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

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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Sesame Care beats GoodRx Care overall, scoring 7.9/10 vs 6.2/10. Sesame Care is more affordable at $99/mo vs $119/mo. Choose GoodRx Care for users who want fda-approved brand-name glp-1 access at marke. Choose Sesame Care for users who want cheap fda-approved brand-name glp-1 access ($.

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

GoodRx Care

#48 of 48

6.2/10

GoodRx Care was restructured in late 2025 from a pay-per-visit model into a telemedicine subscription: $39/mo intro rate (through January 2026) → $119/mo standard. Medication is priced aggressively: Ozempic/Wegovy $199/mo intro for the first 2 fills, then $349/mo standard. Oral Wegovy pill available at $149-199/mo.

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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	GoodRx Care	Sesame Care
Our Score	6.2/10	7.9/10
Starting Price	$119/mo	$99/mo
Medication Type	Brand	Both
Insurance Accepted	Yes	Yes
Best For	Users who want FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 access at market-leading subscription pricing — $199/mo Wegovy intro, $349/mo standard, plus oral Wegovy pill	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	#48	#10

Pros & Cons Compared

GoodRx Care

Pros

+2026 subscription rewrite — $119/mo standard membership with medication priced among the lowest on the market
+Wegovy/Ozempic intro pricing ($199/mo for first 2 fills) is market-leading for brand-name access
+Oral Wegovy pill available at $149-199/mo — one of the cheapest oral semaglutide routes
+Insurance accepted — GoodRx's integration with savings cards can stack with coverage

Cons

−Model changed from pay-per-visit to subscription — users expecting à-la-carte pricing should double-check current terms
−Compounded GLP-1s are de-emphasized on current marketing — may no longer be available
−Subscription model means ongoing monthly fee even in maintenance months
−Follow-up clinical care is still basic compared to dedicated GLP-1 platforms

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 Sprout Health

Our Verdict

Sesame Care edges out GoodRx Care with a score of 7.9/10 vs 6.2/10. If budget is your priority, Sesame Care starts at $99/mo compared to GoodRx Care's $119/mo. Sesame Care offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility. Choose GoodRx Care if you want: users who want fda-approved brand-name glp-1 access at market-leading subscription pricing — $199/mo wegovy intro, $349/mo standard, plus oral wegovy pill. 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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Embody

$299/mo · 7.3/10 · Compounded

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

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