Noom Med vs Ro: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?
By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher
Noom Med beats Ro overall, scoring 7.4/10 vs 7.2/10. Noom Med is more affordable at $99/mo vs $149/mo. Choose Noom Med for users who want a tiered entry into glp-1 care, from $99/mo m. Choose Ro for users who want fda-approved brand-name glp-1 access includin.
A side-by-side look at Noom Med and Ro to help you decide. We compare them on:
- •Starting price per month
- •Our overall score, out of 10
- •Medication type, brand-name or compounded
- •Whether they accept insurance
- •Who each one is best for
Noom Med
#27 of 52Noom restructured Noom Med in 2026 into 3 tiers: $69/mo branded telehealth (med out-of-pocket), $99-149/mo Microdose GLP-1Rx (low-dose + biomarker monitoring), and the Full GLP-1Rx program ($149 intro → $349/mo on 12-week subscription). Coaching app included at every tier.
Visit Noom MedRo
#43 of 52One of the most recognized telehealth brands, now restructured: Ro Body membership ($149/mo ongoing or $74/mo annual prepay) is priced separately from medication. Added Foundayo (Eli Lilly's FDA-approved oral GLP-1 launched April 6, 2026) alongside Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, and Mounjaro.
Visit Ro| Feature | Noom Med | Ro |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Starting Price | $99/mo | $149/mo |
| Medication Type | Both | Brand |
| Insurance Accepted | Yes | Yes |
| Best For | Users who want a tiered entry into GLP-1 care, from $99/mo Microdose all-in (low-dose + biomarkers + coaching) up to a full $349/mo medication + coaching program | Users who want FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 access including the new Foundayo (orforglipron) oral pill, with direct insurance billing |
| Ranking | #27 | #43 |
| Get started | Visit Noom Med | Visit Ro |
Pros & Cons Compared
Noom Med
Pros
- +Tiered 2026 entry, $69/mo branded telehealth tier lets users start with just medication access and the coaching app
- +New Microdose GLP-1Rx program ($99-149/mo), low-dose GLP-1 + biomarker monitoring for sensitive users
- +Insurance accepted for qualifying plans, can significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs on brand-name meds
- +Industry-leading behavioral coaching app with years of psychology-based weight loss methodology
Cons
- −Tiered pricing creates confusion, $69, $99-149, or $149-349 depending on tier
- −Full GLP-1Rx program requires 12-week subscription ($149 intro rate applies only for the first few weeks)
- −Medication costs on the $69 tier are out-of-pocket, the low tier price is just the platform
- −App coaching still requires real engagement, skip-prone users waste the behavioral value
Ro
Pros
- +Carries Foundayo (orforglipron), Eli Lilly's FDA-approved oral GLP-1 launched April 6, 2026, at $149-299/mo via LillyDirect matching
- +Direct insurance billing with major carriers, with coverage, Wegovy or Zepbound can cost $0-25/mo copay
- +Ro Body membership: $39 first month, $149/mo ongoing, or $74/mo on annual prepay ($100/mo savings)
- +Claims matched pricing with LillyDirect, NovoCare, and TrumpRx, some of the lowest cash brand prices available
Cons
- −Membership and medication are billed separately, readers need to add them together for the all-in monthly cost
- −Brand-name only, no compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide (compounded 'limited' footnote from prior years is not reliably offered now)
- −Without insurance, brand-name meds stack on top of the $149 membership ($199+ intro, $349+ ongoing for Wegovy injection)
Our Verdict
Noom Med edges out Ro with a score of 7.4/10 vs 7.2/10. If budget is your priority, Noom Med starts at $99/mo compared to Ro's $149/mo. Noom Med offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility. Choose Noom Med if you want: users who want a tiered entry into glp-1 care, from $99/mo microdose all-in (low-dose + biomarkers + coaching) up to a full $349/mo medication + coaching program. Choose Ro if you want: users who want fda-approved brand-name glp-1 access including the new foundayo (orforglipron) oral pill, with direct insurance billing.
Still undecided? Editor's Featured Pick
Yucca Health
$146/mo · 7.7/10 · Compounded
If neither Noom Med nor Ro feels like the right fit, our featured pick across all 52 GLP-1 telehealth providers is Yucca Health. It is not the highest-scored provider in our full rankings. We feature it for its low-friction value: a flat $146/mo that stays the same at every dose.
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