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Fridays vs Ro: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Fridays 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 55.3/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Fridays comes out ahead on value.

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Bootstrapped GLP-1 weight-management clinic offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with bundled dietitian, fitness, and mental health coaching.

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Ro
Very Good

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

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Score Breakdown

DimensionFridaysRo
Overall Score55.3/10077/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%55/10085/100 ✓
Value25%75/100 ✓65/100
Experience20%50/10080/100 ✓
Product Range15%30/10075/100 ✓
Reputation10%55/10080/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20232017
HeadquartersIrvine, CANew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories15
Treatments listed59
Starting price$98/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.

CategoryFridaysRo
Weight Loss / GLP-1$98
Branded Wegovy (Pill or Pen)
$149–$299
Branded Wegovy Pill (oral semaglutide)

Fridays

+Comprehensive all-inclusive pricing: labs, unlimited visits, dietitian, mental health support, and fitness app bundled
+Competitive compounded GLP-1 pricing starting at $150/mo on annual plan
+Unique insurance concierge handles prior authorizations for brand-name GLP-1s
−BBB 'F' rating — failed to respond to 9 out of 11 complaints
−Reports of ineffective compounded semaglutide; one customer received medication from pharmacy with health violations
−Billing problems: duplicate charges (one customer charged 6 times), difficulty canceling
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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
−$145/mo membership fee on top of medication costs
−Narrower treatment range than Hims & Hers
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Fridays vs Ro — FAQ

Is Fridays better than Ro?

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Ro scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77/100 vs 55.3/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Fridays comes out ahead on value.

Is Fridays or Ro cheaper?

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Ro has the lower starting price (from $13/mo vs $98/mo for Fridays). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Fridays and Ro both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. Fridays covers 1 treatment category total and Ro covers 5.

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