Calibrate vs Sesame Care: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?
By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher
Sesame Care beats Calibrate overall, scoring 7.9/10 vs 7.7/10. Sesame Care is more affordable at $99/mo vs $199/mo. Choose Calibrate for users who want a physician-led metabolic health program with. Choose Sesame Care for users who want cheap fda-approved brand-name glp-1 access ($.
A side-by-side look at Calibrate and Sesame Care to help you decide. We compare them on:
- •Starting price per month
- •Our overall score, out of 10
- •Medication type, brand-name or compounded
- •Whether they accept insurance
- •Who each one is best for
Calibrate
#19 of 52Metabolic health company offering a physician-led GLP-1 program restructured in 2026: $199/mo with a 3-month minimum commitment (no more $1,649 one-time enrollment fee). Includes nutrition coaching, labs, a smart scale, and a 10%+ weight-loss guarantee with 50% money-back.
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#7 of 52Telehealth marketplace offering both a low-cost consultation model ($25/visit) and the new Success by Sesame membership program ($59/mo on 3/6/12-month plans) that bundles FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 medications, including Foundayo (orforglipron), Wegovy pen and pill, and Zepbound.
Visit Sesame Care| Feature | Calibrate | Sesame Care |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Starting Price | $199/mo | $99/mo |
| Medication Type | Both | Both |
| Insurance Accepted | Yes | Yes |
| Best For | Users who want a physician-led metabolic health program with a 3-month commitment and a weight-loss guarantee | Users who want cheap FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 access ($149-349/mo Wegovy and Zepbound via Success by Sesame), or insured patients who just need a prescriber |
| Ranking | #19 | #7 |
| Get started | Visit Calibrate | Visit Sesame Care |
Pros & Cons Compared
Calibrate
Pros
- +2026 pricing rewrite, flat $199/mo with 3-month commitment ($597 upfront), then month-to-month. The old $1,649 one-time enrollment fee was removed.
- +Board-certified physicians with metabolic health specialization lead treatment
- +10%+ body-weight-loss guarantee with 50% money-back if not met
- +Includes labs, nutrition coaching, personalized smart scale, and sleep/exercise support
Cons
- −$597 upfront (3-month commitment) is a meaningful barrier vs. month-to-month competitors
- −Medication cost is separate and varies significantly by payer route
- −Fewer medications in the menu than larger marketplaces like Ro or Found
- −Onboarding still takes 2-3 weeks to complete baseline labs and treatment plan
Sesame Care
Pros
- +Success by Sesame program launched 2026, $59/mo on a 3/6/12-month plan, bundles labs, unlimited messaging, and provider choice
- +Brand-name cash pricing is competitive, Wegovy pen $199 intro / $349 ongoing, Zepbound vial $299, Wegovy pill $149
- +Foundayo (Lilly's FDA-approved oral GLP-1) available as of April 2026 at $149/mo
- +Original pay-per-visit model still available at $25/consultation for users who just need a prescriber
Cons
- −Two distinct products (pay-per-visit vs the Success membership) sit side by side, so decide which you're buying before checkout
- −The $59/mo Success by Sesame rate requires a 3-month minimum commitment; month-to-month is available at $99/mo if you don't want to commit
- −Compounded meds are de-emphasized in the current marketing, the platform now leads with FDA-approved brand-name paths
- −A marketplace rather than a concierge, expect less hand-holding than dedicated subscription platforms
Our Verdict
Sesame Care edges out Calibrate with a score of 7.9/10 vs 7.7/10. If budget is your priority, Sesame Care starts at $99/mo compared to Calibrate's $199/mo. Choose Calibrate if you want: users who want a physician-led metabolic health program with a 3-month commitment and a weight-loss guarantee. Choose Sesame Care if you want: users who want cheap fda-approved brand-name glp-1 access ($149-349/mo wegovy and zepbound via success by sesame), or insured patients who just need a prescriber.
Still undecided? Editor's Featured Pick
Yucca Health
$146/mo · 7.7/10 · Compounded
If neither Calibrate nor Sesame Care feels like the right fit, our featured pick across all 52 GLP-1 telehealth providers is Yucca Health. It is not the highest-scored provider in our full rankings. We feature it for its low-friction value: a flat $146/mo that stays the same at every dose.
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