Choose Ro if you want FDA-approved generics or brand-name pills with prices you can see up front (sildenafil from $2 for 20 mg). Choose BlueChew if you specifically want a chewable and are comfortable with compounded medication and quiz-based pricing.
Side by side
| Ro | BlueChew | |
|---|---|---|
| Generic sildenafil | $2–$10 by strength | Chewable only — price in quiz |
| Generic tadalafil | $11–$44; daily $8 | Chewable only — price in quiz |
| Brand-name Viagra / Cialis | Viagra $90; Cialis $20–$80 | No |
| Chewables / gummies | Daily Rise Gummies ($69–$89/mo) | Sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil, Gold |
| Compounded products? | Some (Sparks, Daily Rise) | All products |
| Public price list | Yes | No |
| Shipping | Free, discreet | Included in each cycle's charge |
| Cancel / refunds | Check terms at checkout | Cancel ≥24h before renewal; no returns on Rx |
Who should pick which
- You want an FDA-approved generic or the original brand
- You want to see the price before you start
- You're curious about daily low-dose tadalafil ($8)
- You want a chewable, including vardenafil
- Swallowing pills is the main problem
Opposite philosophies
Ro is the “show me the numbers” option: a public price list, FDA-approved generics, and the brand names for comparison. BlueChew is the “make it easy to take” option: everything is a chewable, and you see your plan price once you’re in the quiz.
When the format matters more than the price
If swallowing tablets is genuinely hard for you, BlueChew’s whole range is designed around that, and it’s the only one of the two with chewable vardenafil. Ro’s only chewable is a daily tadalafil gummy.
When the price matters more than the format
If you’re happy with a pill, Ro’s published prices make the decision quick: sildenafil from $2 at 20 mg, tadalafil from $11 at 5 mg, or $8 for a daily low dose. You can also see what the brand name costs (Viagra $90) and decide whether it’s worth it to you.
A small note on “compounded”: it isn’t a dirty word, but it does mean the FDA hasn’t approved that specific product. If that matters to you, Ro’s generics and brands are FDA-approved; BlueChew’s range is not.
Still deciding?
Hims sits in between: FDA-approved generics and chews. See Hims vs Ro and Hims vs BlueChew.
Full reviews
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
BlueChew
Chewable, compounded tablets only. The plan prices are shown inside the quiz rather than on a public price list.
- Sildenafil chewable Shown after the quiz Compounded
- Tadalafil chewable Shown after the quiz Compounded
- Vardenafil chewable Shown after the quiz Compounded
Frequently asked questions
Is Ro cheaper than BlueChew?
Ro publishes generic sildenafil from $2 for 20 mg. BlueChew doesn't publish plan prices outside its quiz, so to compare, check BlueChew's per-chew price at checkout against Ro's per-dose price.
Does Ro have chewable ED medication?
Ro's chewable option is Daily Rise Gummies, a compounded daily tadalafil gummy listed at $69–$89 a month. Its other ED options are pills.
Can I get FDA-approved medication from BlueChew?
BlueChew states that its medications are compounded, and the FDA does not approve compounded medications. If you want an FDA-approved generic or brand, Ro lists both.