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PlushCare vs Sesame Care: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of PlushCare 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 68.3/100), leading on value, experience, product range. PlushCare comes out ahead on trust & safety, reputation. PlushCare has the lower entry price (from $20/mo vs $34/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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PlushCare is a virtual primary-care membership service that layers weight-loss visits and branded GLP-1 prescriptions onto its core telehealth offering, rather than running a dedicated compounded-GLP-1 program.

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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

DimensionPlushCareSesame Care
Overall Score68.3/10074/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%78/100 ✓75/100
Value25%62/10080/100 ✓
Experience20%62/10070/100 ✓
Product Range15%65/10070/100 ✓
Reputation10%72/100 ✓70/100

At a Glance

Founded20142019
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CANew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories26
Treatments listed35
Starting price$20/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.

CategoryPlushCareSesame Care
Primary Care$20–$129
PlushCare Membership + Weight-Loss Visit
$34–$75
Primary Care Visit
Weight Loss / GLP-1$650–$1100
Branded GLP-1 Prescription (Wegovy, Saxenda)
$59–$99
Weight Loss Program (subscription)

PlushCare

+Low $19.99/mo membership with first month free, and insurance-eligible visits as low as a $30 copay
+Accepts major insurance plans (Aetna, Cigna, Humana), broader than most single-purpose GLP-1 telehealth startups
+Physician-led primary care model covers ongoing and chronic care beyond a single weight-loss funnel
−Branded GLP-1 medication (Zepbound, Wegovy) is billed separately at the pharmacy — without insurance coverage this can run roughly $1,000+/month, dwarfing the low membership fee
−No compounded GLP-1 option, so cash-pay patients without drug coverage face full retail brand pricing
−Trustpilot pattern of unexpected recurring membership charges and difficulty cancelling
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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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PlushCare vs Sesame Care — FAQ

Is PlushCare better than Sesame Care?

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Sesame Care scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (74/100 vs 68.3/100), leading on value, experience, product range. PlushCare comes out ahead on trust & safety, reputation. PlushCare has the lower entry price (from $20/mo vs $34/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is PlushCare or Sesame Care cheaper?

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PlushCare has the lower starting price (from $20/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 PlushCare and Sesame Care both offer?

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

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