PlushCare vs Sesame:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, PlushCare had more branded searches than Sesame among online prescription services in the United States. PlushCare had about 14,800 branded searches, while Sesame had 9,100. PlushCare made up 1% of all online prescription service searches we track, and Sesame accounted for 0.61%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about online prescription services, PlushCare and Sesame each appeared in two of the five answers. PlushCare and Sesame were each mentioned first in one of the two answers.
Who do people search for more?
PlushCare, about 63% more searches than Sesame
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top online prescription services in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PlushCare was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the 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. PlushCare and Sesame were each listed first in one of the two 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.
GoodRx2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- PlushCare2 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
Hims1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Nurx0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ro0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Blink Health0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which online prescription service should I use in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best online prescription services in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best online prescription service in the US for prescription medicine?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“online prescription services”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“online prescriptions”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 19, 2026.
Is PlushCare or Sesame more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for PlushCare and Sesame by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven online prescription services we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for PlushCare, Sesame. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | GoodRx | Hims | Nurx | Ro | PlushCare | Sesame | Blink Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 66.7% | 24.6% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.45% | 0.66% |
| Nov 2025 | 63.1% | 28.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.58% | 0.62% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.8% | 28.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.58% | 0.42% |
| Jan 2026 | 63.6% | 28.7% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.58% | 0.42% |
| Feb 2026 | 68.1% | 25.1% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.51% | 0.45% |
| Mar 2026 | 67.5% | 24.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.72% | 0.37% |
| Apr 2026 | 63.4% | 28.6% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.83% | 0.51% |
| May 2026 | 67.3% | 24.8% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.73% | 0.36% |
| Jun 2026 | 67.6% | 24.9% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.61% | 0.36% |
| Jul 2026 | 67.3% | 24.8% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.73% | 0.36% |
| Aug 2026 | 67.5% | 24.8% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.74% | 0.36% |
| Sep 2026 | 67.6% | 24.9% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.61% | 0.36% |
How has the PlushCare and Sesame comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- PlushCare was ahead of Sesame in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PlushCare’s share of searches among online prescription services in the United States moved from 1.5% to 1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sesame’s share of searches among online prescription services in the United States moved from 0.45% to 0.61%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.7K to 9.1K.
How did search popularity change for United States online prescription services in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PlushCare’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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