Care vs. When to Switch
Not everyone needs to switch providers. Sesame Care remains the best choice if: cash-pay patients without insurance; those wanting transparent pricing; patients preferring in-person options. Sesame Care's 5-category platform is also ideal if you want a single provider for multiple conditions.
Consider switching to an alternative if: does not accept insurance; prescriptions filled at external pharmacy; no free consultations; prices vary by provider. The lack of insurance acceptance is the most common reason users switch -if your insurance covers telehealth, you could save $50-200+ per month by choosing an insurance-friendly alternative. Additionally, if Sesame Care 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 Sesame Care alternatives is based on four key factors, weighted by their importance to patients making a switching decision:
Category Overlap (40% weight): We prioritize alternatives that cover the same treatment categories as Sesame Care. Sesame Care offers 5 categories (Erectile Dysfunction, 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.
Patient Ratings (25% weight): We analyze verified patient reviews from Trustpilot, BBB, app stores, and healthcare review platforms. Providers with higher ratings and larger review volumes rank higher, as a larger sample size gives more confidence in the score.
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. All pricing data is verified directly from provider websites as of March 2026.
Feature Set (15% weight): We evaluate practical features including free consultations, free shipping, insurance acceptance, HSA/FSA eligibility, mobile app availability, and cancellation flexibility. All providers are verified to operate under state medical board telemedicine regulations. These features directly impact the day-to-day experience of using a telehealth platform.
