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Sesame Care vs TelyRx: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Sesame Care and TelyRx 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 72.3/100), leading on trust & safety, value, reputation. TelyRx comes out ahead on experience, product range.

Pay-per-visit marketplace connecting patients with licensed providers — no subscriptions, transparent per-visit pricing.

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TelyRx is a publicly listed online pharmacy platform where patients choose from 500+ generic and branded medications and pay a one-time $22 provider-review fee for an asynchronous prescription from an independent, state-licensed clinician.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionSesame CareTelyRx
Overall Score74/100 ✓72.3/100
Trust & Safety30%75/100 ✓70/100
Value25%80/100 ✓72/100
Experience20%70/10074/100 ✓
Product Range15%70/10080/100 ✓
Reputation10%70/100 ✓65/100

At a Glance

Founded2019—
HeadquartersNew York, NYClearwater, FL
Publicly tradedNoYes (TSX: TELY)
Treatment categories67
Treatments listed79
Starting price$11/mo$22.99/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.

CategorySesame CareTelyRx
Primary Care$11
Sesame Plus membership
$99.99–$129.99
Varenicline (generic Chantix)
Men's Health——
Women's Health—$22.99–$139.99
Birth Control Pills (generic)
Dermatology——
Weight Loss / GLP-1$59–$99
Weight Loss Program (subscription)
$699.99–$1199.99
Branded Zepbound

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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TelyRx

+Every catalog price is visible before signup; the only clinical fee is a one-time $22 provider review
+Owns its licensed retail pharmacies, so fulfilment and pharmacist support stay in-house
+Very broad catalog (500+ medications) that includes chronic-condition generics such as lisinopril, albuterol and metformin, plus birth control, ED and hair loss
−Branded GLP-1s are priced near list (Wegovy from $1,399.99), well above manufacturer self-pay programs
−Prescribing is questionnaire-only and done by independent providers, with no ongoing clinical relationship
−Recurring complaints about shipping delays and refills charged without the patient's authorization
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Sesame Care vs TelyRx — FAQ

Is Sesame Care better than TelyRx?

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Sesame Care scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (74/100 vs 72.3/100), leading on trust & safety, value, reputation. TelyRx comes out ahead on experience, product range.

Is Sesame Care or TelyRx cheaper?

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Sesame Care has the lower starting price (from $11/mo vs $22.99/mo for TelyRx). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Sesame Care and TelyRx both offer?

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Both platforms treat Primary Care, Men's Health, Women's Health, Dermatology, Weight Loss / GLP-1. Sesame Care covers 6 treatment categories total and TelyRx covers 7.

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