Amwell vs Sesame:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Sesame had more branded searches than Amwell among telehealth platforms in the United States. Sesame had about 9,100 branded searches, while Amwell had 6,600. Sesame made up 2.6% of all telehealth platform searches we track, and Amwell accounted for 1.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about telehealth platforms, Amwell appeared in four of the five answers and Sesame in two. Amwell was mentioned before Sesame in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Sesame, about 38% more searches than Amwell
Who does AI mention more?
Amwell, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Sesame in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Amwell, named ahead of Sesame in 3 of 4 answers
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Top telehealth platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Amwell was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Sesame was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Amwell was listed before Sesame in three out of four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Teladoc4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Amwell4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
MDLIVE3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Doxy.me2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Sesame2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Zoom2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
VSee1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which telehealth platform should I use in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best telehealth platforms in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best telehealth platform in the US for virtual patient visits?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“telehealth platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“virtual care platform”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 19, 2026.
Is Amwell or Sesame more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Amwell and Sesame by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven telehealth platforms we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for Sesame, Amwell. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Teladoc | Doxy.me | MDLIVE | VSee | Sesame | Amwell | Zoom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55.4% | 21.3% | 11.7% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.37% |
| Nov 2025 | 58.6% | 18.5% | 12.4% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 60.6% | 19.1% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.23% |
| Jan 2026 | 59.6% | 18.2% | 12.2% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.32% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.3% | 16.1% | 10.8% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.35% |
| Mar 2026 | 60.7% | 18.6% | 10.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.25% |
| Apr 2026 | 57% | 20.5% | 11.2% | 5% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 0.36% |
| May 2026 | 59.3% | 18.1% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 0.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.2% | 21.8% | 9.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.38% |
| Jul 2026 | 61% | 18.6% | 10.2% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 2% | 0.31% |
| Aug 2026 | 60.4% | 18.4% | 10.1% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 2% | 0.27% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.8% | 21.2% | 9.5% | 7.8% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.29% |
How has the Amwell and Sesame comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Sesame took it in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Amwell’s share of searches among telehealth platforms in the United States moved from 2.9% to 1.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sesame’s share of searches among telehealth platforms in the United States moved from 1.9% to 2.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.7K to 9.1K.
How did search popularity change for United States telehealth platforms in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Sesame lost share of searches among telehealth platforms in the United States, from 3.3% to 2.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Amwell in the United States fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 9.9K to 6.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Amwell’s and Sesame’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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