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Maximus vs Sesame Care: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Maximus 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 65.3/100), leading on trust & safety, value, product range, reputation. Maximus comes out ahead on experience.

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Maximus is a Santa Monica-based men's telehealth brand focused on testosterone and blood-flow (ED) protocols with published, comparison-ready pricing.

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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

DimensionMaximusSesame Care
Overall Score65.3/10074/100
Trust & Safety30%62/10075/100
Value25%68/10080/100
Experience20%72/10070/100
Product Range15%65/10070/100
Reputation10%55/10070/100

At a Glance

Founded20202019
HeadquartersSanta Monica, CANew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories46
Treatments listed65
Starting price$49.99/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.

CategoryMaximusSesame Care
Men's Health
Weight Loss / GLP-1$199–$399
GLP-1 Weight Loss
$59–$99
Weight Loss Program (subscription)

Maximus

+Per-protocol prices published on the website rather than gated behind an intake form
+Strong Trustpilot rating (4.4/5, 1,072 reviews) with consistent praise for support responsiveness
+Headline pricing for testosterone and ED protocols is easy to compare side by side
BBB rating of B- (not accredited), with 18 closed complaints in the last 3 years
Headline monthly prices require annual billing commitment; effective cost is higher on flexible terms
Patient reports of unexpected charges and billing errors requiring bank intervention to resolve
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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
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Maximus vs Sesame Care — FAQ

Is Maximus better than Sesame Care?

Sesame Care scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (74/100 vs 65.3/100), leading on trust & safety, value, product range, reputation. Maximus comes out ahead on experience.

Is Maximus or Sesame Care cheaper?

Sesame Care has the lower starting price (from $34/mo vs $49.99/mo for Maximus). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Maximus and Sesame Care both offer?

Both platforms treat Men's Health, Weight Loss / GLP-1. Maximus covers 4 treatment categories total and Sesame Care covers 6.

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