Ro vs. PlushCare
✓ Updated July 2026
By the TelehealthIndex Editorial Team · How we score GLP-1 weight care: cash-pay vs. insurance-first.
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65.5/100Good
PlushCare
Good · #5 in Weight Loss & GLP-1 Medications
Visit PlushCare Read full review Our read: Under our 100-point methodology, Ro scores 69.1/100 and PlushCare scores 65.5/100 — so Ro ranks higher in our assessment. Scores are editorial opinions, not a factual ranking of the companies themselves; the right fit depends on how you pay and what you need — see the breakdown below.
| Factor | Ro | PlushCare |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical credibility | Limited | Weak |
| Regulatory & safety record | Minor deductions | Minor deductions |
| Transparency & trust | Good | Mixed |
| Access & coverage | Good | Exceptional |
| Customer experience | Good | Good |
| Value & pricing | Mixed | Weak |
Factor ratings are qualitative summaries of our internal rubric — we do not publish the
point weights. Highlighted = the higher-rated provider on that factor.
TelehealthIndex scores and rankings are editorial opinions resulting from our selection, weighting, and interpretation of the factors described in our methodology.
Choose Ro if…
- clinical depth is your priority
Choose PlushCare if…
- you want to use insurance
| Ro | PlushCare | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Weight membership from $74/mo + meds at LillyDirect/NovoCare-matched prices; ED from $4/dose; hair from $16/mo | $19.99/mo membership + ~$30 insured visit or $129 cash; weight program via primary care |
| Insurance | Partial | Yes |
| Availability | 49 states | Nationwide |
| Money-back | Not advertised | Not advertised |
| Founded | 2017 | 2014 |
Note: one or both providers offer compounded medications for some services.
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved.
Data as of July 19, 2026. Scores are editorial opinions reflecting documented business practices, transparency, pricing, access, and nonclinical consumer-service factors — not clinical quality or outcomes. Found an error? Report it →