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Better U vs Sesame Care: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Better U and Sesame Care based on our independent scoring across trust, value, experience, product range, and reputation — plus real pricing for the treatments they both offer.

Our Verdict

Sesame Care scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (74/100 vs 66.4/100), leading on trust & safety, value, product range, reputation. Better U comes out ahead on experience.

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Better U is a venture-backed at-home oral ketamine therapy provider bundling psychiatric oversight, integration coaching, and optional add-on treatments.

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Pay-per-visit marketplace connecting patients with licensed providers — no subscriptions, transparent per-visit pricing.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionBetter USesame Care
Overall Score66.4/10074/100
Trust & Safety30%62/10075/100
Value25%68/10080/100
Experience20%72/10070/100
Product Range15%68/10070/100
Reputation10%62/10070/100

At a Glance

Founded20212019
HeadquartersOrange County, CANew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories16
Treatments listed45
Starting price$500/mo$34/mo

Pricing Where They Compete

Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.

CategoryBetter USesame Care
Mental Health$500
Introduction Package (5 sessions)
$45–$99
Mental Health Visit

Better U

+Strong Trustpilot sentiment (4.5/5, 434 reviews) centered on holistic, integration-focused care model
+Bundles psychiatric oversight, peer-supported dosing safety protocols, and integration coaching rather than just shipping medication
+Flexible package sizes and financing (Affirm, Denefits) lower the up-front cost barrier
Prescribes Schedule II-V controlled substances via telehealth, which depends on DEA telemedicine flexibilities currently extended only through 2026-12-31 — a future rule change could disrupt care continuity
Slow response times reported outside business hours, with weekend messages sometimes unanswered until Monday
Additional $49 fees for extra provider or integration sessions beyond the base package
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Sesame Care

+No subscription required — pay-per-visit model
+Transparent pricing shown before booking
+Wide range of specialties available
No integrated pharmacy
Less continuity of care than subscriptions
Provider quality varies in marketplace model
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Better U vs Sesame Care — FAQ

Is Better U better than Sesame Care?

Sesame Care scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (74/100 vs 66.4/100), leading on trust & safety, value, product range, reputation. Better U comes out ahead on experience.

Is Better U or Sesame Care cheaper?

Sesame Care has the lower starting price (from $34/mo vs $500/mo for Better U). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Better U and Sesame Care both offer?

Both platforms treat Mental Health. Better U covers 1 treatment category total and Sesame Care covers 6.

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