How do Hello Alpha and Sesame compare on pricing?

Hello Alpha starts at varying prices. Sesame starts at varying prices. Actual cost depends on the medication, dose, and billing cycle you choose.

Hello Alpha vs Sesame

A detailed head-to-head comparison of Hello Alpha and Sesame — pricing, peptides, consultation models, and patient reviews.

At a Glance

	Hello Alpha	Sesame
Rating	No reviews	No reviews
Starting Price	N/A	N/A
Peptides Offered	2	2
Consultation	Hybrid	Async Telehealth
Lab Testing	No	Yes
Shipping	3-5 business days	3-5 business days
Headquarters	Palo Alto, CA	New York, NY
Founded	2018	2019

Hello Alpha

RatingNo reviews

Starting PriceN/A

Peptides2

ConsultationHybrid

Lab TestingNo

Shipping3-5 business days

Pros

Broad healthcare platform
Available in all 50 states
24/7 provider messaging included in membership
No contracts
FDA-approved medications only
FSA/HSA eligible

Cons

$79/mo membership required before you even know if you qualify for GLP-1s
No compounded GLP-1 options
No lifestyle coaching, nutrition guidance, or behavioral support
Lab work not included
Does not handle prior authorizations
Async-only

Sesame

RatingNo reviews

Starting PriceN/A

Peptides2

ConsultationAsync Telehealth

Lab TestingYes

Shipping3-5 business days

Pros

No subscription, no membership required, no recurring charges
Lowest consultation cost in the market ($29-$79 per visit)
Full control over where you fill your prescription
Orforglipron and Wegovy HD available alongside other branded options
Broadest medication options
No long-term commitment

Cons

You handle medication sourcing, insurance navigation, and pharmacy selection yourself
No prior authorization assistance
No coaching, behavioral support, or structured program
No lab testing included or coordinated
Clinician quality varies across the marketplace (independent providers, not Sesame employees)
No ongoing care coordination between visits

Pros & Cons

Hello Alpha

Pros

+Broad healthcare platform
+Available in all 50 states
+24/7 provider messaging included in membership
+No contracts
+FDA-approved medications only
+FSA/HSA eligible

Cons

-$79/mo membership required before you even know if you qualify for GLP-1s
-No compounded GLP-1 options
-No lifestyle coaching, nutrition guidance, or behavioral support
-Lab work not included
-Does not handle prior authorizations
-Async-only

Sesame

Pros

+No subscription, no membership required, no recurring charges
+Lowest consultation cost in the market ($29-$79 per visit)
+Full control over where you fill your prescription
+Orforglipron and Wegovy HD available alongside other branded options
+Broadest medication options
+No long-term commitment

Cons

-You handle medication sourcing, insurance navigation, and pharmacy selection yourself
-No prior authorization assistance
-No coaching, behavioral support, or structured program
-No lab testing included or coordinated
-Clinician quality varies across the marketplace (independent providers, not Sesame employees)
-No ongoing care coordination between visits

Peptide Pricing Comparison

Peptide	Hello Alpha	Sesame
Semaglutide	Price unavailable	Price unavailable
Tirzepatide	Price unavailable	Price unavailable

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hello Alpha or Sesame better?

Hello Alpha offers 2 peptides and hybrid consultations. Sesame offers 2 peptides and async telehealth consultations. The best choice depends on which peptides you need, your budget, and preferred consultation model.

Which is cheaper, Hello Alpha or Sesame?

See the pricing table above for a detailed comparison.

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