Ro vs Hims for Weight Loss: Prices, Plans and Insurance

Last updated November 11, 2026 · Reviewed by the Gala Health team

Ro vs Hims at a glance

Everything in this table comes from each company's own website. Hers, the women's brand of Hims, lists the same weight loss medications and membership terms as Hims.

	Ro	Hims (and Hers)	Gala
Membership	$39 first month, then $149/mo, or $74/mo prepaid on an annual plan; medication not included	$39 first month, then $149/mo; billed separately from medication	No membership fee; all doses included
Medications listed	Wegovy pill and pen, Zepbound, Ozempic, Foundayo	Wegovy pill and pen, Zepbound vial and KwikPen, Foundayo, Ozempic pill and pen, Mounjaro	Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, brand-name Ozempic
Medication prices shown	Wegovy pill $149 to $299, Wegovy pen $149 to $399, Zepbound KwikPen $299 to $499, Foundayo $149 to $299 per month by dose	From $149/mo (Wegovy pill, Foundayo, Ozempic pill), $199/mo (Wegovy pen, Ozempic), $299/mo (Zepbound vial or KwikPen); $1,899/mo (Mounjaro, Zepbound single-dose pen)	Compounded GLP-1 from $69/mo (home page); cancel anytime
Insurance	Insurance or cash pay, with an insurance concierge that handles prior authorization	Not required, according to its FAQ	Not required (self-pay)
FSA/HSA	Not checked	Medication fee eligible; membership fee not eligible	FSA and HSA accepted
State availability	Not checked	GLP-1s not yet available in all 50 states	Licensed providers in all 50 states; eligibility confirmed in the online assessment
Video visit	Not checked	Depends on your state	Depends on the patient, state law or medication
One drawback	The membership does not include the medication	The $149/mo membership is billed on top of medication and is not FSA/HSA eligible	Compounded GLP-1 is not FDA-approved; it is sourced from licensed compounding pharmacies

Prices checked on 2026-11-11 on ro.co, hims.com, forhers.com and galahealth.co (see Sources). "Not checked" means the page we checked did not state it.

Same medicine, three prices

For the brand-name medicines both programs list, the medication price is close to what the manufacturers charge in their own self-pay programs (NovoCare for Wegovy, LillyDirect for Zepbound and Foundayo). The larger cost difference between Ro and Hims is usually the membership.

Medicine	Ro (by dose)	Hims (starting price)	Manufacturer self-pay price
Wegovy pill	$149 to $299	From $149	$149 (1.5 mg), $199 (4 mg), $299 (9 mg and 25 mg)
Wegovy pen	$149 to $399	From $199	$199 for 0.25 mg and 0.5 mg (first two fills for new patients, through Dec 31, 2026), then $349; $399 for 7.2 mg
Zepbound KwikPen	$299 to $499	From $299	$299 (2.5 mg), $399 (5 mg), $499 (7.5 mg), $699 (10 to 15 mg); $449 offer for 7.5 to 15 mg with refills within 45 days
Foundayo	$149 to $299	From $149	$149 (0.8 mg), $199 (2.5 mg, temporarily $149), $299 (5.5 mg, temporarily $199, and 9 mg), $349 (14.5 mg and 17.2 mg)

Prices checked on 2026-11-11. Ro and Hims prices are medication only, before membership. Manufacturer prices are per month, from novocare.com, zepbound.lilly.com and foundayo.lilly.com; temporary prices end December 31, 2026. See GLP-1 cost without insurance for the full dose tables.

Which one fits you

Ro may fit if you want to try insurance first, or plan to stay a year and would prepay the membership.
Hims or Hers may fit if you plan to pay cash, live in a state where its GLP-1s are offered, and prefer a month-to-month membership.
A compounded option, such as Gala's, may fit if a provider decides it is appropriate for you. Compounded GLP-1 is not FDA-approved and is sourced from licensed compounding pharmacies.

Either way, compare the membership plus the medication at the dose you are likely to reach, not only the starting dose. Other programs are compared in online GLP-1 providers compared and Hims weight loss alternatives.

Ro, Hims, Hers, Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, Mounjaro and Foundayo are trademarks of their respective owners. Gala, which publishes this page, is not affiliated with Ro or Hims.

Getting started with Gala

Gala offers compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide and brand-name Ozempic®. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved; read our guide to compounded vs brand-name GLP-1 before you choose. A licensed provider reviews your online assessment and prescribes only if it is appropriate for you.

To see which options may fit, start your online GLP-1 assessment or browse the weight loss hub.

This article is for information only and is not medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about what is right for you.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ro cheaper than Hims for weight loss?

The monthly membership is the same on both, $39 for the first month and then $149 a month, but Ro offers $74 a month if you prepay an annual plan. Starting medication prices for the same brand-name medicines are similar on both websites.

Can I use insurance with Ro or Hims?

Ro says it offers insurance or cash pay and has an insurance concierge that handles prior authorization. The Hims weight loss FAQ says insurance is not required.

Do Ro or Hims offer compounded GLP-1s?

Ro says it focuses on FDA-approved, brand-name GLP-1 medicines, and the Hims weight loss page we checked lists only brand-name medicines. Programs such as Found, Mochi and Gala list compounded options, which are not FDA-approved.

Is Hers different from Hims for weight loss?

Hers is the women's brand of Hims. Its weight loss page lists the same medicines and the same membership terms.

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This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Talk to a licensed provider about your own health.

Ro vs Hims for Weight Loss: Membership, Medication Prices and Insurance