Sesame vs Hims & Hers: Which GLP-1 Clinic Is Better in 2026?
Short answer
Sesame is the better pick: it scores 7.5/10 against 6.2/10 for Hims & Hers, mainly on transparency and clinical oversight. Sesame costs $59/mo care fee on a 12-month plan billed once ($708), medication billed separately; Hims & Hers costs $149/mo membership, with medication billed separately.
Sesame · from $59/mo care fee on a 12-month plan billed once ($708), medication billed separately
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Sesame wins overall, scoring 7.5/10 vs 6.2/10.
Sesame · from $59/mo care fee on a 12-month plan billed once ($708), medication billed separately
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SSesame
A clinician marketplace for brand-name GLP-1s: you choose the provider, pay a care fee from $59/mo on a 12-month plan billed once, and buy the medication separately, from $149/mo for the Wegovy pill or Foundayo.
from $59/mo care fee on a 12-month plan billed once ($708), medication billed separately
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Hims & Hers
A household-name telehealth brand, now selling only brand-name GLP-1s: Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro and Foundayo, with named medical groups and pharmacies. A $149 monthly membership sits on top of every medication price, and it holds two open FDA warning letters and a pending FTC lawsuit.
from $149/mo membership
Read Review →Sesame vs Hims & Hers, side by side
| Feature | Sesame | Hims & Hers |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.5/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Starting price | $59/mo care fee on a 12-month plan billed once ($708), medication billed separately | $149/mo membership |
| Medication types | Wegovy, Wegovy Pill, Zepbound, Foundayo | Wegovy, Wegovy Pill, Ozempic, Ozempic Pill, Zepbound, Mounjaro, Foundayo |
| Best for | — | — |
| Overall ranking | #14 | #56 |
| Price & Value (25%) | not scored (counted at 7.0) | not scored (counted at 4.0) |
| Clinical Oversight (30%) | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Medication Options (20%) | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Transparency (25%) | 7.0 | 4.0 |
Sources: Sesame pricing verified on sesamecare.com, Hims & Hers pricing verified on hims.com
Sesame vs Hims & Hers: what a year costs
Sesame: no verified non-sale 12-month semaglutide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Hims & Hers: no verified non-sale 12-month semaglutide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Sesame: no verified non-sale 12-month tirzepatide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Hims & Hers: no verified non-sale 12-month tirzepatide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Sesame: no 12-month total, because the care fee and the medication are billed separately, and the Wegovy pill rises from $149 to $299 a month at the 9 mg and 25 mg doses.
Sources: hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
Which states Sesame and Hims & Hers treat
Sesame and Hims & Hers publish no list of states, so you have to check yours at the start of intake.
Sources: sesamecare.com, read November 4, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
Medications and doses: Sesame vs Hims & Hers
Both list Wegovy pen, Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), Zepbound vial or KwikPen and Foundayo (orforglipron) pill.
Only Hims & Hers lists Ozempic pill, Ozempic pen and Mounjaro.
For Wegovy pen, only Hims & Hers publishes doses (0.25 mg up to 7.2 mg).
For Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), only Hims & Hers publishes doses (1.5, 4, 9 and 25 mg).
For Zepbound vial or KwikPen, only Hims & Hers publishes doses (2.5 to 15 mg).
Sources: sesamecare.com, read November 4, 2026; sesamecare.com, read November 4, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
Labs, fees and what Sesame and Hims & Hers include
Both bill a separate monthly fee on top of medication: $99 at Sesame, $149 at Hims & Hers.
Neither Sesame nor Hims & Hers says whether labs are required or what they cost.
Sources: sesamecare.com, read November 4, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
Cancelling and refunds: Sesame vs Hims & Hers
To stop the next charge, Hims & Hers needs 2 days' notice; Sesame states no notice period.
If you are turned down, or cancel before a prescription is written, Hims & Hers gives a partial refund; Sesame's pages do not say.
Sources: sesamecare.com, read November 4, 2026; hims.com, read October 25, 2026.
FDA warning letters: Sesame and Hims & Hers
Hims & Hers' company has received 2 FDA warning letters, most recently on September 9, 2025, with no closeout letter posted. Sesame appears in none, searched November 4, 2026.
Hims & Hers' letters: September 9, 2025, to Hims & Hers Health, Inc. dba Hims, "Unlawful Sale of Unapproved and Misbranded Drugs to United States Consumers Over the Internet (Telehealth)"; September 9, 2025, to Hims & Hers Health, Inc. dba Hers, "Unlawful Sale of Unapproved and Misbranded Drugs to United States Consumers Over the Internet (Telehealth)".
We searched FDA's database for "Sesame" (Sesame) and "Hims & Hers Health" and "Hims" (Hims & Hers).
Sources: fda.gov, read November 4, 2026; fda.gov, read October 25, 2026.
Independent review data: Sesame vs Hims & Hers
On Trustpilot, Sesame rates 4.5 from 4,402 reviews, against 2.9 from 9,542 for Hims & Hers.
Better Business Bureau: Sesame, rated A+ (read October 12, 2026); Hims & Hers, not rated by the BBB (not enough information to issue a rating).
Sources: trustpilot.com, read August 30, 2026; bbb.org, read October 12, 2026; trustpilot.com, read October 11, 2026; bbb.org, read October 11, 2026.
Who each one suits
Sesame suits you if
- an FDA warning letter rules a clinic out for you (Hims & Hers has 2 FDA warning letters, Sesame none).
- you weigh customer ratings (Trustpilot 4.5 against 2.9).
Hims & Hers suits you if
- you want Ozempic pill, Ozempic pen and Mounjaro.
Verdict from the data
Sesame comes out ahead on a clean FDA record and customer ratings. Hims & Hers comes out ahead on medication choice.
Pick Hims & Hers if medication choice matters most to you. For everyone else our overall pick is Sesame (7.5/10 against 6.2), a score that also weighs clinical oversight and transparency.
Pros & cons
Sesame
Pros
- + Says next to the price that medication is paid separately, gives a floor for it, and prints the price of each medication on the same page
- + You choose your provider from named clinicians, with video visits, messaging and labs at Quest included in the care fee (except in nine states)
- + Brand-name Wegovy (pen and pill), Zepbound and Foundayo, picked up the same day at your pharmacy or delivered
- + Publishes its refund and cancellation terms and the billing schedule of every plan
Cons
- − Weaker on Clinical Oversight (8.0/10 vs 8.5)
Hims & Hers
Pros
- + Brand-name, FDA-approved medications only, as pills, pens and vials, with each drug's approved use stated next to it
- + Names its eight medical groups and its dispensing pharmacies in its Terms, and runs an established prescribing operation at national scale
- + Prices for every medication and the membership are public before signing up, and the medication fee is FSA and HSA eligible
Cons
- − Weaker on Transparency (4.0/10 vs 7.0)
The bottom line
After scoring all 61 clinics on our 4-criterion rubric (price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency), Sesame (7.5/10) comes out ahead of Hims & Hers (6.2/10). But the right choice still depends on what matters most to you.
Sesame. From $59/mo care fee on a 12-month plan billed once ($708), medication billed separately.
Visit →Hims & Hers. From $149/mo membership.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Sesame or Hims & Hers?
Sesame scores higher overall (7.5/10 vs 6.2/10) and is our recommended pick for most people.
How much does Sesame cost vs Hims & Hers?
Sesame is from $59/mo care fee on a 12-month plan billed once ($708), medication billed separately and Hims & Hers is from $149/mo membership. Both are typically cash-pay; HSA/FSA funds are often eligible. We run an automated check against each clinic's own live pricing page every week; a price left unconfirmed for 45 days shows as unverified rather than staying marked as current.
What is the difference between Sesame and Hims & Hers?
Sesame (7.5/10, #14 of 61) and Hims & Hers (6.2/10, #56 of 61) are scored independently across our 4 criteria: price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency. See the detailed score breakdown above for the criterion-by-criterion comparison.
Does Sesame or Hims & Hers take insurance?
Insurance terms differ by clinic and by drug: some clinics are cash-pay only, and some help with insurance for brand-name drugs. Each clinic's review says what it publishes. HSA and FSA funds are often eligible. Confirm at checkout.
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