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Oar Health vs Sesame Care: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Oar Health 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 68.4/100), leading on trust & safety, value, product range, reputation. Oar Health comes out ahead on experience.

Oar Health is a cash-pay telehealth service prescribing generic naltrexone (plus a compounded fast-dissolving 'Clutch' mint) for alcohol use, at $99 per month billed quarterly.

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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

DimensionOar HealthSesame Care
Overall Score68.4/10074/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%70/10075/100 ✓
Value25%70/10080/100 ✓
Experience20%74/100 ✓70/100
Product Range15%55/10070/100 ✓
Reputation10%68/10070/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded—2019
Headquarters—New York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories16
Treatments listed27
Starting price$99/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.

CategoryOar HealthSesame Care
Mental Health$99
Naltrexone for Alcohol (generic)
$45–$99
Mental Health Visit (one-off, priced per session)

Oar Health

+Full pricing published up front: $50 initial consult, $297 per quarter only if prescribed, shipping included
+Names its dispensing pharmacies (Honeybee Health, Health Warehouse) and allows transfer to any pharmacy
+Strong review base: 4.6/5 on Trustpilot across 838 reviews, with few billing complaints
−Unavailable in 8 states plus DC (AR, DE, KS, MS, NM, RI, VT, WV)
−No insurance accepted; HSA/FSA only
−$50 consult fee is non-refundable even if no prescription is issued
Read the full Oar Health 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 →

Oar Health vs Sesame Care — FAQ

Is Oar Health better than Sesame Care?

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Sesame Care scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (74/100 vs 68.4/100), leading on trust & safety, value, product range, reputation. Oar Health comes out ahead on experience.

Is Oar Health or Sesame Care cheaper?

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Sesame Care has the lower starting price (from $11/mo vs $99/mo for Oar Health). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Oar Health and Sesame Care both offer?

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Both platforms treat Mental Health. Oar Health covers 1 treatment category total and Sesame Care covers 6.

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