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Sesame Care vs ZipHealth: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Sesame Care and ZipHealth 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 59/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, reputation. ZipHealth 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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Pay-per-visit marketplace connecting patients with licensed providers — no subscriptions, transparent per-visit pricing.

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A high-volume, low-cost generalist telehealth pharmacy platform covering hair loss, ED, and other common prescription needs.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionSesame CareZipHealth
Overall Score74/100 ✓59/100
Trust & Safety30%75/100 ✓55/100
Value25%80/100 ✓55/100
Experience20%70/100 ✓62/100
Product Range15%70/10070/100
Reputation10%70/100 ✓58/100

At a Glance

Founded2019—
HeadquartersNew York, NYDelray Beach, FL
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories64
Treatments listed54
Starting price$34/mo$20/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 CareZipHealth
Primary Care$34–$75
Primary Care Visit
$20–$50
Migraine Treatment (Sumatriptan/Rizatriptan)
Men's Health—$25–$60
ED Treatment (Sildenafil/Tadalafil)
Women's Health—$20–$45
UTI Treatment

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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ZipHealth

+Large scale for a generalist telehealth pharmacy platform: 560,000+ customers claimed and one of the higher Trustpilot review volumes in the category (3,700+ reviews, 4.2 average).
+Broad prescription menu spanning hair loss (finasteride), ED, migraine, antiviral, UTI, and other common conditions through a single flat consultation fee.
+Fast, self-service intake flow praised by many reviewers as easy to navigate.
−Reviewers describe automatic subscription renewals with insufficient warning and difficulty canceling — a billing-friction issue distinct from having a subscription model at all.
−Individual medication pricing (including finasteride) is not shown until after intake is completed, limiting upfront price transparency.
−Multiple reviewers report multi-day waits for provider consultations despite marketing an 'express' service.
Read the full ZipHealth review →

Sesame Care vs ZipHealth — FAQ

Is Sesame Care better than ZipHealth?

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Sesame Care scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (74/100 vs 59/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, reputation. ZipHealth has the lower entry price (from $20/mo vs $34/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Sesame Care or ZipHealth cheaper?

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ZipHealth 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 Sesame Care and ZipHealth both offer?

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Both platforms treat Primary Care, Men's Health, Women's Health. Sesame Care covers 6 treatment categories total and ZipHealth covers 4.

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