Ro vs Sesame Care: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?
Short answer: Sesame Care scores higher on our rubric, 7.9/10 against 7.2/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.
Sesame Care beats Ro overall, scoring 7.9/10 vs 7.2/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Ro is $149/mo membership + medication; Sesame Care is published $99/mo; total not verified. Choose Ro for users who want fda-approved brand-name glp-1 access including the new foundayo (orforglipron) oral pill, with direct insurance billing. 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 Ro 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
Ro
#38 of 54One of the most recognized telehealth brands, now restructured: Ro Body membership ($149/mo ongoing or $74/mo annual prepay) is priced separately from medication. Added Foundayo (Eli Lilly's FDA-approved oral GLP-1 launched April 6, 2026) alongside Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, and Mounjaro.
Visit RoSesame Care
#5 of 54Telehealth 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.
Visit Sesame Care| Feature | Ro | Sesame Care |
|---|---|---|
| Why each one | The most trusted name in telehealth with the fastest prescription turnaround, same-day approval is standard, not the exception. | 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 Score | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Headline Price | $149/mo membership + medication | published $99/mo; total not verified |
| Medication Type | Brand | Both |
| Insurance Accepted | Yes | Yes |
| Best For | Users who want FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 access including the new Foundayo (orforglipron) oral pill, with direct insurance billing | 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 for | Membership and medication are billed separately, readers need to add them together for the all-in monthly cost | Two distinct products (pay-per-visit vs the Success membership) sit side by side, so decide which you're buying before checkout |
| Ranking | #38 | #5 |
| Get started | Visit Ro | Visit Sesame Care |
Pros & Cons Compared
Ro
Pros
- +Carries Foundayo (orforglipron), Eli Lilly's FDA-approved oral GLP-1 launched April 6, 2026, at $149-$349 depending on dose and refill timing via LillyDirect matching
- +Direct insurance billing with major carriers, with coverage, Wegovy or Zepbound can cost $0-25/mo copay
- +Ro Body membership: $39 first month, $149/mo ongoing, or $74/mo on annual prepay ($100/mo savings)
- +Claims matched pricing with LillyDirect, NovoCare, and TrumpRx, some of the lowest cash brand prices available
Cons
- −Membership and medication are billed separately, readers need to add them together for the all-in monthly cost
- −Brand-name only, no compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide (compounded 'limited' footnote from prior years is not reliably offered now)
- −Without insurance, brand-name meds stack on top of the $149 membership ($199+ intro, $349+ ongoing for Wegovy injection)
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
Sesame Care edges out Ro with a score of 7.9/10 vs 7.2/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Ro is $149/mo membership + medication; Sesame Care is published $99/mo; total not verified. Sesame Care offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility.
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Our pick of these two: Sesame Care · 7.9/10