Idun Rx vs Sesame
Sesame scores higher overall (8.5 vs 8.3).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Sesame
Sesame scores 8.5/10 against 8.3 for Idun Rx, ahead on access and reputation. Idun Rx can still be the better fit: it is best for men who will commit to a longer plan and want the visit and medication in one price.
Side by side
| Idun Rx | Sesame | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $21/mo ($252 for 12 months, the cart total) | Not published |
| Our score | 8.3/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Treatments | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss |
| Medication in price | Included | Extra |
| Drugs dispensed | FDA-approved + compounded | FDA-approved |
| Labs | Optional lab panels, sold separately | Free annual lab with Everyday Rx; labs in Skincare Rx |
| Membership | None | 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 | No, Sesame does not bill insurance; HSA and FSA funds can be used |
| States | United States; some medications have state limits, confirmed at intake | All 50 states, on its own statement |
| Cancellation | Reorder or cancel at any time in your account; it contacts you before a refill is billed | 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 | No profile we could quote | 4.6/5 (4,617 reviews) |
| Best for | Men who will commit to a longer plan and want the visit and medication in one price. | Men who want a prescription from a clinician they pick and are happy to fill it at a pharmacy. |
| 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 | Idun Rx | Sesame |
|---|---|---|
| Erectile dysfunction (ED) | $36/mo ($432 for 12 months) source, 2026-11-07 | No all-in price published |
| Hair loss | $21/mo ($252 for 12 months, the cart total) source, 2026-11-07 | No all-in price published |
Idun Rx: a closer look
Generic sildenafil and tadalafil from $6 a pill and finasteride from $21 a month on 12-month plans, visit and shipping in the price.
In its favour
- Medication, provider review and shipping in one published price
- No membership fee
- Pack size and term shown for every ED plan
To weigh
- The lowest prices are 12-month plans billed in full
- Finasteride has no plan shorter than 3 months
- No state list published
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
Which should you choose?
Choose Idun Rx
Best for men who will commit to a longer plan and want the visit and medication in one price. Its lowest all-in plan is $21/mo ($252 for 12 months, the cart total).
Check Idun Rx's priceChoose Sesame
Best for men who want a prescription from a clinician they pick and are happy to fill it at a pharmacy.
Check Sesame's priceIdun Rx vs Sesame: questions people ask
Which is better, Idun Rx or Sesame?
On our published score Idun Rx rates 8.3 and Sesame rates 8.5. Idun Rx is best for men who will commit to a longer plan and want the visit and medication in one price; Sesame is best for men who want a prescription from a clinician they pick and are happy to fill it at a pharmacy.
Do Idun Rx and Sesame offer the same treatments?
Idun Rx: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss. Sesame: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss.
Does either include the medication in the price?
Idun Rx: 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.