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Kick Health vs Sesame Care: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Kick 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

Sesame Care scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (74/100 vs 70.8/100), leading on trust & safety, value, product range. Kick Health comes out ahead on experience, reputation.

Kick Health is a San Francisco telehealth clinic prescribing non-controlled beta-blockers for performance and situational anxiety alongside a structured insomnia program combining medication and CBT-i coaching.

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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

DimensionKick HealthSesame Care
Overall Score70.8/10074/100
Trust & Safety30%72/10075/100
Value25%70/10080/100
Experience20%78/10070/100
Product Range15%55/10070/100
Reputation10%78/10070/100

At a Glance

Founded20172019
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CANew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories16
Treatments listed25
Starting price$59/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.

CategoryKick HealthSesame Care
Mental Health$59–$89
Performance Beta-Blocker Program
$45–$99
Mental Health Visit

Kick Health

+Fast, simple online process for non-controlled beta-blockers (propranolol/atenolol) for performance and situational anxiety
+Structured insomnia program pairs medication options with CBT-i coaching rather than pills alone
+Strong Trustpilot rating (4.5 stars, 1,500+ reviews) with patients citing real anxiety relief
Very narrow product scope — only two programs, unsuitable for broader primary or mental health needs
Some patients report unresponsive support and refusal of refunds when disputing charges
One-time pack pricing for a single prescription is not obviously cheaper than a local urgent-care visit
Read the full Kick 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 →

Kick Health vs Sesame Care — FAQ

Is Kick Health better than Sesame Care?

Sesame Care scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (74/100 vs 70.8/100), leading on trust & safety, value, product range. Kick Health comes out ahead on experience, reputation.

Is Kick Health or Sesame Care cheaper?

Sesame Care has the lower starting price (from $34/mo vs $59/mo for Kick Health). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Kick Health and Sesame Care both offer?

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

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