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Nurx vs Sesame Care: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Nurx 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. Nurx has the lower entry price (from $0/mo vs $34/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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Women's health telehealth for birth control, STI testing, and dermatology — with both insurance and cash-pay options.

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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

DimensionNurxSesame Care
Overall Score70.5/10074/100
Trust & Safety30%70/10075/100
Value25%72/10080/100
Experience20%70/10070/100
Product Range15%70/10070/100
Reputation10%70/10070/100

At a Glance

Founded20152019
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CANew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories46
Treatments listed45
Starting price$0/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.

CategoryNurxSesame Care
Women's HealthFree–$25
Birth Control (generic)
Dermatology$15–$30
Acne Treatment
Mental Health$69
Mental Health (Medication Management)
$45–$99
Mental Health Visit

Nurx

+Accepts insurance in addition to cash-pay — birth control can be $0 copay
+Strong reputation in birth control and women's health
+STI testing kits shipped discreetly
Consult fees billed separately per category ($28/yr birth control, $40 acne, $59 mental health) — advertised prices aren't all-in
New parent Remedy Meds carries a BBB 'F' rating and a 2025 FDA warning letter — ownership risk worth watching
No men's health treatments
Read the full Nurx 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 →

Nurx vs Sesame Care — FAQ

Is Nurx better than Sesame Care?

Sesame Care scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (74/100 vs 70.5/100), leading on trust & safety, value. Nurx has the lower entry price (from $0/mo vs $34/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Nurx or Sesame Care cheaper?

Nurx has the lower starting price (from $0/mo vs $34/mo for Sesame Care). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Nurx and Sesame Care both offer?

Both platforms treat Women's Health, Dermatology, Mental Health. Nurx covers 4 treatment categories total and Sesame Care covers 6.

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