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

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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Sesame Care beats Shed overall, scoring 7.9/10 vs 7.8/10. Sesame Care is more affordable at $99/mo vs $199/mo. Choose Sesame Care for users who want cheap fda-approved brand-name glp-1 access ($. Choose Shed for users who want fast delivery and a streamlined compounded gl.

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

Higher Rated

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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Shed

#17 of 48

7.8/10

Newer GLP-1 provider focused on speed and simplicity — fast approvals, fast shipping, and a clean user experience at a competitive price point.

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Feature	Sesame Care	Shed
Our Score	7.9/10	7.8/10
Starting Price	$99/mo	$199/mo
Medication Type	Both	Both
Insurance Accepted	Yes	No
Best 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	Users who want fast delivery and a streamlined compounded GLP-1 experience
Ranking	#10	#17

Pros & Cons Compared

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

Shed

Pros

+Industry-leading delivery speed — most patients receive medication within 2-3 days of enrollment
+$149/mo is competitively priced for an all-inclusive compounded program with good support
+Streamlined onboarding with no video call — approved and shipped faster than most competitors
+Clean, modern UX with real-time shipping tracking and easy provider messaging

Cons

−Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide only — no brand-name options
−Newer company (founded 2024) with limited track record and outcome data
−No insurance billing and no FSA/HSA superbills currently available
−Clinical support is responsive but less proactive than premium platforms

Our Verdict

Sesame Care edges out Shed with a score of 7.9/10 vs 7.8/10. If budget is your priority, Sesame Care starts at $99/mo compared to Shed's $199/mo. Sesame Care accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. 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. Choose Shed if you want: users who want fast delivery and a streamlined compounded glp-1 experience.

Still undecided? Editor's #1 Overall Pick

Embody

$299/mo · 7.3/10 · Compounded

If neither Sesame Care nor Shed 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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