Happy Head vs Ro
Ro is cheaper to start ($16 vs $18 per month, lowest published plans). Ro scores higher overall (9.2 vs 8.8).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Ro
Ro scores 9.2/10 against 8.8 for Happy Head, ahead on clinical care and access. Happy Head can still be the better fit: it is best for men who want hair loss care from a dermatologist and will prepay six months for the lowest monthly price.
Side by side
| Happy Head | Ro | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $18/mo ($108 every 6 months) | $16/mo (12-month plan; ships quarterly) |
| Our score | 8.8/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Treatments | Hair loss | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE) |
| Medication in price | Included | Included |
| Drugs dispensed | FDA-approved + 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 | Not published | Not published |
| Cancellation | Pause, skip or cancel any time; standard (higher) pricing applies if a subscription is cancelled, paused or interrupted | No sign-up or cancellation fee; start or stop any time |
| FDA warning letters | None found (October 31, 2026) | None found (October 31, 2026) |
| Trustpilot | 4.4/5 (1,885 reviews) | 3.9/5 (7,514 reviews) |
| Best for | Men who want hair loss care from a dermatologist and will prepay six months for the lowest monthly price. | 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 | Happy Head | Ro |
|---|---|---|
| Hair loss | $18/mo ($108 every 6 months) source, 2026-10-31 | $16/mo (12-month plan; ships quarterly) source, 2026-10-31 |
Happy Head: a closer look
Dermatologist-led hair loss care: oral finasteride from $18 a month on a 6-month supply. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming Happy Head.
In its favour
- Oral finasteride from $18 a month with a dermatologist consult
- Supply length and total shown with every price
- FDA-approved finasteride and dutasteride tablets
To weigh
- Best prices need a 6-month prepayment
- Compounded topicals are the headline products
- No state list published
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 Happy Head
Best for men who want hair loss care from a dermatologist and will prepay six months for the lowest monthly price. Its lowest all-in plan is $18/mo ($108 every 6 months).
Check Happy Head'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 priceHappy Head vs Ro: questions people ask
Is Happy Head or Ro cheaper?
Ro starts lower at $16 per month versus $18 at Happy Head, comparing each program's lowest all-in plan.
Which is better, Happy Head or Ro?
On our published score Happy Head rates 8.8 and Ro rates 9.2. Happy Head is best for men who want hair loss care from a dermatologist and will prepay six months for the lowest monthly price; Ro is best for men who want plain FDA-approved generics with the visit included and a clear per-dose price.
Do Happy Head and Ro offer the same treatments?
Happy Head: Hair loss. Ro: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE).
Does either include the medication in the price?
Happy Head: 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.