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Quick verdict
Ro Body is the better pick for most patients on overall scoring. Ro is the program for patients who want the cleanest interface and don't care about compounded options. They exited compounded in 2025 and now route exclusively through Lilly and Novo branded fulfillment.
That said, PlushCare wins on specific dimensions. PlushCare is a primary-care telehealth platform that happens to prescribe GLP-1s, not a GLP-1 specialist. That distinction makes it the strongest pick for the insured and the most expensive for everyone else.
Side-by-side
| Ro Body | PlushCare | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts from | $373/mo (incl. medication) | $19.99/mo (+ med separate) |
| Monthly cost gap | Ro Body is $104/mo cheaper than PlushCare | |
| Lock-in | Month-to-month | Month-to-month |
| Time to prescription | 2 days | 1 day |
| Consultation type | Asynchronous | Live |
| Affiliate network | Impact | Impact |
Score by dimension
Scores out of 10, equal-weighted across five dimensions. How we score. The winner of each dimension is highlighted.
| Ro Body | PlushCare | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Cancellation terms | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Onboarding experience | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Medication options | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Member reviews | 7.6/10 | 6.8/10 |
When to choose Ro Body
Best for branded with polish
Patients who want FDA-approved branded GLP-1s, a polished app experience, and don't mind paying full branded prices.
Ro Body wins on pricing transparency, cancellation terms, member reviews and runs $104/mo cheaper than PlushCare at the entry tier ($444 vs $548). Over a year that's $1,248 you keep. The caveat: Cash-pay patients who want the cheapest possible monthly cost. With membership + branded medication, the monthly total is rarely under $200/mo even at the introductory tier. Note also: Direct partner of Novo Nordisk for Wegovy fulfillment
When to choose PlushCare
Best for insurance-covered branded
Patients with commercial insurance that covers Wegovy or Zepbound. PlushCare's PCPs handle prior authorization paperwork well.
PlushCare wins on medication options on the dimensional scoring. The caveat: Cash-pay patients comparing on monthly cost. The membership + visit fees + cash medication math is rarely competitive against specialists.
If cost is your main filter
Ro Body is the cheaper monthly: $444 all-in vs $548 for PlushCare. That's $104 a month or $1,248a year. The 12-month math matters most if you're planning to maintain on GLP-1 long-term. If you're running a 3-month trial, the $312 delta is small against the cost of stopping early on the wrong dose. Insurance changes the picture: if either program runs prior auth and your plan covers Wegovy or Zepbound, branded with copay can beat both cash-pay totals.
If lock-in is your main filter
Ro Body (month-to-month) and PlushCare (month-to-month) sit at the same cancellation tier. Read both cancellation policies directly before signing; the on-page summary covers the headline but not the deletion-of-account or refund-window edge cases.
FAQ
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