BlueChew vs Ro
Ro is cheaper to start ($16 vs $20 per month, lowest published plans). Ro scores higher overall (9.2 vs 8.2).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Ro
Ro scores 9.2/10 against 8.2 for BlueChew, ahead on price transparency, clinical care and reputation. BlueChew can still be the better fit: it is best for men who specifically want a dissolve-under-the-tongue tablet or a daily chewable and accept a compounded, non-FDA-approved product.
Side by side
| BlueChew | Ro | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $20/mo (monthly subscription) | $16/mo (12-month plan; ships quarterly) |
| Our score | 8.2/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Treatments | Erectile dysfunction (ED) | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE) |
| Medication in price | Included | Included |
| Drugs dispensed | Compounded | FDA-approved + compounded |
| Labs | Not stated | Not stated |
| Membership | None found | None for ED, hair loss or PE (no sign-up or cancellation fee) |
| Insurance | Not stated | Not stated |
| States | 49 states (not ND), per its own site (2026-10-31) | Not published |
| Cancellation | Cancel or put on hold at least 24 hours before renewal; no returns on prescription treatments | No sign-up or cancellation fee; start or stop any time |
| FDA warning letters | Letter on record | None found (October 31, 2026) |
| Trustpilot | 4.1/5 (3,277 reviews) | 3.9/5 (7,514 reviews) |
| Best for | Men who specifically want a dissolve-under-the-tongue tablet or a daily chewable and accept a compounded, non-FDA-approved product. | Men who want plain FDA-approved generics with the visit included and a clear per-dose price. |
| Prices checked | 2026-10-31 | 2026-10-31 |
Price by treatment
The lowest all-in plan each publishes for the treatments both offer, with the page we read it on.
| Treatment | BlueChew | Ro |
|---|---|---|
| Erectile dysfunction (ED) | $20/mo (monthly subscription) source, 2026-10-31 | $32/mo (recurring monthly plan) source, 2026-10-31 |
BlueChew: a closer look
Compounded sildenafil, tadalafil and vardenafil sublingual tablets and a daily chewable by subscription, from $20 a month. The FDA has sent BlueChew a warning letter: FDA sent Dermacare LLC (BlueChew) a warning letter on September 9, 2025 objecting to claims that its compounded sildenafil and tadalafil are the 'same active' as Viagra and Cialis.
In its favour
- Low entry price with the consult included
- Per-tablet prices published
- Names its compounding pharmacies
To weigh
- Every product is compounded, not FDA-approved
- FDA warning letter in September 2025 over 'same active as Viagra/Cialis' claims
- Tablet count for the entry plan not stated
Ro: a closer look
Generic sildenafil, tadalafil, finasteride and oral minoxidil with a free online visit; per-dose prices published. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming Ro.
In its favour
- Per-dose prices published for every ED strength
- Free online visit and follow-ups
- FDA-approved generics for ED, hair loss and PE
To weigh
- Tadalafil 10 and 20 mg cost $44 a dose
- Compounded Sparks and gummies sit next to the generics
- No state list published
Which should you choose?
Choose BlueChew
Best for men who specifically want a dissolve-under-the-tongue tablet or a daily chewable and accept a compounded, non-FDA-approved product. Its lowest all-in plan is $20/mo (monthly subscription).
Check BlueChew's priceChoose Ro
Best for men who want plain FDA-approved generics with the visit included and a clear per-dose price. Its lowest all-in plan is $16/mo (12-month plan; ships quarterly).
Check Ro's priceBlueChew vs Ro: questions people ask
Is BlueChew or Ro cheaper?
Ro starts lower at $16 per month versus $20 at BlueChew, comparing each program's lowest all-in plan.
Which is better, BlueChew or Ro?
On our published score BlueChew rates 8.2 and Ro rates 9.2. BlueChew is best for men who specifically want a dissolve-under-the-tongue tablet or a daily chewable and accept a compounded, non-FDA-approved product; Ro is best for men who want plain FDA-approved generics with the visit included and a clear per-dose price.
Do BlueChew and Ro offer the same treatments?
BlueChew: Erectile dysfunction (ED). Ro: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE).
Does either include the medication in the price?
BlueChew: included. Ro: included.
Men's Health Watchdog is for information only and is not medical advice. Sildenafil, tadalafil, finasteride, oral minoxidil and testosterone are prescription drugs (testosterone is a federally controlled substance); talk to a licensed clinician about whether one is right for you and at what dose. Partner links may earn us a commission; our score never depends on it. Compare other programs.