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Fay vs Sesame Care: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Fay 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 61.9/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation. Fay has the lower entry price (from $0/mo vs $11/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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Fay
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Insurance-billed marketplace for virtual registered-dietitian care (weight management, diabetes, GLP-1 support, PCOS); it does not prescribe medication.

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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

DimensionFaySesame Care
Overall Score61.9/10074/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%66/10075/100 ✓
Value25%70/10080/100 ✓
Experience20%62/10070/100 ✓
Product Range15%40/10070/100 ✓
Reputation10%62/10070/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20222019
HeadquartersSchaumburg, ILNew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories26
Treatments listed17
Starting price$0/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.

CategoryFaySesame Care
Weight Loss / GLP-1Free–$150
Registered Dietitian Sessions
$59–$99
Weight Loss Program (subscription)
Primary Care—$11
Sesame Plus membership

Fay

+Registered dietitians only, in-network with 700+ plans; many members pay $0 per session
+Pre-booking price estimator based on the member's insurance benefits
+Large clinician bench (3,400+ RDs) covering 30+ specialties including diabetes, PCOS and GLP-1 nutrition support
−No prescribers: Fay cannot prescribe or supply GLP-1s or any other medication
−Insurance estimates are unreliable per reviewers, with '$0 copay' visits later billed at $230 up to $1,400
−Reports of unexpected recurring charges and charges continuing after cancellation
Read the full Fay 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 →

Fay vs Sesame Care — FAQ

Is Fay better than Sesame Care?

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Sesame Care scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (74/100 vs 61.9/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation. Fay has the lower entry price (from $0/mo vs $11/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Fay or Sesame Care cheaper?

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Fay has the lower starting price (from $0/mo vs $11/mo for Sesame Care). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Fay and Sesame Care both offer?

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

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