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Everlywell vs Sesame Care: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Everlywell 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 58.2/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

At-home diagnostic testing brand offering STD, hormone, and wellness lab kits, with a separate virtual-care pathway for treating positive sexual-health results.

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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

DimensionEverlywellSesame Care
Overall Score58.2/10074/100
Trust & Safety30%62/10075/100
Value25%58/10080/100
Experience20%50/10070/100
Product Range15%62/10070/100
Reputation10%58/10070/100

At a Glance

Founded20152019
HeadquartersAustin, TXNew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories26
Treatments listed45
Starting price$45/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.

CategoryEverlywellSesame Care
Primary Care$34–$75
Primary Care Visit

Everlywell

+Per-test pricing is published openly without requiring an account or completed intake form
+Visby rapid PCR option ($149) offers faster at-home result turnaround than standard mail-in lab tests
+Broad diagnostic catalog beyond sexual health (thyroid, food sensitivity, hormone panels) supports repeat testing relationships
Trustpilot rating is weak and polarized for the category (2.9/5 on 535 reviews: 47% five-star vs. 34% one-star)
Recurring complaints about kits expiring before patients can use them, with the company declining replacements
No-returns policy once a kit ships, plus non-refundable shipping fees, add financial friction if a kit is unusable
Read the full Everlywell review →

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
Read the full Sesame Care review →

Everlywell vs Sesame Care — FAQ

Is Everlywell better than Sesame Care?

Sesame Care scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (74/100 vs 58.2/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

Is Everlywell or Sesame Care cheaper?

Sesame Care has the lower starting price (from $34/mo vs $45/mo for Everlywell). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Everlywell and Sesame Care both offer?

Both platforms treat Primary Care. Everlywell covers 2 treatment categories total and Sesame Care covers 6.

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