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Embody vs Sesame Care: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Embody 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 54.9/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

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Embody
Below Average

Embody (joinem.co) is a low-price compounded GLP-1 storefront launched in late 2025 that also sells sermorelin and NAD+. It carries a BBB F rating and a high share of 1-star reviews.

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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

DimensionEmbodySesame Care
Overall Score54.9/10074/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%48/10075/100 ✓
Value25%68/10080/100 ✓
Experience20%50/10070/100 ✓
Product Range15%62/10070/100 ✓
Reputation10%42/10070/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20252019
HeadquartersWilmington, DENew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories26
Treatments listed47
Starting price$69/mo$11/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.

CategoryEmbodySesame Care
Weight Loss / GLP-1$69–$199
Compounded Semaglutide
$59–$99
Weight Loss Program (subscription)

Embody

+Among the lowest advertised compounded GLP-1 prices: semaglutide from $79/mo, tirzepatide from $129/mo month-to-month
+Names its clinical network (OpenLoop Health) and four dispensing pharmacies
+Dose increases do not raise the price within a plan; HSA/FSA accepted
−BBB rating F (not accredited) for failing to respond to 23 complaints as of August 2026
−24% of ~8,600 Trustpilot reviews are 1-star, citing shipping delays, auto-renewal charges and refund difficulty
−Advertised landing-page prices conflict with the published terms ($79 vs $199/mo semaglutide; a $99-then-$299 starter plan)
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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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Embody vs Sesame Care — FAQ

Is Embody better than Sesame Care?

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Sesame Care scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (74/100 vs 54.9/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

Is Embody or Sesame Care cheaper?

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Sesame Care has the lower starting price (from $11/mo vs $69/mo for Embody). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Embody and Sesame Care both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. Embody covers 2 treatment categories total and Sesame Care covers 6.

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