Lemonaid Health vs Sesame Care: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?
By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher
Sesame Care beats Lemonaid Health overall, scoring 7.9/10 vs 7.2/10. Sesame Care is more affordable at $99/mo vs $248/mo. Choose Lemonaid Health for users who want a flexible membership with broad medication o. Choose Sesame Care for users who want cheap fda-approved brand-name glp-1 access ($.
A side-by-side comparison of Lemonaid Health and Sesame Care covering pricing, scores, medication types, insurance, and more to help you decide.
Lemonaid Health
#43 of 48Established telehealth platform (acquired by 23andMe) restructured in 2026: $49/mo Weight Loss Membership + medication billed separately. Menu now includes compounded sema and tirz, compounded microdoses ($199), and brand-name Zepbound via LillyDirect ($299-449).
Visit Lemonaid HealthSesame Care
#10 of 48Telehealth 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 | Lemonaid Health | Sesame Care |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Starting Price | $248/mo | $99/mo |
| Medication Type | Both | Both |
| Insurance Accepted | No | Yes |
| Best For | Users who want a flexible membership with broad medication options — $49/mo platform fee + compounded ($199), microdose ($199), or brand-name Zepbound via LillyDirect ($299-449) | 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 | #43 | #10 |
Pros & Cons Compared
Lemonaid Health
Pros
- +2026 restructure — $49/mo Weight Loss Membership (replaces the old $25/visit model)
- +6-month plan discount — compounded tirzepatide drops to $229/mo on a 6-month commitment
- +Wide medication menu: compounded sema, compounded tirz, compounded microdoses ($199), brand-name Zepbound via LillyDirect ($299-449), and metformin
- +Established since 2013 with physician-only prescribing and rigorous intake
Cons
- −Membership and medication billed separately — the $49/mo number is just the membership, not all-in
- −Brand-name Wegovy ($1,599) and Ozempic ($1,199) cash prices are high — read as access, not value
- −Best compounded pricing requires a 6-month commitment
- −The 23andMe acquisition created some uncertainty about the platform's long-term focus
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 Lemonaid Health with a score of 7.9/10 vs 7.2/10. If budget is your priority, Sesame Care starts at $99/mo compared to Lemonaid Health's $248/mo. Sesame Care accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Choose Lemonaid Health if you want: users who want a flexible membership with broad medication options — $49/mo platform fee + compounded ($199), microdose ($199), or brand-name zepbound via lillydirect ($299-449). 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 #1 Overall Pick
Embody
$299/mo · 7.3/10 · Compounded
If neither Lemonaid Health 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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