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Ro vs Teladoc Health

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Ro

Healthcare

Telehealth platform for prescription services

From
$39/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Teladoc Health

Healthcare

Virtual healthcare platform for telehealth and telemedicine

From
$89/visit
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Ro uS-only service - Ro's own help center states it cannot serve individuals residing outside the United States, including US territories; Teladoc Health does not accept traditional Medicare or Medicaid, only Medicare Advantage and managed care plans
  • They diverge on capability: Ro covers Medication Delivery, Teladoc Health covers Phone Consultations.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Ro and Teladoc Health differ
AttributeRoTeladoc Health
Starting price$39/month$89/visit
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Founded20172002

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 Ro

  • Medication Delivery
  • Digital Health Records
  • Ongoing Care
  • Pharmacies
  • Insurance

Only in Teladoc Health

  • Phone Consultations
  • Messaging
  • Mental Health
  • Chronic Care
  • EHR Systems
  • Health Plans
  • SOC2
  • Api support

Both cover

  • Video Consultations
  • Prescription Services
  • HIPAA
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

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

Ro

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

Teladoc Health

  • Patient Carenot Ro
  • Medical Recordsnot Ro
  • Practice Managementnot Ro
  • Telehealthnot Ro

Where each one falls short

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

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

Teladoc Health

  • Does not accept traditional Medicare or Medicaid, only Medicare Advantage and managed care plans
  • Providers cannot prescribe DEA-controlled substances or certain medications including erectile dysfunction drugs
  • Cannot handle medical emergencies; users must call 911 for emergency care

Pricing, plan by plan

Ro

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

Teladoc Health

$89/visit

No published plan breakdown. See the Teladoc Health review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Ro if

  • You need medication delivery.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want digital health records.
Ro review

Choose Teladoc Health if

  • You need phone consultations.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want messaging.
Teladoc Health review

Questions people ask

Is Ro or Teladoc Health better?
Neither clearly leads. Ro starts at $39/month and Teladoc Health at $89/visit, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ro or Teladoc Health?
Ro starts at $39/month and Teladoc Health at $89/visit.
Does Ro or Teladoc Health run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Ro best used for?
Ro is most often used for glp-1 weight-loss program (ro body) with prescription medication and coaching, erectile dysfunction treatment and medication delivery, hair loss treatment, skincare prescriptions. Of those, glp-1 weight-loss program (ro body) with prescription medication and coaching and erectile dysfunction treatment and medication delivery are not what Teladoc Health is typically brought in for.
What can Ro do that Teladoc Health cannot?
Ro covers Medication Delivery, Digital Health Records, Ongoing Care, Pharmacies. Teladoc Health covers Phone Consultations, Messaging, Mental Health, Chronic Care. Both handle Video Consultations, Prescription Services, HIPAA, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Teladoc Health: Does Teladoc work with traditional Medicare or Medicaid?

No. Teladoc only works with Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care plans, not traditional fee-for-service Medicare or Medicaid programs.

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Teladoc Health: How quickly can I get an appointment with Teladoc?

For ASAP visits, wait times are typically just a few minutes. For General Medical, most issues are resolved in 15 minutes or less.

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Teladoc Health: What medications can Teladoc providers prescribe?

Providers do not prescribe DEA-controlled substances, erectile dysfunction medications, or certain other drugs. GLP-1 medications are only available through Primary Care or Condition Management programs.

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Teladoc Health: What is the cost of Teladoc visits without insurance?

General Medical visits cost 89 USD per visit without insurance. Other services like dermatology and mental health vary by service type.

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