Choose Ro if you want to see exactly what each strength costs before you start; its published prices begin at $2 for 20 mg sildenafil. Choose Hims if you want more formats (chews, mints, 2-in-1 plans) and like a single monthly plan; its generics start at $22–$24 a month.
Side by side
| Hims | Ro | |
|---|---|---|
| Generic sildenafil (Viagra) | From $22/mo (plan) | $2–$10 by strength (20–100 mg) |
| Generic tadalafil (Cialis) | From $24/mo (plan) | $11 (5 mg) – $44 (10/20 mg); daily $8 |
| Brand-name Viagra / Cialis | Not shown on ED page | Viagra $90; Cialis $20–$80 |
| Chewables | Sildenafil & tadalafil chews, 3-in-1 Hard Mints (from $30/mo) | Daily Rise Gummies ($69–$89/mo) |
| Combination products | 3-in-1 pill, 2-in-1 'Sex Rx +' plans ($35–$39/mo) | Ro Sparks (sildenafil + tadalafil, $12/dose) |
| Compounded products? | Yes — chews, mints and combos | Yes — Sparks and Daily Rise |
| Price transparency | 'Starting at' monthly prices | Full per-strength list |
| Shipping | Free, discreet | Free, discreet |
Who should pick which
- You want chews, hard mints or a 2-in-1 plan (for example ED plus climax control)
- You prefer one predictable monthly charge
- You like having the widest menu to switch between
- You want to compare exact per-strength prices before taking a quiz
- You want generics and brand-name Viagra or Cialis on one price list
- You're considering a daily low-dose tadalafil
The one-sentence difference
Ro prices by the dose; Hims prices by the plan. Ro’s pricing page lists every strength of sildenafil and tadalafil with a dollar figure next to it. Hims’s ED page lists each product with a “starting at … /mo” price that depends on the plan you pick.
Neither approach is a trick. They just make different things easy: Ro makes comparing easy, Hims makes subscribing easy.
Comparing price fairly
Because the two services frame prices differently, the only honest comparison is price per dose:
- On Ro, the per-strength price is already close to that, but check the dose count and shipping frequency at checkout, because Ro notes the total varies with both.
- On Hims, take the plan price and divide by the number of doses in the cycle shown at checkout.
When I compare these two, I write both numbers on a sticky note before entering any payment details. It takes two minutes and it’s the only way the comparison means anything.
Formats: pill, chew or combo
If you just want a plain generic pill, both have it. If you want something else:
- Hims has the bigger menu: sildenafil chews, tadalafil chews, 3-in-1 Hard Mints, a 3-in-1 pill and daily 2-in-1 plans.
- Ro keeps it tighter: its Sparks (two drugs in one dose) and a daily tadalafil gummy.
All of those non-generic formats, at both companies, are compounded, meaning they are not FDA-approved. That’s not automatically bad, but it’s worth knowing.
A third option worth knowing
If chewing is the whole point, BlueChew is built entirely around chewables. See Hims vs BlueChew and Ro vs BlueChew.
Full reviews
Hims
The widest menu: generics, flavored chews and 2-in-1 combinations, sold as monthly plans with "starting at" prices.
- Generic for Viagra (sildenafil) from $22/mo FDA-approved generic
- Generic for Cialis (tadalafil) from $24/mo FDA-approved generic
- Sildenafil Chews from $30/mo Compounded
Ro
Publishes a full price list by strength, including generic sildenafil from $2 and branded Viagra and Cialis.
- Sildenafil (generic Viagra) $2 (20 mg) – $10 (100 mg) FDA-approved generic
- Generic for Cialis (tadalafil, as needed) $11 (5 mg) – $44 (10/20 mg) FDA-approved generic
- Daily generic Cialis (tadalafil) $8 daily dose (2.5 or 5 mg) FDA-approved generic
Frequently asked questions
Is Hims or Ro cheaper for ED?
It depends on how you buy. Ro publishes per-strength prices — generic sildenafil from $2 for 20 mg — while Hims lists monthly plans starting at $22 for generic Viagra. To compare fairly, work out the price per dose on each checkout screen: plan price divided by doses per cycle.
Do Hims and Ro sell the same medication?
Both sell FDA-approved generic sildenafil and tadalafil. Beyond that their menus differ: Hims leans into chews, mints and 2-in-1 plans; Ro also lists brand-name Viagra and Cialis, plus its own Ro Sparks and Daily Rise Gummies. Those branded house products from both companies are compounded.
Which is better, Hims or Ro?
Neither is better for everyone. Ro suits people who want to see prices up front and compare generics against the brands. Hims suits people who want more formats and combination plans. A licensed clinician at either service decides what's appropriate for you.