DudeMeds vs Hims
Hims scores higher overall (8.3 vs 5.2).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Hims
Hims scores 8.3/10 against 5.2 for DudeMeds, ahead on price, price transparency, clinical care and access. DudeMeds can still be the better fit: it is best for men who want a compounded combination product and a cheap lab panel in one place.
Side by side
| DudeMeds | Hims | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Not published | $22/mo (paid upfront in full; plan length not stated) |
| Our score | 5.2/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Treatments | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Men's lab tests | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE), Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) |
| Medication in price | Included | Included |
| Drugs dispensed | Compounded | FDA-approved + compounded |
| Labs | Optional: $119 panel | Not stated |
| Membership | None found | None shown on the ED, hair loss or PE pages; testosterone plans need a $49 membership at checkout, billing period not given |
| Insurance | Not stated | No insurance required |
| States | 49 states (not SD), per its own site (2026-10-31) | All 50 states, per its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | Not clearly published; terms are shown at checkout | Cancel at least 48 hours before the next order date; no refund guaranteed once the pharmacy processes an order |
| FDA warning letters | None found (October 31, 2026) | Letter on record |
| Trustpilot | 2.3/5 (11 reviews) | 2.9/5 (9,684 reviews) |
| Best for | Men who want a compounded combination product and a cheap lab panel in one place. | Men who want a large, well-known program with FDA-approved generics and discreet delivery. |
| Prices checked | 2026-10-31 | 2026-10-31 |
Price by treatment
The lowest all-in plan each publishes for the treatments both offer, with the page we read it on.
| Treatment | DudeMeds | Hims |
|---|---|---|
| Erectile dysfunction (ED) | No all-in price published | $22/mo (paid upfront in full; plan length not stated) source, 2026-10-31 |
| Hair loss | No all-in price published | $22/mo (billing terms not stated) source, 2026-10-31 |
DudeMeds: a closer look
Compounded ED and hair loss combinations priced per tablet, from $4.87 for a daily chew. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming DudeMeds.
In its favour
- Per-tablet prices in its own price data
- Low-cost men's lab panel
- LegitScript seal tied to its domain
To weigh
- Every product is compounded, not FDA-approved
- Consult and shipping fees not published
- Cancellation terms not clearly published
Hims: a closer look
The biggest brand: generic sildenafil from $22 a month and finasteride from $22, plus many compounded mints and sprays. The FDA has sent Hims a warning letter: FDA sent Hims & Hers a warning letter on September 9, 2025 about claims for compounded semaglutide (GLP-1 weight loss), not its ED or hair loss products.
In its favour
- FDA-approved generics for ED and hair loss from about $22 a month
- Free discreet shipping and no separate visit fee
- Names its dispensing pharmacies
To weigh
- Headline prices are paid upfront, plan length not shown
- Many featured products are compounded, not FDA-approved
- Pending FTC lawsuit over billing, cancellation and health data (allegations)
Which should you choose?
Choose DudeMeds
Best for men who want a compounded combination product and a cheap lab panel in one place.
Check DudeMeds's priceChoose Hims
Best for men who want a large, well-known program with FDA-approved generics and discreet delivery. Its lowest all-in plan is $22/mo (paid upfront in full; plan length not stated).
Check Hims's priceDudeMeds vs Hims: questions people ask
Which is better, DudeMeds or Hims?
On our published score DudeMeds rates 5.2 and Hims rates 8.3. DudeMeds is best for men who want a compounded combination product and a cheap lab panel in one place; Hims is best for men who want a large, well-known program with FDA-approved generics and discreet delivery.
Do DudeMeds and Hims offer the same treatments?
DudeMeds: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Men's lab tests. Hims: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE), Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene).
Does either include the medication in the price?
DudeMeds: included. Hims: included.
Men's Health Watchdog is for information only and is not medical advice. Sildenafil, tadalafil, finasteride, oral minoxidil and testosterone are prescription drugs (testosterone is a federally controlled substance); talk to a licensed clinician about whether one is right for you and at what dose. Partner links may earn us a commission; our score never depends on it. Compare other programs.