Mochi Health vs Sesame
Mochi Health scores higher overall (7.6 vs 6.6).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Mochi Health
Mochi Health scores 7.6/10 against 6.6 for Sesame, ahead on price and price transparency. Sesame can still be the better fit: it is best for women with good pharmacy coverage who only need the prescribing visit.
Side by side
| Mochi Health | Sesame | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $72/mo ($23 medication plus $49/mo membership ($588 for 12 months)) | Not published |
| Our score | 7.6/10 | 6.6/10 |
| Treatments | Estrogen (patch, gel or pill), Progesterone | Estrogen (patch, gel or pill), Progesterone, Compounded bioidentical (BHRT) |
| Medication in price | Extra | Extra |
| Drugs dispensed | FDA-approved | FDA-approved + compounded |
| Labs | Ordered when needed, billed separately | Basic labs mentioned |
| Membership | $79/month, or $588 for 12 months | $59/month |
| Insurance | Visits can be billed to insurance on its covered plan | No (superbills for HSA/FSA) |
| States | Not confirmed: no state list found on its own site (2026-11-06) | Not confirmed: no state list found on its own site (2026-10-29) |
| Cancellation | Not stated | No refund for the first month after the first visit |
| Trustpilot | No profile we could quote | 4.6/5 (4,596 reviews) |
| Best for | Women who want a live doctor visit and ongoing care alongside FDA-approved hormones. | Women with good pharmacy coverage who only need the prescribing visit. |
Price by treatment
The lowest all-in plan each publishes for the treatments both offer, with the page we read it on.
| Treatment | Mochi Health | Sesame |
|---|---|---|
| Estrogen (patch, gel or pill) | $75/mo ($26 medication plus $49/mo membership ($588 for 12 months)) source, 2026-11-06 | No all-in price published |
| Progesterone | $72/mo ($23 medication plus $49/mo membership ($588 for 12 months)) source, 2026-11-06 | No all-in price published |
Mochi Health: a closer look
FDA-approved estradiol and progesterone prescribed over a live video visit, with a membership billed on top of the medication.
In its favour
- Live video visit with a doctor
- FDA-approved estradiol and progesterone
- Unlimited visits with the care team in the membership
To weigh
- The membership is billed on top of the medication
- Medication prices are lowest-listed prices, so the cost can differ by dose
- Pharmacy is not named
Sesame: a closer look
A low monthly menopause subscription with video visits; medication bought at your pharmacy.
In its favour
- Low monthly subscription
- Video visits
- Mostly FDA-approved prescriptions
To weigh
- Medication is extra
- Doesn't bill insurance
- Provider availability varies by area
Which should you choose?
Choose Mochi Health
Best for women who want a live doctor visit and ongoing care alongside FDA-approved hormones. Its lowest all-in plan is $72/mo ($23 medication plus $49/mo membership ($588 for 12 months)).
Check Mochi Health's priceChoose Sesame
Best for women with good pharmacy coverage who only need the prescribing visit.
Check Sesame's priceMochi Health vs Sesame: questions people ask
Which is better, Mochi Health or Sesame?
On our published score Mochi Health rates 7.6 and Sesame rates 6.6. Mochi Health is best for women who want a live doctor visit and ongoing care alongside FDA-approved hormones; Sesame is best for women with good pharmacy coverage who only need the prescribing visit.
Do Mochi Health and Sesame offer the same treatments?
Mochi Health: Estrogen (patch, gel or pill), Progesterone. Sesame: Estrogen (patch, gel or pill), Progesterone, Compounded bioidentical (BHRT).
Does either include the medication in the price?
Mochi Health: extra. Sesame: extra.
HRT Watchdog is for information only and is not medical advice. Hormone therapy has benefits and risks; talk to a licensed clinician about whether it is right for you. Compare other programs.