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Head-to-head review

Ro (Body) vs Calibrate

Ro (Body) and Calibrate both compete for patients searching for a GLP-1 weight-loss program. This head-to-head compares pricing, medications, insurance handling, and clinician quality so you can pick the right fit.

Editorial verdict

Calibrate wins on starting price at $138/mo. Ro (Body) edges ahead on our editorial rating (4.4/5). Pick the program whose medications and care model best match your treatment plan.

Side-by-side comparison

Every attribute scored head-to-head. The highlighted cell is our pick for that row.

Attribute
Ro (Body)
Calibrate
Editor rating

Ro (Body)

4.4 / 5

Calibrate

4.0 / 5
Starting price

Ro (Body)

$145/mo

Calibrate

$138/mo
Category

Ro (Body)

Telehealth GLP-1

Calibrate

Prescription Program
Medications

Ro (Body)

  • Wegovy
  • Zepbound
  • Saxenda
  • Compounded Semaglutide

Calibrate

  • Wegovy
  • Zepbound
  • Saxenda
  • Ozempic
  • Mounjaro
State coverage

Ro (Body)

All 50 states

Calibrate

All 50 states
Insurance accepted

Ro (Body)

Yes

Calibrate

Yes
Shipping included

Ro (Body)

No

Calibrate

No
Cancel anytime

Ro (Body)

Yes

Calibrate

No

Ro (Body)

4.4

Brand-name Wegovy & Zepbound through insurance

Ro Body is the established telehealth player that pairs a polished UX with the operational muscle to actually move brand-name GLP-1 prescriptions through pharmacies and insurance.

Pros

  • Helps navigate insurance for brand-name GLP-1s
  • Polished mobile app and tracking
  • Access to compounded alternatives if insurance denies

Cons

  • Medication cost is separate when using insurance
  • Backorders on Wegovy and Zepbound can delay starts
Read full Ro (Body) review

Calibrate

4.0

Year-long metabolic reset with GLP-1 + coaching

Calibrate's 12-month membership pairs brand-name GLP-1 prescribing with intensive 1:1 coaching, and is one of the few programs in the category that consistently publishes outcomes data.

Pros

  • Structured 12-month curriculum with 1:1 coaching
  • Strong outcomes data published for members
  • Insurance navigation for brand-name GLP-1s

Cons

  • Annual commitment rather than month-to-month
  • Higher upfront cost than à la carte programs
Read full Calibrate review

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Cost, coverage & condition context

Use these resources to pressure-test which program fits your budget, insurance, and clinical situation.

Cost

GLP-1 pricing breakdown

Real monthly cost in every common scenario.

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Insurance

Coverage by insurer

BCBS, UHC, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser & Medicare matrix.

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Condition

GLP-1 for diabetes

When insurers cover Ozempic and Mounjaro.

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Condition

GLP-1 for sleep apnea

Zepbound's OSA indication can unlock denials.

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By state

GLP-1 in California

Local prescribing rules and licensed programs.

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By state

GLP-1 in Texas

Texas insurance landscape and top brands.

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