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LDN Doctor vs Sesame Care: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of LDN Doctor 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 60.2/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

LDN Doctor is a small physician practice (H Handler MD Inc) that prescribes low-dose naltrexone by paid video consult, with the medication bought separately from a pharmacy.

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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

DimensionLDN DoctorSesame Care
Overall Score60.2/10074/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%60/10075/100 ✓
Value25%72/10080/100 ✓
Experience20%58/10070/100 ✓
Product Range15%45/10070/100 ✓
Reputation10%58/10070/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded—2019
Headquarters—New York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories16
Treatments listed17
Starting price$17/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.

CategoryLDN DoctorSesame Care
Primary Care$17–$30
Low-Dose Naltrexone Consult + 6-month Rx
$11
Sesame Plus membership

LDN Doctor

+Pay-per-visit model with published fees ($220 first visit, $130 returning) and no recurring membership
+Each consult covers a 6-month prescription, keeping the all-in cost near $35–$65/month including pharmacy
+Long-running, LDN-focused practice claiming 10,000+ patients
−All fees are non-refundable, including when the prescriber declines to prescribe LDN
−Prescribers and dispensing pharmacies are not named on the site
−LDN use for autoimmune and pain conditions is off-label, with a limited evidence base
Read the full LDN Doctor 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 →

LDN Doctor vs Sesame Care — FAQ

Is LDN Doctor better than Sesame Care?

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Sesame Care scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (74/100 vs 60.2/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

Is LDN Doctor or Sesame Care cheaper?

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Sesame Care has the lower starting price (from $11/mo vs $17/mo for LDN Doctor). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do LDN Doctor and Sesame Care both offer?

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Both platforms treat Primary Care. LDN Doctor covers 1 treatment category total and Sesame Care covers 6.

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