Hims vs Sesame
Sesame scores higher overall (8.5 vs 8.3).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
On our published score
Hims scores 8.3/10 and Sesame 8.5/10, on price, transparency, care, access and reputation. Commission is not a criterion. The plans and prices are below.
Side by side
| Hims | Sesame | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $22/mo (paid upfront in full; plan length not stated) | Not published |
| Our score | 8.3/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Treatments | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE), Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss |
| Medication in price | Included | Extra |
| Drugs dispensed | FDA-approved + compounded | FDA-approved |
| Labs | Not stated | Free annual lab with Everyday Rx; labs in Skincare Rx |
| Membership | None shown on the ED, hair loss or PE pages; testosterone plans need a $49 membership at checkout, billing period not given | Everyday Rx: $29 a month on an annual plan or $59 month to month. Skincare Rx: $59 a month. None for a single visit |
| Insurance | No: Hims says it is 'unable to accept insurance' | No, Sesame does not bill insurance; HSA and FSA funds can be used |
| States | All 50 states, per its own site (2026-10-31) | All 50 states, on its own statement |
| Cancellation | Cancel at least 48 hours before the next order date; no refund guaranteed once the pharmacy processes an order | Cancel a subscription any time before the next billing cycle; fees already paid are not refunded, except a full refund if cancelled 3 hours before the first visit |
| Trustpilot | 2.9/5 (9,725 reviews) | 4.6/5 (4,617 reviews) |
| Prices checked | 2026-11-07 | 2026-11-07 |
Price by treatment
The lowest all-in plan each publishes for the treatments both offer, with the page we read it on.
| Treatment | Hims | Sesame |
|---|---|---|
| Erectile dysfunction (ED) | $22/mo (paid upfront in full; plan length not stated) source, 2026-11-07 | No all-in price published |
| Hair loss | $22/mo (billing terms not stated) source, 2026-11-07 | No all-in price published |
Hims: a closer look
The biggest brand: generic sildenafil from $22 a month and finasteride from $22, plus many compounded mints and sprays.
In its favour
- FDA-approved generics for ED and hair loss from about $22 a month
- Free discreet shipping and no separate visit fee
- Names its dispensing pharmacies
To weigh
- Headline prices are paid upfront, plan length not shown
- Many featured products are compounded, not FDA-approved
Sesame: a closer look
Video visits with medication paid at your pharmacy, or Everyday Rx from $29 a month with sildenafil and tadalafil at $1.
In its favour
- Choose your own clinician, with same-day visits
- Sildenafil and tadalafil at $1 on Everyday Rx
- Prescription can go to the pharmacy you choose
To weigh
- Medication is paid separately from the visit or subscription
- The lowest subscription price is an annual plan
- Pack size per $1 fill is not stated
Lowest published plan on each side
Hims
Its lowest all-in plan is $22/mo (paid upfront in full; plan length not stated).
Check Hims's priceSesame
Check Sesame's priceHims vs Sesame: questions people ask
Do Hims and Sesame offer the same treatments?
Hims: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE), Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene). Sesame: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss.
Does either include the medication in the price?
Hims: included. Sesame: extra.
Men's Health Watchdog is for information only and is not medical advice. Sildenafil, tadalafil, finasteride, oral minoxidil and testosterone are prescription drugs (testosterone is a federally controlled substance); talk to a licensed clinician about whether one is right for you and at what dose. Compare other programs.