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Nurx vs Ro: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Nurx 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 70.5/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Nurx comes out ahead on value.

Nurx logo
71
Nurx
Good

Women's health telehealth for birth control, STI testing, and dermatology — with both insurance and cash-pay options.

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Ro logo
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

DimensionNurxRo
Overall Score70.5/10077/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%70/10085/100 ✓
Value25%72/100 ✓65/100
Experience20%70/10080/100 ✓
Product Range15%70/10075/100 ✓
Reputation10%70/10080/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20152017
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CANew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories45
Treatments listed59
Starting price$15/mo$13/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.

CategoryNurxRo
Dermatology$15–$30
Acne Treatment
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Sexual Health—$32–$80
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Nurx

+Accepts insurance in addition to cash-pay — birth control can be $0 copay
+Strong reputation in birth control and women's health
+STI testing kits shipped discreetly
−Owned by Remedy Meds since the Thirty Madison acquisition completed in late 2025, which puts Remedy Meds, Nurx and Keeps under one owner
−A $3 monthly support fee is charged in any month an order is processed, and is not shown in the advertised prices
−Consult fees billed separately per category ($28/yr birth control, $40 acne, $59 mental health) — advertised prices aren't all-in
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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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Nurx vs Ro — FAQ

Is Nurx better than Ro?

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Ro scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77/100 vs 70.5/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Nurx comes out ahead on value.

Is Nurx or Ro cheaper?

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Ro has the lower starting price (from $13/mo vs $15/mo for Nurx). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Nurx and Ro both offer?

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Both platforms treat Dermatology, Sexual Health. Nurx covers 4 treatment categories total and Ro covers 5.

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