HumeCare+ vs Ro: Which GLP-1 Clinic Is Better in 2026?
Short answer
Ro (Body by Ro) scores higher overall: 7.7/10 against 6.9/10 for HumeCare+, mainly on transparency and clinical oversight. HumeCare+ costs $199/mo, billed monthly, cancel anytime; Ro (Body by Ro) costs $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately.
HumeCare+ · from $199/mo, billed monthly, cancel anytime
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A brand-name GLP-1 service that publishes both of its bills: a Ro Body membership from $74/mo on a plan prepaid annually, and medication at the manufacturer's self-pay price from $149/mo. It is rated A+ and accredited by BBB, and its terms make the paid membership fee non-refundable.
from $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately
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A $199/month GLP-1 protocol that bundles a body-composition scanner and weekly physician-read scans. The most monitoring anyone here describes, sold by a clinic whose Trustpilot profile was removed for breaking Trustpilot's guidelines while its pages still display a Trustpilot score.
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| Feature | Ro (Body by Ro) | HumeCare+ |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.7/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Starting price | $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately | $199/mo, billed monthly, cancel anytime |
| Medication types | Wegovy, Wegovy Pill, Zepbound, Foundayo, Ozempic | compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide, GLP-1 microdosing, oral GLP-1 protocol |
| Best for | — | — |
| Overall ranking | #8 | #44 |
| Price & Value (25%) | not scored (counted at 7.0) | 7.0 |
| Clinical Oversight (30%) | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Medication Options (20%) | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Transparency (25%) | 7.0 | 5.0 |
Sources: Ro (Body by Ro) pricing verified on ro.co, HumeCare+ pricing verified on humecare.com
Ro (Body by Ro) vs HumeCare+: what a year costs
Ro (Body by Ro): no verified non-sale 12-month semaglutide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
HumeCare+: no verified non-sale 12-month semaglutide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
Ro (Body by Ro): no verified non-sale 12-month tirzepatide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
HumeCare+: no verified non-sale 12-month tirzepatide cost with a documented billing period is recorded.
HumeCare+: no 12-month total, because its one published price ($199 a month) is for a microdose program.
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026.
Which states Ro (Body by Ro) and HumeCare+ treat
Ro (Body by Ro) publishes no list of states, so you have to check yours at the start of intake. HumeCare+: Its sign-up flow does not accept Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana or Mississippi.
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026; app.humecare.com, read October 26, 2026.
Medications and doses: Ro (Body by Ro) vs HumeCare+
Ro (Body by Ro) and HumeCare+ have no medication in common: Ro (Body by Ro) lists Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), Wegovy pen, Zepbound KwikPen (2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5 and 15 mg), Foundayo (orforglipron) pill (0.8, 2.5, 5.5, 9, 14.5 and 17.2 mg) and Ozempic, and HumeCare+ lists compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide, GLP-1 microdosing and Oral GLP-1 protocol (molecule not named).
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026; ro.co, read October 25, 2026; humecare.com, read October 15, 2026.
Labs, fees and what Ro (Body by Ro) and HumeCare+ include
Ro (Body by Ro) bills a $149 monthly fee separately from the medication; HumeCare+'s plan prices include the medication.
Ro (Body by Ro) asks for labs only when the clinician needs them, and covers them; HumeCare+ does not say whether labs are required.
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026; humecare.com, read September 12, 2026; ro.co, read October 25, 2026; humecare.com, read September 30, 2026.
Cancelling and refunds: Ro (Body by Ro) vs HumeCare+
To stop the next charge, Ro (Body by Ro) needs 2 days' notice; HumeCare+ states no notice period.
If you are turned down, or cancel before a prescription is written, Ro (Body by Ro) gives a partial refund; HumeCare+'s pages do not say.
Sources: ro.co, read October 25, 2026; humecare.com, read September 12, 2026.
FDA warning letters: Ro (Body by Ro) and HumeCare+
Neither Ro (Body by Ro) nor HumeCare+ appears as the recipient of an FDA warning letter in FDA's database, searched October 25, 2026.
We searched FDA's database for "Roman Health" and "Ro Health" (Ro (Body by Ro)) and "HumeCare" and "Hume Health" (HumeCare+).
Sources: fda.gov, read October 25, 2026; fda.gov, read November 4, 2026.
Independent review data: Ro (Body by Ro) vs HumeCare+
Trustpilot: Ro (Body by Ro), 3.9 out of 5 from 7,150 reviews (read October 14, 2026); HumeCare+, no reading.
Better Business Bureau: Ro (Body by Ro), rated A+ (read October 14, 2026); HumeCare+, no reading.
Sources: trustpilot.com, read October 14, 2026; bbb.org, read October 14, 2026.
Who each one suits
Ro (Body by Ro) suits you if
- you want Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), Wegovy pen, Zepbound KwikPen, Foundayo (orforglipron) pill and Ozempic.
HumeCare+ suits you if
- you want compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide, GLP-1 microdosing and Oral GLP-1 protocol (molecule not named).
- you want one price that includes the medication, with no separate $149 monthly fee.
Verdict from the data
Ro (Body by Ro) comes out ahead on medication choice. HumeCare+ comes out ahead on an all-in price.
Pick HumeCare+ if an all-in price matters most to you. For everyone else our overall pick is Ro (Body by Ro) (7.7/10 against 6.9), a score that also weighs clinical oversight and transparency.
Pros & cons
Ro (Body by Ro)
Pros
- + Publishes all four membership plan lengths ($74, $89, $99 and $149 a month) and the starting medication price for each drug before any intake, under the heading "Two separate charges"
- + Names its own pharmacy (Roman Health Pharmacy LLC) in its terms, with care from affiliated physician practices and ongoing check-ins, provider messaging and dose adjustments described as part of the membership
- + Brand-name Wegovy® (pen and pill), Zepbound®, Foundayo® and Ozempic®, with a free insurance check and prior-authorization help for the pens
Cons
HumeCare+
Pros
- + $199/mo billed monthly with cancellation available any time. No prepay, no lock-in, medication included, and HSA/FSA accepted
- + Publishes which states it does not serve and a numeric eligibility threshold (BMI 25+). Most clinics here publish neither
- + Describes the most specific monitoring cadence in this ranking: weekly body-composition scans on an included device, read by a physician who adjusts the dose against them
Cons
- − Not available in 4 states
- − Weaker on Transparency (5.0/10 vs 7.0)
- − Weaker on Clinical Oversight (7.5/10 vs 8.5)
The bottom line
After scoring all 61 clinics on our 4-criterion rubric (price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency), Ro (Body by Ro) (7.7/10) comes out ahead of HumeCare+ (6.9/10). But the right choice still depends on what matters most to you.
Ro (Body by Ro). From $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately.
Read Review →HumeCare+. From $199/mo, billed monthly, cancel anytime.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Ro (Body by Ro) or HumeCare+?
Ro (Body by Ro) scores higher overall (7.7/10 vs 6.9/10) on our rubric.
How much does Ro (Body by Ro) cost vs HumeCare+?
Ro (Body by Ro) is from $74/mo membership on a plan prepaid annually, medication billed separately and HumeCare+ is from $199/mo, billed monthly, cancel anytime. Both are typically cash-pay; HSA/FSA funds are often eligible. We run an automated check against each clinic's own live pricing page every week; a price left unconfirmed for 45 days shows as unverified rather than staying marked as current.
What is the difference between Ro (Body by Ro) and HumeCare+?
Ro (Body by Ro) (7.7/10, #8 of 61) and HumeCare+ (6.9/10, #44 of 61) are scored independently across our 4 criteria: price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency. See the detailed score breakdown above for the criterion-by-criterion comparison.
Does Ro (Body by Ro) or HumeCare+ take insurance?
Insurance terms differ by clinic and by drug: some clinics are cash-pay only, and some help with insurance for brand-name drugs. Each clinic's review says what it publishes. HSA and FSA funds are often eligible. Confirm at checkout.
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