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Fridays vs Sesame Care: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher
Reviewed & updated · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice
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Short answer: Fridays scores higher on our rubric, 8.7/10 against 7.9/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

Fridays beats Sesame Care overall, scoring 8.7/10 vs 7.9/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Fridays is $249/mo month-to-month; Sesame Care is published $99/mo; total not verified. Choose Fridays for users who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition support, and flexible pricing. Choose Sesame Care for 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.

A side-by-side look at Fridays 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
Higher Rated

Fridays

#1 of 54
8.7/10

Holistic weight loss program combining GLP-1 medications with lifestyle coaching, nutrition guidance, and ongoing support.

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Sesame Care

#5 of 54
7.9/10

Telehealth 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), which coordinates access to FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 medications including Foundayo (orforglipron), Wegovy pen and pill, and Zepbound. Medication is billed separately.

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FeatureFridaysSesame Care
Why each oneOne of the only GLP-1 platforms that combines direct insurance billing with integrated nutrition coaching, making it both the most affordable (with insurance) and most comprehensive option.The broadest FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 menu among low-cost telehealth options, Wegovy pen and pill, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Rybelsus, and Foundayo, coordinated through the new Success by Sesame membership at $59/mo plus medication.
Our Score8.7/107.9/10
Headline Price$249/mo month-to-monthpublished $99/mo; total not verified
Medication TypeBothBoth
Insurance AcceptedYesYes
Best ForUsers who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition support, and flexible pricingUsers 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
Watch out forThe coaching-heavy model adds complexity, three different plan tiers with different inclusionsTwo distinct products (pay-per-visit vs the Success membership) sit side by side, so decide which you're buying before checkout
Ranking#1#5
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Pros & Cons Compared

Fridays

Pros

  • +One of the few platforms that bills insurance directly, can reduce out-of-pocket to $25-50/mo with coverage
  • +Includes 1-on-1 nutrition coaching and weekly check-ins, not just medication prescriptions
  • +Offers brand-name Wegovy/Zepbound and compounded options, switches based on insurance formulary
  • +Flexible plans: medication-only ($249/mo) or full coaching program ($299/mo)

Cons

  • The coaching-heavy model adds complexity, three different plan tiers with different inclusions
  • Without insurance, $249/mo for medication-only is above average for what you get clinically

Sesame Care

Pros

  • +Success by Sesame program launched 2026, $59/mo on a 3/6/12-month plan, includes labs, unlimited messaging, and provider choice; medication is separate
  • +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

Fridays edges out Sesame Care with a score of 8.7/10 vs 7.9/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Fridays is $249/mo month-to-month; Sesame Care is published $99/mo; total not verified.

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