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Nurx vs Ro: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Nurx 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 70.5/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Nurx comes out ahead on value. Nurx has the lower entry price (from $0/mo vs $13/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

71
Nurx
Good

Women's health telehealth for birth control, STI testing, and dermatology — with both insurance and cash-pay options.

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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

DimensionNurxRo
Overall Score70.5/10077/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%70/10085/100 ✓
Value25%72/100 ✓65/100
Experience20%70/10080/100 ✓
Product Range15%70/10075/100 ✓
Reputation10%70/10080/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20152017
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CANew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories45
Treatments listed49
Starting price$0/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.

CategoryNurxRo
Dermatology$15–$30
Acne Treatment
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Sexual Health$150–$220
STI Test Kit
$32–$80
Sildenafil

Nurx

+Accepts insurance in addition to cash-pay — birth control can be $0 copay
+Strong reputation in birth control and women's health
+STI testing kits shipped discreetly
−Consult fees billed separately per category ($28/yr birth control, $40 acne, $59 mental health) — advertised prices aren't all-in
−New parent Remedy Meds carries a BBB 'F' rating and a 2025 FDA warning letter — ownership risk worth watching
−No men's health treatments
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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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Nurx vs Ro — FAQ

Is Nurx better than Ro?

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Ro scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77/100 vs 70.5/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Nurx comes out ahead on value. Nurx has the lower entry price (from $0/mo vs $13/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Nurx or Ro cheaper?

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Nurx has the lower starting price (from $0/mo vs $13/mo for Ro). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Nurx and Ro both offer?

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Both platforms treat Dermatology, Sexual Health. Nurx covers 4 treatment categories total and Ro covers 5.

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