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Function Health vs Sesame Care: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Function Health 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

Function Health scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (76.3/100 vs 74/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, reputation. Sesame Care comes out ahead on product range. Sesame Care has the lower entry price (from $34/mo vs $49/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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Direct-to-consumer lab testing membership offering 160+ biomarkers twice yearly through Quest Diagnostics, with clinician-reviewed results and action plans.

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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

DimensionFunction HealthSesame Care
Overall Score76.3/10074/100
Trust & Safety30%78/10075/100
Value25%80/10080/100
Experience20%82/10070/100
Product Range15%60/10070/100
Reputation10%75/10070/100

At a Glance

Founded20212019
HeadquartersAustin, TXNew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories16
Treatments listed25
Starting price$49/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.

CategoryFunction HealthSesame Care
Primary Care$49–$99
At-Home Blood Draw Add-On
$34–$75
Primary Care Visit

Function Health

+Trustpilot rating of 4.5/5 across 2,960 reviews, among the strongest in the diagnostics-membership category
+160+ biomarkers tested twice yearly at 2,000+ Quest locations nationwide, far exceeding a standard annual physical (roughly 20-30 markers)
+Flat, transparent annual pricing ($365/year) visible before any intake or consult
Reaching live customer support can be slow, per patient reports
Results depend on Quest blood-draw logistics; a subset of patients report an inconsistent draw experience
Membership covers testing and clinician-reviewed insights but not ongoing prescribing or treatment for abnormal results
Read the full Function Health 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 →

Function Health vs Sesame Care — FAQ

Is Function Health better than Sesame Care?

Function Health scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (76.3/100 vs 74/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, reputation. Sesame Care comes out ahead on product range. Sesame Care has the lower entry price (from $34/mo vs $49/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Function Health or Sesame Care cheaper?

Sesame Care has the lower starting price (from $34/mo vs $49/mo for Function Health). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Function Health and Sesame Care both offer?

Both platforms treat Primary Care. Function Health covers 1 treatment category total and Sesame Care covers 6.

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