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Hims & Hers vs Ro

Both are primarily GLP-1 weight loss providers, so the differences are in consult model, what is bundled, who prescribes, and price.

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Side-by-side comparison

Hims & HersRo logoRo
Our score6.6* / 109.3 / 10
Starting price$39 first month membership$39 first month membership
Primary serviceGLP-1 weight lossGLP-1 weight loss
All servicesGLP-1, ED, HairGLP-1, ED, Hair
Consult modelAsynchronous (questionnaire + messaging)Asynchronous (questionnaire + messaging)
PrescriberMD/DO + NP/PAMD/DO + NP/PA
LabsBilled separatelyIncluded
InsuranceCash payAccepted
AvailabilityUnconfirmed50 states + DC
CancellationSelf-serve onlineSelf-serve online
Trustpilot2.9 / 5 (9,591 reviews)3.9 / 5 (7,213 reviews)
Regulatory / legal recordFDA warning letters (hims.com and forhers.com) said compounded semaglutide claims such as 'Same active ingredient as Ozempic and Wegovy' were misleading, so the products were misbranded; Novo Nordisk sued Hims over compounded semaglutide products; the suit was dismissed without prejudice in March 2026 alongside a new Novo-Hims collaborationTelephone Consumer Protection Act suit (Wilson v. Roman Health Ventures, S.D.N.Y.) filed; dismissed Oct 2025 after a reported settlement in principle
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Which one is right for you

Choose Hims & Hers if…

Cash-pay patients who want quick, message-based access to branded GLP-1s with published starting prices and who don't plan to use insurance.

  • Offers FDA-approved branded GLP-1s (Wegovy pill/pen, Ozempic, Zepbound, Foundayo) with starting prices shown on the site
  • Low $39 first month of membership
  • Medication fees are FSA/HSA-eligible

Choose Ro if…

Adults who want brand-name, FDA-approved GLP-1s with transparent cash pricing or help using commercial insurance, and who are comfortable with an online, message-based model.

  • Lists only FDA-approved branded GLP-1s (Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Foundayo), with no compounded versions
  • Cash price for every medication dose is published on its pricing page
  • Insurance concierge checks coverage and handles prior authorization for GLP-1 pens

Price: what you actually pay

Hims & Hers

The Weight Loss Membership is $39 for the first month, then auto-renews at $149/mo, and medication is billed separately. Listed starting prices: Wegovy pill from $149/mo, Wegovy pen from $199/mo, Zepbound KwikPen from $299/mo and Foundayo from $149/mo. The oral non-GLP-1 kits start at $69/mo, but only on a 10-month plan paid upfront. Medication fees are FSA/HSA-eligible; the membership fee is not.

Ro

Ro Body membership costs $39 for the first month, then $149/mo on a monthly plan, or $99, $89 or $74/mo prepaid for 3, 6 or 12 months. Medication isn't included. Cash prices listed on 2026-10-17: Wegovy pill $149-$299, Wegovy pen $199 (first two months, limited-time) then $349-$399, Zepbound KwikPen $299-$449 and Foundayo $149-$299. Insurance is also an option for Wegovy, Zepbound and Ozempic pens. The membership includes lab testing 'if necessary' (a Quest metabolic panel).

What happens after you sign up

Hims & Hers

Treatments offered: Semaglutide oral (Wegovy pill), Semaglutide injection (Wegovy pen), Semaglutide injection (Ozempic), Tirzepatide injection (Zepbound KwikPen and vial), Orforglipron (Foundayo pill), Compounded semaglutide (limited, provider-determined clinical necessity only since March 2026), Liraglutide injection (support pages for compounded and pen forms), Oral weight-loss kit: metformin, bupropion, naltrexone, topiramate (combinations). Prescribers: MD/DO + NP/PA.

Ro

Treatments offered: Semaglutide oral (Wegovy pill), Semaglutide injection (Wegovy pen), Semaglutide injection (Ozempic), Tirzepatide injection (Zepbound KwikPen/pen), Orforglipron (Foundayo pill). Prescribers: MD/DO + NP/PA.

Cancelling and refunds

Hims & Hers

Per Hims support search snippets, you cancel in the app (Profile > Subscriptions > Manage subscription > turn off auto-renew) at least two days before the next billing date, and cancellation takes effect at the end of the billing period. Ending the membership also ends the medication plan. The FTC's July 2026 complaint alleges subscriptions were difficult to cancel and that customers were charged once they submitted intake forms; Hims calls the claims baseless.

Ro

Per the Terms of Use, revised 2026-04-02: cancel in your account under Ro Body Program > Program Details > 'Cancel Subscription', or by email. You must cancel at least 48 hours before the next renewal date. Access continues through the paid cycle. Once paid, membership fees are non-refundable. The $39 first month is refunded if you're found ineligible for GLP-1s.

Where each is available

Hims & Hers

Hims says GLP-1s are 'not yet available in all 50 states' but publishes no state list; the platform overall operates in all 50 states (not Puerto Rico)

Ro

All 50 states + DC (based on a Ro-affiliated job listing and ConsumerAffairs, not a ro.co service-area page; drug options may vary by state)

Full breakdown of each

#1 Ro logo

Ro

Adults who want brand-name, FDA-approved GLP-1s with transparent cash pricing or help using commercial insurance, and who are comfortable with an online, message-based model.

Ro homepage
Ro homepage
Ro weight loss pricing page
Ro weight loss pricing page
Starting price
$39 first month membership
Consult model
Asynchronous (questionnaire + messaging)
Prescriber
MD/DO + NP/PA
Labs
Included
Insurance
Accepted
Availability
50 states + DC
Cancellation
Self-serve online
Founded
2017 · New York, NY

Pricing

Ro Body membership costs $39 for the first month, then $149/mo on a monthly plan, or $99, $89 or $74/mo prepaid for 3, 6 or 12 months. Medication isn't included. Cash prices listed on 2026-10-17: Wegovy pill $149-$299, Wegovy pen $199 (first two months, limited-time) then $349-$399, Zepbound KwikPen $299-$449 and Foundayo $149-$299. Insurance is also an option for Wegovy, Zepbound and Ozempic pens. The membership includes lab testing 'if necessary' (a Quest metabolic panel).

Prices as listed on October 17, 2026. They change often; confirm at checkout.

What we like

  • Lists only FDA-approved branded GLP-1s (Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Foundayo), with no compounded versions
  • Cash price for every medication dose is published on its pricing page
  • Insurance concierge checks coverage and handles prior authorization for GLP-1 pens
  • Metabolic lab test at Quest included in the membership fee

Watch out for

  • Membership ($149/mo monthly) is billed on top of medication
  • Membership fees are non-refundable once paid, including prepaid multi-month plans
  • Can't coordinate GLP-1 coverage for government insurance plans
  • 747 BBB complaints in the last 3 years
Treatments offered
Semaglutide oral (Wegovy pill)Semaglutide injection (Wegovy pen)Semaglutide injection (Ozempic)Tirzepatide injection (Zepbound KwikPen/pen)Orforglipron (Foundayo pill)
Cancelling

Per the Terms of Use, revised 2026-04-02: cancel in your account under Ro Body Program > Program Details > 'Cancel Subscription', or by email. You must cancel at least 48 hours before the next renewal date. Access continues through the paid cycle. Once paid, membership fees are non-refundable. The $39 first month is refunded if you're found ineligible for GLP-1s.

Where it is available

All 50 states + DC (based on a Ro-affiliated job listing and ConsumerAffairs, not a ro.co service-area page; drug options may vary by state)

On the public record
  • 2025-04 Telephone Consumer Protection Act suit (Wilson v. Roman Health Ventures, S.D.N.Y.) filed; dismissed Oct 2025 after a reported settlement in principle. Source ↗
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Hims & Hers

Cash-pay patients who want quick, message-based access to branded GLP-1s with published starting prices and who don't plan to use insurance.

Hims & Hers weight loss page
Hims & Hers weight loss page
Starting price
$39 first month membership
Consult model
Asynchronous (questionnaire + messaging)
Prescriber
MD/DO + NP/PA
Labs
Billed separately
Insurance
Cash pay
Availability
Unconfirmed
Cancellation
Self-serve online
Founded
2017 · San Francisco, CA

Pricing

The Weight Loss Membership is $39 for the first month, then auto-renews at $149/mo, and medication is billed separately. Listed starting prices: Wegovy pill from $149/mo, Wegovy pen from $199/mo, Zepbound KwikPen from $299/mo and Foundayo from $149/mo. The oral non-GLP-1 kits start at $69/mo, but only on a 10-month plan paid upfront. Medication fees are FSA/HSA-eligible; the membership fee is not.

Prices as listed on October 17, 2026. They change often; confirm at checkout.

What we like

  • Offers FDA-approved branded GLP-1s (Wegovy pill/pen, Ozempic, Zepbound, Foundayo) with starting prices shown on the site
  • Low $39 first month of membership
  • Medication fees are FSA/HSA-eligible
  • Non-GLP-1 oral medication kits available as a lower-cost option

Watch out for

  • Membership ($149/mo after month one) is billed on top of medication
  • Doesn't use insurance for its weight-loss program
  • Active FTC lawsuit (July 2026) over health-data sharing and billing/cancellation practices, plus a Sept 2025 FDA warning letter over compounded semaglutide claims
  • Trustpilot score of 2.9 from about 9,600 reviews
Treatments offered
Semaglutide oral (Wegovy pill)Semaglutide injection (Wegovy pen)Semaglutide injection (Ozempic)Tirzepatide injection (Zepbound KwikPen and vial)Orforglipron (Foundayo pill)Compounded semaglutide (limited, provider-determined clinical necessity only since March 2026)Liraglutide injection (support pages for compounded and pen forms)Oral weight-loss kit: metformin, bupropion, naltrexone, topiramate (combinations)
Cancelling

Per Hims support search snippets, you cancel in the app (Profile > Subscriptions > Manage subscription > turn off auto-renew) at least two days before the next billing date, and cancellation takes effect at the end of the billing period. Ending the membership also ends the medication plan. The FTC's July 2026 complaint alleges subscriptions were difficult to cancel and that customers were charged once they submitted intake forms; Hims calls the claims baseless.

Where it is available

Hims says GLP-1s are 'not yet available in all 50 states' but publishes no state list; the platform overall operates in all 50 states (not Puerto Rico)

On the public record
  • 2025-09 FDA warning letters (hims.com and forhers.com) said compounded semaglutide claims such as 'Same active ingredient as Ozempic and Wegovy' were misleading, so the products were misbranded. Source ↗
  • 2026-02 Novo Nordisk sued Hims over compounded semaglutide products; the suit was dismissed without prejudice in March 2026 alongside a new Novo-Hims collaboration. Source ↗
  • 2026-07 FTC, with Utah and Los Angeles County, sued Hims & Hers (N.D. Cal.), alleging it shared health data with ad platforms and used deceptive billing and cancellation practices; the company calls the claims baseless. Source ↗
  • 2026-08 Securities class action (Velanki v. Hims & Hers Health, N.D. Cal. 3:26-cv-09313) filed after the FTC suit; allegations unproven. Source ↗
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Hims & Hers vs Ro: common questions

Is Hims & Hers or Ro better?

Ro ranks higher on our rubric (9.3 vs 6.6* out of 10; * means provisional, and fully verified scores rank first). That reflects price transparency, labs, availability, cancellation terms and treatment range, not clinical outcomes. Ro: Adults who want brand-name, FDA-approved GLP-1s with transparent cash pricing or help using commercial insurance, and who are comfortable with an online, message-based model. Hims & Hers: Cash-pay patients who want quick, message-based access to branded GLP-1s with published starting prices and who don't plan to use insurance.

Which is cheaper, Hims & Hers or Ro?

Hims & Hers starts at $39 first month membership + medication from $149/mo (Wegovy pill or Foundayo). Ro starts at $39 first month membership + medication (Wegovy pill cash price from $149/mo). Compare what each price includes, especially labs and medication.

Do Hims & Hers and Ro include lab work?

Hims & Hers: billed separately. Ro: included.

Which is easier to cancel?

Hims & Hers: Per Hims support search snippets, you cancel in the app (Profile > Subscriptions > Manage subscription > turn off auto-renew) at least two days before the next billing date, and cancellation takes effect at the end of the billing period. Ending the membership also ends the medication plan. The FTC's July 2026 complaint alleges subscriptions were difficult to cancel and that customers were charged once they submitted intake forms; Hims calls the claims baseless. Ro: Per the Terms of Use, revised 2026-04-02: cancel in your account under Ro Body Program > Program Details > 'Cancel Subscription', or by email. You must cancel at least 48 hours before the next renewal date. Access continues through the paid cycle. Once paid, membership fees are non-refundable. The $39 first month is refunded if you're found ineligible for GLP-1s.

Can Hims & Hers or Ro prescribe treatment?

Hims & Hers: yes (Semaglutide oral (Wegovy pill), Semaglutide injection (Wegovy pen), Semaglutide injection (Ozempic), Tirzepatide injection (Zepbound KwikPen and vial)). Ro: yes (Semaglutide oral (Wegovy pill), Semaglutide injection (Wegovy pen), Semaglutide injection (Ozempic), Tirzepatide injection (Zepbound KwikPen/pen)).

Sources

Regulatory and primary sources

  1. Hims & Hers: Hims weight loss (via search snippets) ↗
  2. Hims & Hers: Hims weight loss FAQ (via search snippets) ↗
  3. Hims & Hers: Hims Wegovy pill (via search snippet) ↗
  4. Hims & Hers: Hims Zepbound KwikPen (via search snippet) ↗
  5. Hims & Hers: Hers Foundayo pill (via search snippet) ↗
  6. Hims & Hers: Hims support - How do I cancel my weight loss membership (via search snippet) ↗
  7. Hims & Hers: Hims support - Where is Hims & Hers available (via search snippet) ↗
  8. Hims & Hers: Hims support - How does this work (via search snippet) ↗
  9. Hims & Hers: Hims blog - Hims vs Ro weight loss ↗
  10. Hims & Hers: Hims support - Compounded Liraglutide Injectable ↗
  11. Hims & Hers: Hims & Hers Form 10-K FY2023 ↗
  12. Hims & Hers: Hims & Hers Announces Strategic Shift for US Weight Loss Business (2026-03-09) ↗
  13. Hims & Hers: FDA Warning Letter to Hims & Hers Health dba Hims (2025-09-09) ↗
  14. Hims & Hers: FTC and States Act Against Hims & Hers (2026-07) ↗
  15. Hims & Hers: CNBC - FTC sues Hims & Hers ↗
  16. Hims & Hers: Kessler Topaz - Hims & Hers securities class action ↗
  17. Hims & Hers: Hims & Hers Health - Wikipedia ↗
  18. Hims & Hers: Trustpilot - HIMS ↗
  19. Hims & Hers: BBB profile - Hims & Hers Inc. ↗
  20. Ro: Ro weight loss (Ro Body) ↗
  21. Ro: Ro weight loss pricing ↗
  22. Ro: Ro Body Program guide - metabolic lab test (via search snippet) ↗
  23. Ro: Ro weight loss landing page (via search snippet: can't coordinate coverage for government plans; $45/$145 pricing variant) ↗
  24. Ro: Ro Terms of Use (rev. 2026-04-02) ↗
  25. Ro: Ro Virtual Physician job listing (Roman Pennsylvania Medical, P.C.) ↗
  26. Ro: ConsumerAffairs - Ro reviews ↗
  27. Ro: Ro (company) - Wikipedia ↗
  28. Ro: Trustpilot - Ro ↗
  29. Ro: BBB profile - Roman Health Ventures (Ro) ↗
  30. Ro: Wilson v. Roman Health Ventures Inc. (S.D.N.Y. 1:25-cv-03479) ↗