Head-to-head comparison
Hims & Hers vs Ro
Two GLP-1 providers, one scorecard. Both are graded on the same six Desk Score dimensions — here is how they stack up, and which one fits you.
Desk Score
Mass-market app-first program with nationwide polish — tirzepatide pricing disclosure lags the ranking.
$199/mo sema
Marked down on: Tirzepatide pricing inconsistently disclosed
FDAWarning letter issued to Hims & Hers Health, Inc. dba Hims in September 2025. See the FDA warning-letter database.
Desk Score
A heavyweight platform with brand-name access, held back by compounded pricing it does not publish clearly.
Marked down on: Compounded pricing not disclosed up front
Hims & Hers takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 79/100 (C+) against 78/100 (C+) for Ro. Ro still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Desk Score, dimension by dimension
Same six measured dimensions for both. The red flag marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
Hims & Hers
79/100
C+
Ro
78/100
C+
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | Hims & Hers | Ro |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $199/mo$199/mo | Not listed on Ro's site |
| Tirzepatide | Not listed on Hims & Hers's site | Not listed on Ro's site |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Multi-state |
| Brand-name | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral option | Injectable only | Yes |
| Best for | People who want a familiar consumer-brand app experience and don't need tirzepatide. | Patients who want brand-name capability and insurance navigation support. |
| Desk Score | 79/100C+ | 78/100C+ |
The verdict
Desk pick — Hims & HersHims & Hers takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 79/100 (C+) against 78/100 (C+) for Ro. Ro still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose Hims & Hers if…
People who want a familiar consumer-brand app experience and don't need tirzepatide.
$199/mo sema · All 50 states
FDAWarning letter issued to Hims & Hers Health, Inc. dba Hims in September 2025. See the FDA warning-letter database.
Choose Ro if…
Patients who want brand-name capability and insurance navigation support.
Multi-state
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CoreAge Rx leads the whole ranking at 94/100
Whichever of these two you lean toward, our #1-rated provider outscores them both. One price at every dose, both molecules, all 50 states. The $99 and $149 figures are 12-month plans paid up front, not a monthly bill.
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Pricing and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last scoring; the Desk Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's own site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.