Hims vs Ro
Ro is cheaper to start ($16 vs $22 per month, lowest published plans). Ro scores higher overall (9.2 vs 8.3).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Ro
Ro scores 9.2/10 against 8.3 for Hims, ahead on price, price transparency and reputation. Hims can still be the better fit: it is best for men who want a large, well-known program with FDA-approved generics and discreet delivery.
Side by side
| Hims | Ro | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $22/mo (paid upfront in full; plan length not stated) | $16/mo (12-month plan; ships quarterly) |
| Our score | 8.3/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Treatments | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE), Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) | 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 shown on the ED, hair loss or PE pages; testosterone plans need a $49 membership at checkout, billing period not given | None for ED, hair loss or PE (no sign-up or cancellation fee) |
| Insurance | No insurance required | Not stated |
| States | All 50 states, per its own site (2026-10-31) | Not published |
| Cancellation | Cancel at least 48 hours before the next order date; no refund guaranteed once the pharmacy processes an order | No sign-up or cancellation fee; start or stop any time |
| FDA warning letters | Letter on record | None found (October 31, 2026) |
| Trustpilot | 2.9/5 (9,684 reviews) | 3.9/5 (7,514 reviews) |
| Best for | Men who want a large, well-known program with FDA-approved generics and discreet delivery. | 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 | Hims | Ro |
|---|---|---|
| Erectile dysfunction (ED) | $22/mo (paid upfront in full; plan length not stated) source, 2026-10-31 | $32/mo (recurring monthly plan) source, 2026-10-31 |
| Hair loss | $22/mo (billing terms not stated) source, 2026-10-31 | $16/mo (12-month plan; ships quarterly) source, 2026-10-31 |
| Premature ejaculation (PE) | $39/mo (paid upfront in full) source, 2026-10-31 | $24/mo (monthly plan) source, 2026-10-31 |
Hims: a closer look
The biggest brand: generic sildenafil from $22 a month and finasteride from $22, plus many compounded mints and sprays. The FDA has sent Hims a warning letter: FDA sent Hims & Hers a warning letter on September 9, 2025 about claims for compounded semaglutide (GLP-1 weight loss), not its ED or hair loss products.
In its favour
- FDA-approved generics for ED and hair loss from about $22 a month
- Free discreet shipping and no separate visit fee
- Names its dispensing pharmacies
To weigh
- Headline prices are paid upfront, plan length not shown
- Many featured products are compounded, not FDA-approved
- Pending FTC lawsuit over billing, cancellation and health data (allegations)
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 Hims
Best for men who want a large, well-known program with FDA-approved generics and discreet delivery. Its lowest all-in plan is $22/mo (paid upfront in full; plan length not stated).
Check Hims'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 priceHims vs Ro: questions people ask
Is Hims or Ro cheaper?
Ro starts lower at $16 per month versus $22 at Hims, comparing each program's lowest all-in plan.
Which is better, Hims or Ro?
On our published score Hims rates 8.3 and Ro rates 9.2. Hims is best for men who want a large, well-known program with FDA-approved generics and discreet delivery; Ro is best for men who want plain FDA-approved generics with the visit included and a clear per-dose price.
Do Hims and Ro offer the same treatments?
Hims: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE), Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene). Ro: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE).
Does either include the medication in the price?
Hims: 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.