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AlphaMD vs Ro: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of AlphaMD and Ro based on our independent scoring across trust, value, experience, product range, and reputation — plus real pricing for the treatments they both offer.

Our Verdict

Ro scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77/100 vs 64.6/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. AlphaMD comes out ahead on value.

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AlphaMD is a small Washington-based TRT platform with published, commitment-tiered pricing from $98/mo, plus HCG, enclomiphene, female TRT, sermorelin, and NAD+.

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Vertically integrated private telehealth with in-house pharmacy, diagnostics, and an Eli Lilly partnership for branded GLP-1s.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionAlphaMDRo
Overall Score64.6/10077/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%66/10085/100 ✓
Value25%72/100 ✓65/100
Experience20%60/10080/100 ✓
Product Range15%60/10075/100 ✓
Reputation10%58/10080/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded—2017
HeadquartersLynnwood, WANew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories45
Treatments listed69
Starting price$50/mo$13/mo

Pricing Where They Compete

Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.

CategoryAlphaMDRo
Men's Health——

AlphaMD

+Published TRT pricing with medication and supplies included: $98/mo annual, $109/mo semi-annual, $129/mo on a 3-month commitment
+20% discount for active military, veterans, and first responders
+Names its compounding pharmacy (AnazaoHealth, Tampa) and starts patients with a free at-home hormone test kit
−Every TRT plan carries a minimum commitment of at least 3 months
−Small review base (52 Trustpilot reviews), with complaints about unreturned calls and onboarding taking over a month
−Narrow catalog centered on testosterone; no weight-loss, hair-loss, or standalone ED program is published
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Ro

+Direct Eli Lilly partnership for branded Zepbound
+Novo Nordisk partnership for branded Wegovy pill at lowest cash-pay price
+In-house pharmacy and diagnostics lab
−Higher prices than competitors using compounded medications
−$149/mo membership fee on top of medication costs ($39 first month)
−Narrower treatment range than Hims & Hers
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AlphaMD vs Ro — FAQ

Is AlphaMD better than Ro?

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Ro scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77/100 vs 64.6/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. AlphaMD comes out ahead on value.

Is AlphaMD or Ro cheaper?

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Ro has the lower starting price (from $13/mo vs $50/mo for AlphaMD). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do AlphaMD and Ro both offer?

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Both platforms treat Men's Health. AlphaMD covers 4 treatment categories total and Ro covers 5.

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