Effecty vs Sesame Care

Provider comparison details

Effecty logo

Effecty

4.0
(6 approved)
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Sesame Care logo

Sesame Care

3.8
(11 approved)
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Effecty editorial score

Tested and reviewed by our experts

85

out of 100

Pricing
23/25. Highlighted category
Quality
16/20. Highlighted category
Onboarding
13/15
Medication Options
13/15
Shipping & Fulfillment
8/10
Customer Support
8/10. Highlighted category
Usability & Experience
4/5

Sesame Care editorial score

Tested and reviewed by our experts

81

out of 100

Pricing
20/25
Quality
15/20
Onboarding
14/15. Highlighted category
Medication Options
13/15
Shipping & Fulfillment
8/10
Customer Support
7/10
Usability & Experience
4/5

Effecty user rating

Based on 6 approved user reviews

4.0
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Sesame Care user rating

Based on 11 approved user reviews

3.8
Positive73%
Neutral27%
Negative0%

Effecty Pros and Cons

Pros

  • No separate membership fee on the reviewed treatment plans
  • Published month-to-month and multi-month prices for many treatments
  • Shipping, supplies, and ongoing clinician messaging are generally included
  • Weight management, longevity, and hormone options in one platform

Cons

  • Lowest monthly rates require a longer supply commitment
  • Lab requirements are not clearly standardized across treatments
  • Brand-name GLP-1 cash prices are high
  • Prescription products are generally final sale

Sesame Care Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Patients can compare and choose among marketplace clinicians
  • Upfront cash-pay visit pricing is visible for many services
  • Ongoing weight and menopause programs include visits, messaging, and basic labs
  • Prescriptions can be routed to a preferred local or online pharmacy when appropriate

Cons

  • Subscription fees usually do not include medication
  • Care experience and visit price vary by selected clinician
  • Lowest weight-program rate requires an annual subscription
  • Legacy testosterone and NAD+ rows are not substantiated as active online programs

Pricing

23/25

Effecty is more transparent than many peers about month-to-month and long-term prices, with no separate membership fee.

Pricing

20/25

Upfront visit and program prices are useful, but medication and insurance costs remain separate.

Quality

16/20

Licensed-clinician review and ongoing messaging are included, while compounded options remain outside FDA approval.

Quality

15/20

Licensed-clinician choice is a strength, with continuity and care style varying by selected provider.

Onboarding

13/15

The online path is straightforward, but treatment-specific lab expectations are not consistently published.

Onboarding

14/15

Search, compare, book, and meet online or in person, with prescriptions dependent on clinical judgment.

Medication Options

13/15

Its mix of weight management, longevity, and hormone treatments is broader than that of GLP-1-only platforms.

Medication Options

13/15

Broad prescription access includes brand semaglutide and common generics, with no current compounded semaglutide.

Shipping & Fulfillment

8/10

Free expedited shipping is included, though pharmacy preparation can extend total delivery time.

Shipping & Fulfillment

8/10

Patients can use local or supported online pharmacies, so timing and cost vary by route.

Customer Support

8/10

Secure care-team messaging is included without a separate membership, but no response-time guarantee is published.

Customer Support

7/10

Marketplace support handles billing and booking while clinical questions remain with the chosen provider.

Usability & Experience

4/5

Clear price tiers help comparison, while longer-term commitments and policies still require close review.

Usability & Experience

4/5

Strong provider-comparison tools are balanced by multiple separate payment and fulfillment layers.

Therapy Specializations

Effecty

GLP-1 & Weight LossLongevityWomen's HRT

Sesame Care

GLP-1 & Weight LossHair lossLongevitySexual HealthSkin CareTRT & Men's HealthWomen's HRT

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