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Koa Health vs Ro

Koa Health logo

Koa Health

Healthcare

Employer and health plan digital mental health, acquired by PsychPlus in June 2026

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Ro logo

Ro

Healthcare

Telehealth platform for prescription services

From
$39/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Koa Health psychPlus acquired Koa Health in June 2026, so buyers are now contracting with the technology arm of an American psychiatry provider group rather than a European digital health company, and roadmap, data residency and European product investment should all be re-examined before renewal.; Ro uS-only service - Ro's own help center states it cannot serve individuals residing outside the United States, including US territories
  • They diverge on capability: Koa Health covers Stepped care triage, Ro covers Video Consultations.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Koa Health and Ro actually diverge.

Attributes where Koa Health and Ro differ
AttributeKoa HealthRo
Starting priceOn request$39/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
FoundedUnknown2017

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Healthcare).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Koa Health

  • Stepped care triage
  • Self guided digital modules
  • Coaching tier
  • Licensed clinical care
  • Employer and plan reporting
  • Multi country delivery
  • Clinical governance

Only in Ro

  • Video Consultations
  • Prescription Services
  • Medication Delivery
  • Digital Health Records
  • Ongoing Care
  • Pharmacies
  • Insurance
  • HIPAA

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Koa Health

  • An employer that wants something between a meditation app and a full clinical benefit, with triage deciding which members need a cliniciannot Ro
  • A European health plan needing a digital mental health offering with clinical governance and local language deliverynot Ro
  • A health system wanting to absorb low acuity behavioural health demand before it reaches scarce psychiatry appointmentsnot Ro
  • A multinational standardising a stepped care pathway across several European markets under one contractnot Ro

Ro

  • GLP-1 weight-loss program (Ro Body) with prescription medication and coachingnot Koa Health
  • Erectile dysfunction treatment and medication deliverynot Koa Health
  • Hair loss treatmentnot Koa Health
  • Skincare prescriptionsnot Koa Health
  • Fertility-related consultations and productsnot Koa Health

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Koa Health

  • PsychPlus acquired Koa Health in June 2026, so buyers are now contracting with the technology arm of an American psychiatry provider group rather than a European digital health company, and roadmap, data residency and European product investment should all be re-examined before renewal.
  • Stepped care only produces savings when triage is accurate, and members routed to a self guided module when they believe they need a therapist commonly disengage entirely, which a utilisation report records as low engagement rather than as a triage failure.
  • Pricing is per employee or per member per month across the eligible population, so an employer with modest engagement pays for everyone in order to serve a minority.
  • Clinician availability and language coverage differ substantially by country, so a multinational contract that reads as one global standard delivers a materially different experience in secondary markets.
  • Koa competes against much larger and better funded benefits vendors in the United States, and the acquisition does not change the fact that its brand recognition with American benefits consultants is low, which affects broker driven shortlists.

Ro

  • US-only service - Ro's own help center states it cannot serve individuals residing outside the United States, including US territories
  • Care is limited to Ro-affiliated, US-licensed providers - users cannot choose an outside doctor
  • Treatment and medication availability varies by US state
  • Focused on a narrow set of conditions (weight loss, ED, hair loss, skincare, fertility) rather than general primary care

Pricing, plan by plan

Koa Health

On request
  • Koa Health$undefined/year
    • Per employee per month or per member per month, quoted not published
    • Rate depends on which steps of the care ladder are included
    • Clinical tier access priced separately from digital content access

Ro

$39/month
  • Membership$39/month
    • Unlimited doctor visits
    • Prescription fulfillment

Which should you pick?

Choose Koa Health if

  • You need stepped care triage.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want self guided digital modules.
Koa Health review

Choose Ro if

  • You need video consultations.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want prescription services.
Ro review

Questions people ask

Is Koa Health or Ro better?
Neither clearly leads. Koa Health starts at On request and Ro at $39/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Koa Health or Ro?
Koa Health starts at On request and Ro at $39/month.
Does Koa Health or Ro run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Koa Health best used for?
Koa Health is most often used for an employer that wants something between a meditation app and a full clinical benefit, with triage deciding which members need a clinician, a european health plan needing a digital mental health offering with clinical governance and local language delivery, a health system wanting to absorb low acuity behavioural health demand before it reaches scarce psychiatry appointments, a multinational standardising a stepped care pathway across several european markets under one contract. Of those, an employer that wants something between a meditation app and a full clinical benefit, with triage deciding which members need a clinician and a european health plan needing a digital mental health offering with clinical governance and local language delivery are not what Ro is typically brought in for.
What can Koa Health do that Ro cannot?
Koa Health covers Stepped care triage, Self guided digital modules, Coaching tier, Licensed clinical care. Ro covers Video Consultations, Prescription Services, Medication Delivery, Digital Health Records.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Koa Health: Is Koa Health still operating?

Yes. PsychPlus acquired it in June 2026 and the brand and platform continue. It is not a shutdown, but the ownership and clinical direction have changed.

Koa Health: Who buys Koa Health?

Employers, health plans and health systems. It is not sold direct to individuals.

Koa Health: How is it priced?

Per employee or per member per month, quoted rather than published, with the rate depending on which steps of the care ladder are in scope.

Koa Health: Does it provide access to psychiatrists?

Clinical access is included in the higher tiers, and the PsychPlus acquisition adds psychiatry provider capacity in the United States. Confirm what your specific contract covers.

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