Oak Longevity vs Ro: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher

Reviewed & updated August 14, 2026 · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice

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Short answer: Oak Longevity scores higher on our rubric, 7.5/10 against 7.2/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

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Oak Longevity beats Ro overall, scoring 7.5/10 vs 7.2/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Oak Longevity is from $119/mo; Ro is $149/mo membership + medication. Choose Oak Longevity for budget-conscious users who want one of the cheapest compounded glp-1 entries plus a no-subscription billing model and a longevity-stack add-on (nad+, sermorelin). 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 Oak Longevity 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

Higher Rated

Oak Longevity

#21 of 54

7.5/10

Telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide at the lower end of market pricing, alongside an oral Wegovy option, brand-name FDA-approved GLP-1s, and a longevity stack (NAD+, Glutathione, Sermorelin, Tesamorelin). Distinctive non-subscription billing, patients pay each month manually rather than auto-renew.

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Ro

#38 of 54

7.2/10

One 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.

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Feature	Oak Longevity	Ro
Why each one	The no-subscription billing model, patients are not auto-charged each month and renew manually. Combined with the broadest medication mix (compounded GLP-1s + oral Wegovy + brand-name + longevity peptides), Oak occupies a unique position as a 'menu' platform vs. the typical single-product flow.	The most trusted name in telehealth with the fastest prescription turnaround, same-day approval is standard, not the exception.
Our Score	7.5/10	7.2/10
Headline Price	from $119/mo	$149/mo membership + medication
Medication Type	Both	Brand
Insurance Accepted	No	Yes
Best For	Budget-conscious users who want one of the cheapest compounded GLP-1 entries plus a no-subscription billing model and a longevity-stack add-on (NAD+, Sermorelin)	Users who want FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 access including the new Foundayo (orforglipron) oral pill, with direct insurance billing
Watch out for	Brand-name pricing ($1,200-$1,500/mo) is significantly above market, NovoCare lists Wegovy pen $199/mo for the first two 0.25 mg or 0.5 mg fills through December 31, 2026, then $349/mo at standard strengths or $399/mo for Wegovy HD; oral pill from $149/mo, dose-dependent and LillyDirect has Zepbound from $299. Use Oak for its compounded tiers and buy brand-name direct	Membership and medication are billed separately, readers need to add them together for the all-in monthly cost
Ranking	#21	#38
Get started	Visit Oak Longevity	Visit Ro

Pros & Cons Compared

Oak Longevity

Pros

+$119/mo for compounded semaglutide is among the lowest published entries in our provider table
+No-subscription model, patients are not auto-charged each month, choose to renew manually. Reduces unwanted recurring charges
+Compounded tirzepatide at $185/mo is competitively priced for a GLP-1+GIP dual agonist
+Broadest medication mix on the platform: compounded sema + tirz, oral Wegovy, brand Wegovy/Ozempic/Zepbound/Mounjaro, plus longevity peptides (NAD+, Glutathione, Sermorelin, Tesamorelin)
+Money-back guarantee if not approved by physician, useful safety net for borderline-eligibility patients
+Free shipping and free health coaching included in every program

Cons

−Brand-name pricing ($1,200-$1,500/mo) is significantly above market, NovoCare lists Wegovy pen $199/mo for the first two 0.25 mg or 0.5 mg fills through December 31, 2026, then $349/mo at standard strengths or $399/mo for Wegovy HD; oral pill from $149/mo, dose-dependent and LillyDirect has Zepbound from $299. Use Oak for its compounded tiers and buy brand-name direct
−No published lab panels and no specialty (obesity medicine) physicians disclosed, clinical oversight is lighter than lab-driven platforms
−The 'up to 50% cheaper than competitors' marketing claim is unverified and inconsistent, judge Oak on its posted prices, which are genuinely low, not on the slogan
−The longevity add-ons (NAD+, Sermorelin, Tesamorelin) have limited clinical evidence for weight loss specifically, if weight loss is the goal, the GLP-1 alone does the work and the stack is optional
−Newer brand without disclosed company history, founding date, or executive team on landing pages
−Three-month plans are billed upfront, start on the 1-month plan if you're testing the platform, then bundle once it fits

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

Oak Longevity edges out Ro with a score of 7.5/10 vs 7.2/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Oak Longevity is from $119/mo; Ro is $149/mo membership + medication. Ro accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Oak Longevity offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility.