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Noom vs Ro: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Noom and Ro based on our independent scoring across trust, value, experience, product range, and reputation — plus real pricing for the treatments they both offer.

Our Verdict

Ro scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77/100 vs 59.8/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation. Noom has the lower entry price (from $49/mo vs $149/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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60
Noom
Fair

Psychology-driven digital weight management platform combining behavioral coaching with GLP-1 medication prescribing, valued at $3.7B.

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77
Ro
Very Good

Vertically integrated private telehealth with its own pharmacy network and diagnostics, plus Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk partnerships for branded GLP-1s.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionNoomRo
Overall Score59.8/10077/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%65/10085/100 ✓
Value25%60/10065/100 ✓
Experience20%70/10080/100 ✓
Product Range15%35/10075/100 ✓
Reputation10%60/10080/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20082017
HeadquartersPrinceton, NJNew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories25
Treatments listed89
Starting price$49/mo$149/mo

Pricing Where They Compete

Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.

CategoryNoomRo
Weight Loss / GLP-1$17–$43
Noom Weight (Behavioral Only)
$149–$299
Branded Wegovy Pill (oral semaglutide)

Noom

+Best-in-class behavioral change platform with published clinical backing and 4.7-star App Store rating
+Multiple GLP-1 price tiers including unique microdose program from $49/mo
+Strong brand recognition: $3.7B valuation, 18 years of operation, backed by Sequoia/Silver Lake
−$56M class action settlement over autorenewal/cancellation practices; BBB 'D' rating with 1,200+ complaints
−Coaching quality criticized as automated/templated rather than personalized
−Microdose tiers are priced per-plan rather than flat, so the advertised low price is not the price most patients pay
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Ro

+Direct Eli Lilly partnership for branded Zepbound
+Novo Nordisk partnership for the branded Wegovy pill at $149/mo, matching the lowest cash-pay price we track
+Own pharmacy network and diagnostics lab (branded GLP-1s ship via LillyDirect and NovoCare)
−Higher prices than competitors using compounded medications
−$149/mo membership fee on top of medication costs ($39 first month)
−Narrower treatment range than Hims & Hers
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Noom vs Ro — FAQ

Is Noom better than Ro?

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Ro scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77/100 vs 59.8/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation. Noom has the lower entry price (from $49/mo vs $149/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Noom or Ro cheaper?

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Noom has the lower starting price (from $49/mo vs $149/mo for Ro). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Noom and Ro both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. Noom covers 2 treatment categories total and Ro covers 5.

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