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MEDVi vs Sesame Care: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of MEDVi 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 70.5/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

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MEDVi
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Direct-to-consumer telehealth platform selling compounded GLP-1 weight-loss medications and a compounded sublingual ED product, backed by a 40-year pharmacy partner.

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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

DimensionMEDViSesame Care
Overall Score70.5/10074/100
Trust & Safety30%73/10075/100
Value25%74/10080/100
Experience20%68/10070/100
Product Range15%65/10070/100
Reputation10%67/10070/100

At a Glance

Founded20232019
HeadquartersNewark, DENew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories36
Treatments listed55
Starting price$114/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.

CategoryMEDViSesame Care
Weight Loss / GLP-1$179–$299
Compounded Semaglutide (Injectable)
$59–$99
Weight Loss Program (subscription)
Men's Health

MEDVi

+Competitive GLP-1 intro pricing at $179/mo for semaglutide
+No long-term contract — month-to-month with no commitment required
+Established pharmacy partner (Belmar Pharma, 40+ years in operation)
Significant price jump after month 1: semaglutide goes from $179 to $299 (67% increase)
Difficult cancellation and refund process — 72-hour window, reports of 50+ contact attempts
Trustpilot rating may be inflated by invited reviews; ConsumerAffairs paints much more negative picture
Read the full MEDVi 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 →

MEDVi vs Sesame Care — FAQ

Is MEDVi better than Sesame Care?

Sesame Care scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (74/100 vs 70.5/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

Is MEDVi or Sesame Care cheaper?

Sesame Care has the lower starting price (from $34/mo vs $114/mo for MEDVi). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do MEDVi and Sesame Care both offer?

Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1, Men's Health. MEDVi covers 3 treatment categories total and Sesame Care covers 6.

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