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Ro vs SkinnyRx: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Ro and SkinnyRx 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 57.9/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. SkinnyRx comes out ahead on value.

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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58

Cash-pay compounded GLP-1 provider offering five dosing formats, currently facing an FDA warning letter against its parent company.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionRoSkinnyRx
Overall Score77/100 ✓57.9/100
Trust & Safety30%85/100 ✓45/100
Value25%65/10068/100 ✓
Experience20%80/100 ✓78/100
Product Range15%75/100 ✓55/100
Reputation10%80/100 ✓35/100

At a Glance

Founded2017—
HeadquartersNew York, NY—
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories51
Treatments listed94
Starting price$13/mo$199/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.

CategoryRoSkinnyRx
Weight Loss / GLP-1$149–$299
Branded Wegovy Pill (oral semaglutide)
$199
Semaglutide Injection

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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SkinnyRx

+Five dosing formats (injection, sublingual, tablet) for semaglutide/tirzepatide give patients flexibility
+Large Trustpilot volume (5,390 reviews) at a 4.8 average suggests broad satisfaction
+Reps cited by name in reviews for responsive onboarding guidance
−FDA warning letter reportedly issued to parent company Lean Rx, Inc. (February 2026) — unverified independently this cycle, needs manual confirmation
−Some patients report oral/sublingual formats were ineffective with no visible results
−A reviewer described being required to pay upfront for medication that had no effect
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Ro vs SkinnyRx — FAQ

Is Ro better than SkinnyRx?

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Ro scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77/100 vs 57.9/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. SkinnyRx comes out ahead on value.

Is Ro or SkinnyRx cheaper?

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Ro has the lower starting price (from $13/mo vs $199/mo for SkinnyRx). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Ro and SkinnyRx both offer?

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

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