Quick verdict
PlushCare is the better pick for most patients on overall scoring. PlushCare is a primary-care telehealth platform that happens to prescribe GLP-1s, not a GLP-1 specialist. That distinction makes it the strongest pick for the insured and the most expensive for everyone else.
That said, Sesame Care wins on specific dimensions. Sesame is a cash-pay marketplace, not a program. Pay one fee, see one doctor, leave with a script. Cheapest path to a real branded GLP-1 prescription if you can fill it elsewhere. Zero ongoing care, which is the point and the limit.
Side-by-side
| PlushCare | Sesame Care | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts from | $19.99/mo (+ med separate) | $30/visit (+ med separate) |
| Lock-in | Month-to-month | Month-to-month |
| Time to prescription | 1 day | 1 day |
| Consultation type | Synchronous | Synchronous |
| Affiliate network | Impact | CJ |
Score by dimension
Five dimensions, ten points each. The winner of each dimension is highlighted.
| PlushCare | Sesame Care | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| Cancellation terms | 7/10 | 10/10 |
| Onboarding experience | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Medication options | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Member outcomes | 8/10 | 5/10 |
When to choose PlushCare
Patients with commercial insurance that covers Wegovy or Zepbound. PlushCare's PCPs handle prior authorization paperwork well.
When to choose Sesame Care
Self-directed buyers who want a one-off prescription and will manage refills, sourcing, and titration on their own.
FAQ
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