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Ro vs TeleDirectMD: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Ro and TeleDirectMD 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 66.5/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. TeleDirectMD comes out ahead on value.

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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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TeleDirectMD is a solo-physician virtual practice offering $79 flat-fee video visits for urgent care, sexual health, skin, women's health and chronic-medication refills in 44 states plus DC.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionRoTeleDirectMD
Overall Score77/100 ✓66.5/100
Trust & Safety30%85/100 ✓70/100
Value25%65/10076/100 ✓
Experience20%80/100 ✓66/100
Product Range15%75/100 ✓54/100
Reputation10%80/100 ✓52/100

At a Glance

Founded2017—
HeadquartersNew York, NY—
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories55
Treatments listed95
Starting price$13/mo$79/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.

CategoryRoTeleDirectMD
Sexual Health$32–$80
Sildenafil
$79
ED Visit
Hair Loss$13–$16
Topical Minoxidil
$79
Hair Loss Visit
Dermatology——

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
−$149/mo membership fee on top of medication costs ($39 first month)
−Narrower treatment range than Hims & Hers
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TeleDirectMD

+One all-in $79 cash price per visit, published up front and HSA/FSA eligible
+Every visit is a live video consult with a named, board-certified physician, never a mid-level provider or a questionnaire-only review
+Fast access: visits typically start within 1–2 hours of booking, 7 days a week, and prescriptions go to the patient's own pharmacy
−A single physician handles all visits, which limits capacity and continuity of care
−No GLP-1, weight-loss or controlled-substance prescribing
−Not available in AR, MA, NM, NY, OR or RI
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Ro vs TeleDirectMD — FAQ

Is Ro better than TeleDirectMD?

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Ro scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77/100 vs 66.5/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. TeleDirectMD comes out ahead on value.

Is Ro or TeleDirectMD cheaper?

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Ro has the lower starting price (from $13/mo vs $79/mo for TeleDirectMD). 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 TeleDirectMD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Sexual Health, Hair Loss, Dermatology. Ro covers 5 treatment categories total and TeleDirectMD covers 5.

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