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LifeMD vs Ro: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of LifeMD 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 68/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. LifeMD comes out ahead on value.

68
LifeMD
Good

Publicly traded telehealth betting big on weight loss, with aggressive GLP-1 pricing and fast-growing subscriber base.

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77
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

DimensionLifeMDRo
Overall Score68/10077/100
Trust & Safety30%65/10085/100
Value25%75/10065/100
Experience20%70/10080/100
Product Range15%65/10075/100
Reputation10%60/10080/100

At a Glance

Founded20202017
HeadquartersNew York, NYNew York, NY
Publicly tradedYes (LFMD)No
Treatment categories65
Treatments listed59
Starting price$14/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.

CategoryLifeMDRo
Weight Loss / GLP-1$149–$349
Branded Wegovy (oral/injectable)
$149–$299
Branded Wegovy Pill (oral semaglutide)
Men's Health
Sexual Health$14–$38
Sildenafil (via Rex MD)
$32–$80
Sildenafil
Hair Loss$14–$27
Finasteride (via Rex MD)
$13–$16
Topical Minoxidil
Dermatology

LifeMD

+Novo Nordisk partnership for branded Wegovy pill and subscription program
+Eli Lilly partnership for branded Zepbound access
+Publicly traded with quarterly earnings transparency — 25% revenue growth in 2025
Compounded GLP-1s discontinued — pivoted to branded medications
Aggressive marketing draws scrutiny from health professionals
Narrower treatment range than Hims or Ro
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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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LifeMD vs Ro — FAQ

Is LifeMD better than Ro?

Ro scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77/100 vs 68/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. LifeMD comes out ahead on value.

Is LifeMD or Ro cheaper?

Ro has the lower starting price (from $13/mo vs $14/mo for LifeMD). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do LifeMD and Ro both offer?

Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1, Men's Health, Sexual Health, Hair Loss, Dermatology. LifeMD covers 6 treatment categories total and Ro covers 5.

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