Hims & Hers vs Ro
$238/mo against $448/mo for tirzepatide. Which is worth it, and for whom.
Updated 2026-09-18
Both sell tirzepatide. Hims & Hers costs $238 a month and Ro costs $448, a difference of $210 a month or about $2,520 a year. The desk reads it as follows.
Hims & Hers is widest range of formats. Ro is branded medication with insurance help. They are not aimed at the same person, and the cheaper one is not automatically the right answer — though on this board it usually is.
Advert against bill. Hims & Hers advertises $199 and bills $238; Ro advertises $149 and bills $448. The gaps are different sizes, which means comparing the two on their advertised prices gives you the wrong answer.
Side by side
| Hims & Hers | Ro | |
|---|---|---|
| Advertised | $199 | $149 |
| Billed | $238 | $448 |
| Gap | +$39 | +$299 |
| Per year, billed | $2,856 | $5,376 |
Prices verified 2026-09-18. "True monthly cost" is what you are billed in month two, once any introductory rate has lapsed and any membership has renewed.
The split
2 differences on the record. The others match.
| Hims & Hers | Ro | |
|---|---|---|
| Offers an oral or sublingual option | Yes | No |
| Will pursue insurance coverage | No | Yes |
What each puts on the record: Hims & Hers
- Branded Zepbound offered at $1,899/month.
- Company has announced oral semaglutide pricing starting around $49/month, with the 1.5 mg dose around $149/month.
Where it wins: One account covers oral, compounded injectable and branded options. Watch for: The advertised entry prices and the membership are separate charges. Add $39/month to whatever medication figure you were quoted.
What each puts on the record: Ro
- Effective all-in cost commonly lands between $298 and $598/month depending on the medication and any insurance coverage.
- Cancellation requires notice before the renewal date.
Where it wins: FDA-approved medication only, which removes the compounding-regulation question entirely. Watch for: The membership and the medication are two separate bills. A $39 first month does not mean a $39 prescription.
In each one’s favour
Hims & Hers.
- One account covers oral, compounded injectable and branded options.
- Large enough to keep supply steady when smaller sellers run dry.
Ro.
- FDA-approved medication only, which removes the compounding-regulation question entirely.
- Genuine help pursuing insurance coverage.
Hims & Hers scores higher overall at 3.5 out of 5. The weights are published on how we rate, and so is the note about which of these is our paid featured partner.
The desk’s call
The board says Hims & Hers. What the board cannot say is whether the advertised figures you were shown elsewhere match these — check the gap row, because a listing that advertises low and bills high will beat an honest one in any comparison built on advertised prices.
The verdict
On the board, Hims & Hers at $238 a month is the more defensible choice on arithmetic alone. Ro earns its premium only if you will actually use what it does differently. Read the full reviews before deciding: Hims & Hers and Ro.
How they sit against everyone else
| Programme | Advertised | Billed | Gap | Vs board floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coreage Rx | $149 | $199 | +$50 | +$74/mo |
| Trimi | $125 | $125 | none | — |
| Ozari Health | $125 | $125 | none | — |
| Fifty 410 | $133 | $133 | none | +$8/mo |
More from the desk
- Hims & Hers tirzepatide review
Advertised at $199, billed at $238. Position 8 of 18 on our board.
- Ro tirzepatide review
Advertised at $149, billed at $448. Position 17 of 18 on our board.
- How to spot a bad seller
The FDA sent more than 55 warning letters to online GLP-1 sellers in one day. Here is how to tell a licensed programme from the rest.
- The twelve-month cost
Month one is the cheapest month you will have. Here is the full-year arithmetic, including the costs nobody puts in the advert.
- Cheapest right now
Every programme sorted on what it bills, not what it advertises. Floor: $199/mo tirzepatide, $149/mo semaglutide.
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