Noom Med vs Ro: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?
Short answer: Noom Med scores higher on our rubric, 7.4/10 against 7.2/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.
Noom Med beats Ro overall, scoring 7.4/10 vs 7.2/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Noom Med is $79 first month, then $199/mo; Ro is $149/mo membership + medication. Choose Noom Med for users who want a low-dose glp-1 with biomarker monitoring and can absorb the step from a $79 starter to $199/mo ongoing. Choose Ro for users who want fda-approved brand-name glp-1 access including the new foundayo (orforglipron) oral pill, with direct insurance billing.
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
#23 of 54Noom restructured Noom Med in 2026 into a GLP-1 ladder plus a non-GLP-1 pill: Microdose GLP-1Rx at $79 then $199/mo, GLP-1Rx at $129 then $249/mo, GLP-1Rx Plus at $149 then $299/mo, and a metformin pill at $69 then $99/mo that is not a GLP-1. Verified 2026-07-27. Historic note: the Full GLP-1Rx program ($149 intro → $349/mo on 12-week subscription). Coaching app included at every tier.
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#38 of 54One 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Why each one | The only GLP-1 platform built on a decade of behavioral psychology research, combining medication with Noom's proven coaching methodology for lasting habit change. | The most trusted name in telehealth with the fastest prescription turnaround, same-day approval is standard, not the exception. |
| Our Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Headline Price | $79 first month, then $199/mo | $149/mo membership + medication |
| Medication Type | Both | Brand |
| Insurance Accepted | Yes | Yes |
| Best For | Users who want a low-dose GLP-1 with biomarker monitoring and can absorb the step from a $79 starter to $199/mo ongoing | Users who want FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 access including the new Foundayo (orforglipron) oral pill, with direct insurance billing |
| Watch out for | Tiered pricing is genuinely confusing, and the cheapest advertised tier ($69 then $99/mo) is metformin rather than a GLP-1, which is easy to mistake for the GLP-1 entry price [Verified 2026-07-27] | Membership and medication are billed separately, readers need to add them together for the all-in monthly cost |
| Ranking | #23 | #38 |
| 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
- +Microdose GLP-1Rx is $79 for the first 4 weeks then $199/mo billed quarterly, low-dose GLP-1 plus biomarker monitoring for side-effect-sensitive users [Verified 2026-07-27]
- +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 is genuinely confusing, and the cheapest advertised tier ($69 then $99/mo) is metformin rather than a GLP-1, which is easy to mistake for the GLP-1 entry price [Verified 2026-07-27]
- −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-$349 depending on dose and refill timing 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. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Noom Med is $79 first month, then $199/mo; Ro is $149/mo membership + medication. Noom Med offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility.
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Our pick of these two: Noom Med · 7.4/10