Updated September 30, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team
Sesame Care vs UPGUYS
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Sesame Care |  UPGUYS |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation price | $34 | CA$0 |
| Fastest appointment | 24 7 | Scheduled |
| Mobile app | YesHas it | No |
| Markets | US | CA |
| Plan price per month | $10.99 | Not confirmed |
| Free delivery | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 0 days |
Same on both: Insurance accepted (No).
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Key differences
- Sesame Care scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.9.
- Mobile app: only Sesame Care.
- Support channels: only UPGUYS offers Chat.
- Services: only Sesame Care offers Weight loss, Skin, Therapy.
- Services: only UPGUYS offers Pharmacy.
- Clinicians: only Sesame Care offers Therapist, Psychiatrist.
- Clinicians: only UPGUYS offers Pharmacist.
- Markets: only Sesame Care offers US.
- Markets: only UPGUYS offers CA.
Our verdict on each
Sesame Care
Sesame Care suits US households who want a single account covering everyday medicine alongside therapy and psychiatry, with a monthly plan at $10.99 and a cost score of 9.3. The trade-off sits in payment: insurance accepted is no, so visits come out of your own pocket.
UPGUYS
UPGUYS is a Canadian telehealth service for people who want a consultation at CAD 0 and discreet delivery without leaving home. It runs in CA and support runs on email, phone and chat. The trade-off is scheduled appointments, and the mobile app is listed as no.
Score breakdown
| Area | Sesame Care | UPGUYS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3The monthly plan price $10.99 ranks 6 of 37 brands compared, while a visit is $34. | 9.5HigherA consultation costs CAD 0 with free delivery, against a site median plan price of €56.97 a month. |
| Offer | 8.9HigherClinicians doctor, nurse practitioner and therapist and availability 24 7 sit behind a service list reaching past everyday medicine into therapy and psychiatry. | 8.8Covers online gp, prescriptions and pharmacy and doctor, nurse practitioner and pharmacist with free delivery, though appointments are scheduled only. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.0Runs as Upguys Health Inc. in CA since 2020, serving CA only, with support on email, phone and chat. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Sesame Care | UPGUYS |
|---|---|---|
| Online doctors and telehealth | 13 of 82 | 17 of 82 |
| Hair loss treatments | 6 of 40 | 8 of 40 |
Sources behind this comparison
Sesame Care
- sesamecare.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
UPGUYS
- upguys.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- play.google.com: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Sesame Care | UPGUYS |
|---|---|---|
| Services | Online gp, Prescriptions, Weight loss, Hair loss, Sexual health, Skin, Therapy, Psychiatry, Contraception, Menopause | Online gp, Prescriptions, Pharmacy, Sexual health, Hair loss |
| Clinicians | Doctor, Nurse practitioner, Therapist, Psychiatrist | Doctor, Nurse practitioner, Pharmacist |
| Legal entity | Sesame, Inc. | Upguys Health Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | Canada |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2020 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Sesame Care | UPGUYS | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan price per month | $10.99lowest quarter | Not confirmed | $49 |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 0 daysbelow the median | 7 days |
Median across 39 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Sesame Care
Pros
- The Sesame Care monthly plan at $10.99 ranks 6 of 37 brands compared on plan price, putting the ongoing charge near the cheap end of the table
- Clinicians doctor, nurse practitioner and therapist place therapy and psychiatry in the same service as everyday medicine
- Availability of 24 7 plus a mobile app means a visit can start at any hour without going through a clinic reception desk
Cons
- Insurance accepted is no, so members pay the Sesame Care monthly plan at $10.99 and each consultation at $34 themselves.
- It runs in a single market: US, with the operating company registered in the United States.
- On consultation price it sits 22 of 34 brands compared, so the entry cost is above the cheapest in that table.
UPGUYS
Pros
- A consultation costs CAD 0, with the site ranking UPGUYS 1 of 34 brands on that figure.
- Free delivery is listed as yes, so a medication order adds no shipping charge.
- Support runs on email, phone and chat, which puts phone and chat next to email.
Cons
- Availability is scheduled, so you wait for a booked slot rather than being seen on demand.
- A mobile app is listed as no, while 94.6% of the services on the site do offer one.
- Insurance accepted is listed as no, and 56.1% of the brands on the site also decline it.
Who each suits
Sesame Care
Who it suits
- US households who want everyday medicine, therapy and psychiatry reached through one service and a mobile app
- People who put the ongoing charge first, since the Sesame Care monthly plan ranks 6 of 37 brands compared on plan price
- Members who value availability 24 7 more than having a dispensing counter attached to the account
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants pharmacy dispensing in the same account: DocMorris lists pharmacy in online gp, prescriptions and pharmacy, outside the Sesame Care service list of online gp, prescriptions and weight loss
- Readers who only want a focused prescription weight loss service: FeelGood GLP-1 keeps its list to online gp, prescriptions and weight loss
- Members who are content with general medicine, prescriptions, weight loss and sexual health and nothing more: FeelGood ED lists online gp, prescriptions and weight loss
UPGUYS
Who it suits
- Men in Canada who want a consultation at CAD 0 and discreet delivery to the door
- Anyone happy to book a scheduled appointment rather than ask for an immediate visit
- People who would rather talk to someone on phone or chat than write an email
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs round the clock or same day appointments, since availability is scheduled only
- Readers who want to claim costs through insurance, as insurance accepted is listed as no
- Shoppers who need a mobile app to order, message or track a repeat prescription
Current offers
Sesame Care
Current offer
Discount code
Save 20% on your first visit: 20% off first visit
Sign up with email address; new customers
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Sesame Care | UPGUYS |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | No | Yes |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Sesame Care
How much is a Sesame Care consultation?+
A Sesame Care consultation is $34, which is the figure you meet when you book. It sits 22 of 34 brands compared on consultation price, so it is below most of that table without sitting at the cheap end of it. The amount covers the appointment itself.
What does the monthly plan cost, and does it cover visits?+
The Sesame Care monthly plan is $10.99, and it ranks 6 of 37 brands compared on plan price. Read that figure as the ongoing charge for access to the service rather than as cover for appointments, because the consultation price of $34 is billed separately when you book.
UPGUYS
How much does a consultation cost?+
A consultation costs CAD 0, and delivery is listed as free, so the entry point adds nothing to a first order. UPGUYS sits at 1 on the site's consultation price ranking across 34 brands, which puts entry cost at the front of that field.
What does the plan include?+
The service list covers online gp, prescriptions and pharmacy, so online GP visits, prescriptions, a pharmacy, sexual health and hair loss sit under one roof. Clinicians come from doctor, nurse practitioner and pharmacist, and free delivery means a prescription reaches you without a shipping charge on top.