MEDVi vs Sesame Care: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?
By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher
Sesame Care beats MEDVi overall, scoring 7.9/10 vs 7.7/10. Sesame Care is more affordable at $99/mo vs $299/mo. Choose MEDVi for users who want a low entry price with oral and injectable co. Choose Sesame Care for users who want cheap doctor visits and already have insuranc.
A side-by-side comparison of MEDVi and Sesame Care covering pricing, scores, medication types, insurance, and more to help you decide.
MEDVi
#21 of 40Compounded GLP-1 platform offering both oral and injectable options with flexible dosing and affordable pricing.
Visit MEDViSesame Care
#10 of 40Ultra-affordable telehealth platform offering low-cost doctor consultations for GLP-1 prescriptions, ideal for insured patients.
Visit Sesame Care| Feature | MEDVi | Sesame Care |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Starting Price | $299/mo | $99/mo |
| Medication Type | Compounded | Both |
| Insurance Accepted | No | Yes |
| Best For | Users who want a low entry price with oral and injectable compounded options | Users who want cheap doctor visits and already have insurance to cover brand-name medications |
| Ranking | #21 | #10 |
Pros & Cons Compared
MEDVi
Pros
- +One of the few compounded providers offering both oral tablets and injectable semaglutide
- +Micro-dosing options available — can start at sub-standard doses for patients concerned about side effects
- +Sleek onboarding experience with clear progress tracking through their patient portal
- +$179/mo is competitive for a platform with both oral and injectable compounded formulations
Cons
- −Compounded medications only — no path to brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound through their platform
- −No insurance accepted, and oral compounded semaglutide has less clinical data than injectable forms
Sesame Care
Pros
- +Extremely low consultation cost
- +Insurance accepted
- +Both medication types
- +Simple booking
Cons
- −Consultation only (meds separate)
- −Less hand-holding
Our Verdict
Sesame Care edges out MEDVi with a score of 7.9/10 vs 7.7/10. If budget is your priority, Sesame Care starts at $99/mo compared to MEDVi's $299/mo. Sesame Care accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Sesame Care offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility. Choose MEDVi if you want: users who want a low entry price with oral and injectable compounded options. Choose Sesame Care if you want: users who want cheap doctor visits and already have insurance to cover brand-name medications.