DudeMeds vs Maximus
Maximus scores higher overall (8.1 vs 5.2).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Maximus
Maximus scores 8.1/10 against 5.2 for DudeMeds, ahead on price, price transparency, clinical care, access and reputation. 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 | Maximus | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Not published | $24.99/mo (per month, sold as a 90-day supply) |
| Our score | 5.2/10 | 8.1/10 |
| Treatments | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Men's lab tests | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Men's lab tests, Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) |
| Medication in price | Included | Included |
| Drugs dispensed | Compounded | FDA-approved + compounded |
| Labs | Optional: $119 panel | Optional: $199.99 a year panel |
| Membership | None found | None |
| Insurance | Not stated | Not stated (HSA or FSA coverage depends on your plan) |
| States | 49 states (not SD), per its own site (2026-10-31) | All 50 states plus DC, per its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | Not clearly published; terms are shown at checkout | Month-to-month plans can turn off auto-renewal any time; 3-, 6- and 12-month plans run to the end of the term with no partial refund |
| FDA warning letters | None found (October 31, 2026) | Letter on record |
| Trustpilot | 2.3/5 (11 reviews) | 4.4/5 (1,104 reviews) |
| Best for | Men who want a compounded combination product and a cheap lab panel in one place. | Men who want a compounded ED protocol with no membership and nationwide availability. |
| 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 | Maximus |
|---|---|---|
| Erectile dysfunction (ED) | No all-in price published | $35.99/mo (monthly, billed every 30 days, auto-renews) source, 2026-10-31 |
| Hair loss | No all-in price published | $24.99/mo (per month, sold as a 90-day supply) source, 2026-10-31 |
| Men's lab tests | No all-in price published | No all-in price published |
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
Maximus: a closer look
Compounded ED protocols from $35.99 a month and hair loss tablets from $24.99, no membership fee. The FDA has sent Maximus a warning letter: FDA sent Maximus a warning letter on June 8, 2026 about website claims for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide (GLP-1 weight loss), not its ED or hair loss products.
In its favour
- No membership fee and free shipping
- Every US state for ED
- FDA-approved oral finasteride available
To weigh
- All ED products are compounded, not FDA-approved generics
- Consult fee not stated on the ED page
- FDA warning letter in 2026 over GLP-1 weight-loss marketing
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 Maximus
Best for men who want a compounded ED protocol with no membership and nationwide availability. Its lowest all-in plan is $24.99/mo (per month, sold as a 90-day supply).
Check Maximus's priceDudeMeds vs Maximus: questions people ask
Which is better, DudeMeds or Maximus?
On our published score DudeMeds rates 5.2 and Maximus rates 8.1. DudeMeds is best for men who want a compounded combination product and a cheap lab panel in one place; Maximus is best for men who want a compounded ED protocol with no membership and nationwide availability.
Do DudeMeds and Maximus offer the same treatments?
DudeMeds: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Men's lab tests. Maximus: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Men's lab tests, Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene).
Does either include the medication in the price?
DudeMeds: included. Maximus: 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.