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 from $117/mo; 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 with two routes to a GLP-1 prescription: one-off video visits that start at $34 on the homepage, and the Success by Sesame subscription, which the weight loss program page prices at $59/mo on a 12-month commitment or $99 billed every 28 days with no commitment. It coordinates FDA-approved brand-name medication only, including Foundayo (orforglipron), the Wegovy pen and pill, and Zepbound. Medication is billed separately.

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FeatureFridaysSesame Care
Why each oneA bundled program rather than a prescribe and ship service. Unlimited provider visits, nutrition and mental health coaching and 1-on-1 dietitian support are included in the monthly price with no separate membership fee, and compounded and brand-name GLP-1s are sold side by side on the same page.
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 Success by Sesame membership at $59/mo on a 12-month commitment plus medication.
Our Score8.7/107.9/10
Headline Pricefrom $117/mopublished $99/mo; total not verified
Medication TypeBothBrand
Insurance AcceptedNoYes
Best ForUsers who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition support, and flexible pricing
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
Watch out forThe lowest advertised compounded prices require an annual commitment and a promo code
Sesame runs three separate routes under one brand: the Success by Sesame weight loss subscription, EverydayRx for diabetes, and one-off visits from $34. Check which one you are signing up for before you pay.
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Pros & Cons Compared

Fridays

Pros

  • +Compounded semaglutide runs as low as $117 a month on the annual plan with the NYNY12 code printed on its pricing page, against $279 month to month
  • +Includes 1-on-1 nutrition coaching and weekly check-ins, not just medication prescriptions
  • +Sells brand-name Ozempic, Zepbound and Wegovy alongside compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, with an insurance concierge that helps you pursue coverage for the brand-name option through your own plan
  • +Membership costs nothing on top of the medication price: unlimited provider visits, nutrition and mental health coaching and 1-on-1 dietitian support are listed on every plan

Cons

  • The lowest advertised compounded prices require an annual commitment and a promo code
  • Cash-pay only, so no part of the cost runs through insurance. The $117 headline needs a prepaid annual plan and the NYNY12 code, month to month is $279 for compounded semaglutide, and brand-name Ozempic and Zepbound are listed at $1,498 and $1,828 a month

Sesame Care

Pros

  • +Success by Sesame is $59/mo on the 12-month commitment and includes provider visits, unlimited messaging and provider choice; lab work is covered only at Quest Diagnostics and not in AZ, HI, ND, NJ, NY, OK, RI, SD or WY, where lab fees are extra; 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
  • +The pay-per-visit route is still there, with visits starting at $34, for users who just need a prescriber

Cons

  • Sesame runs three separate routes under one brand: the Success by Sesame weight loss subscription, EverydayRx for diabetes, and one-off visits from $34. Check which one you are signing up for before you pay.
  • The $59/mo Success by Sesame rate applies only on a 12-month commitment. The 3-month plan works out near $79/mo and the 6-month near $69/mo from the savings the FAQ publishes, and the no-commitment plan is $99 billed every 28 days, which is 13 charges a year.
  • There is no compounded option. Sesame states that compounded semaglutide is not currently available through it, so every route here is brand-name and the medication is billed on top of the program fee.
  • 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 from $117/mo; Sesame Care is published $99/mo; total not verified. Sesame Care accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Fridays offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility.

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