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

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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Fridays beats Sesame Care overall, scoring 8.7/10 vs 7.9/10. Sesame Care is more affordable at $99/mo vs $249/mo. Choose Fridays for users who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition s. Choose Sesame Care for users who want cheap fda-approved brand-name glp-1 access ($.

A side-by-side comparison of Fridays and Sesame Care covering pricing, scores, medication types, insurance, and more to help you decide.

Higher Rated

Fridays

#3 of 48

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

#10 of 48

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) that bundles FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 medications — including Foundayo (orforglipron), Wegovy pen and pill, and Zepbound.

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Feature	Fridays	Sesame Care
Our Score	8.7/10	7.9/10
Starting Price	$249/mo	$99/mo
Medication Type	Both	Both
Insurance Accepted	Yes	Yes
Best For	Users 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
Ranking	#3	#10

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, 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

−Membership model adds complexity — two distinct products (pay-per-visit vs Success membership) can be confusing
−Success by Sesame requires a 3-month minimum commitment to hit the $59/mo rate
−Compounded meds are de-emphasized on the current marketing — focus has shifted to FDA-approved brand-name paths
−Less hand-holding than dedicated subscription platforms like Willow or Eden Health

Our Verdict

Fridays edges out Sesame Care with a score of 8.7/10 vs 7.9/10. If budget is your priority, Sesame Care starts at $99/mo compared to Fridays's $249/mo. Choose Fridays if you want: users who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition support, and flexible pricing. 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.

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Eden Health GLP-1

$249/mo · 8.9/10 · Both

If neither Fridays nor Sesame Care feels like the right fit, our overall #1 pick across all 48 GLP-1 telehealth providers is Eden Health GLP-1 — strongest balance of clinical oversight, transparent pricing, and verified availability.

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