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Ro vs Sesame Care: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Ro 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

Ro scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77/100 vs 74/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Sesame Care comes out ahead on value.

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Ro
Very Good

Vertically integrated private telehealth with in-house pharmacy, diagnostics, and an Eli Lilly partnership for branded GLP-1s.

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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

DimensionRoSesame Care
Overall Score77/10074/100
Trust & Safety30%85/10075/100
Value25%65/10080/100
Experience20%80/10070/100
Product Range15%75/10070/100
Reputation10%80/10070/100

At a Glance

Founded20172019
HeadquartersNew York, NYNew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories56
Treatments listed95
Starting price$13/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.

CategoryRoSesame Care
Weight Loss / GLP-1$149–$299
Branded Wegovy Pill (oral semaglutide)
$59–$99
Weight Loss Program (subscription)
Men's Health
Dermatology

Ro

+Direct Eli Lilly partnership for branded Zepbound
+Novo Nordisk partnership for branded Wegovy pill at lowest cash-pay price
+In-house pharmacy and diagnostics lab
Higher prices than competitors using compounded medications
$145/mo membership fee on top of medication costs
Narrower treatment range than Hims & Hers
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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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Ro vs Sesame Care — FAQ

Is Ro better than Sesame Care?

Ro scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77/100 vs 74/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Sesame Care comes out ahead on value.

Is Ro or Sesame Care cheaper?

Ro has the lower starting price (from $13/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 Ro and Sesame Care both offer?

Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1, Men's Health, Dermatology. Ro covers 5 treatment categories total and Sesame Care covers 6.

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