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Noom vs Ro: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Noom 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 59.8/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

60
Noom
Fair

Psychology-driven digital weight management platform combining behavioral coaching with GLP-1 medication prescribing, valued at $3.7B.

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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

DimensionNoomRo
Overall Score59.8/10077/100
Trust & Safety30%65/10085/100
Value25%60/10065/100
Experience20%70/10080/100
Product Range15%35/10075/100
Reputation10%60/10080/100

At a Glance

Founded20082017
HeadquartersPrinceton, NJNew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories25
Treatments listed89
Starting price$17/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.

CategoryNoomRo
Weight Loss / GLP-1$17–$43
Noom Weight (Behavioral Only)
$149–$299
Branded Wegovy Pill (oral semaglutide)

Noom

+Best-in-class behavioral change platform with published clinical backing and 4.7-star App Store rating
+Multiple GLP-1 price tiers including unique microdose program at $199/mo
+Strong brand recognition: $3.7B valuation, 18 years of operation, backed by Sequoia/Silver Lake
$56M class action settlement over autorenewal/cancellation practices; BBB 'D' rating with 1,200+ complaints
Coaching quality criticized as automated/templated rather than personalized
No compounded tirzepatide option — limiting for patients wanting dual-agonist mechanism
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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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Noom vs Ro — FAQ

Is Noom better than Ro?

Ro scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77/100 vs 59.8/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

Is Noom or Ro cheaper?

Ro has the lower starting price (from $13/mo vs $17/mo for Noom). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Noom and Ro both offer?

Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. Noom covers 2 treatment categories total and Ro covers 5.

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