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Measured vs Sesame Care: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Measured 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 73/100), leading on trust & safety, value, reputation. Measured comes out ahead on experience, product range.

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Measured is a New York-based, Y Combinator-backed weight-loss telehealth platform that prescribes branded and compounded GLP-1s, handles insurance prior authorizations, and adds dietitian counseling.

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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

DimensionMeasuredSesame Care
Overall Score73/10074/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%72/10075/100 ✓
Value25%74/10080/100 ✓
Experience20%76/100 ✓70/100
Product Range15%74/100 ✓70/100
Reputation10%66/10070/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20212019
HeadquartersNew York, NYNew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories26
Treatments listed117
Starting price$79/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.

CategoryMeasuredSesame Care
Weight Loss / GLP-1$119
Compounded Semaglutide
$59–$99
Weight Loss Program (subscription)

Measured

+Handles insurance benefit checks and prior authorizations for branded GLP-1s, and also offers cash pay (Wegovy pill $149–299, Zepbound $299–449 plus membership)
+Registered Dietitian nutrition counseling available and usually billed to the patient's insurance
+Strong review record: 4.9/5 across about 600 Trustpilot reviews, with only 2% 1-star
−Available in only 26 states and only to adults aged 18–65
−Branded programs stack a monthly membership ($49 promotional, $129 list) on top of separately billed medication
−No refunds once a billing period has started, including for side effects or intolerance
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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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Measured vs Sesame Care — FAQ

Is Measured better than Sesame Care?

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Sesame Care scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (74/100 vs 73/100), leading on trust & safety, value, reputation. Measured comes out ahead on experience, product range.

Is Measured or Sesame Care cheaper?

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Sesame Care has the lower starting price (from $11/mo vs $79/mo for Measured). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Measured and Sesame Care both offer?

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

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