GoodRx Care vs Male Excel
GoodRx Care scores higher overall (8.1 vs 5.5).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: GoodRx Care
GoodRx Care scores 8.1/10 against 5.5 for Male Excel, ahead on price, clinical care and access. Male Excel can still be the better fit: it is best for men who want compounded testosterone or clomiphene with thyroid support and accept a membership on top.
Side by side
| GoodRx Care | Male Excel | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $16/mo (depends on delivery cadence) | Not published |
| Our score | 8.1/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Treatments | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss | Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) |
| Medication in price | Included | Included |
| Drugs dispensed | FDA-approved | Compounded |
| Labs | Not stated | An at-home hormone test comes with the order, per its FAQ |
| Membership | None required, per GoodRx's launch release | $99 a month Medical Membership, required for treatment |
| Insurance | No (GoodRx Care Direct is not insurance) | No (its FAQ says it does not accept insurance) |
| States | 48 states (not ND, SC), per its own site (2026-10-31) | 39 states (not AL, AK, AR, CT, HI, ID, LA, MN, MS, NH, RI), per its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | Cancel any time from the GoodRx dashboard | No contract, cancel anytime |
| FDA warning letters | None found (October 31, 2026) | None found (October 31, 2026) |
| Trustpilot | 3.8/5 (4,071 reviews) | 4.5/5 (6,826 reviews) |
| Best for | Men who want FDA-approved generics only from a large, familiar brand. | Men who want compounded testosterone or clomiphene with thyroid support and accept a membership on top. |
| Prices checked | 2026-10-31 | 2026-10-31 |
GoodRx Care: a closer look
GoodRx's own ED and hair loss subscriptions with FDA-approved generics, from $16 to $18 a month. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming GoodRx Care.
In its favour
- FDA-approved generics only
- Consult and delivery in one monthly price
- Cancel any time from the dashboard
To weigh
- Prices are 'from' figures in press material, not a full price list
- Trustpilot score covers all of GoodRx, mostly coupons
- FTC order in 2023 over sharing health data for ads
Male Excel: a closer look
Compounded testosterone or clomiphene with thyroid support, from $95 a month for the medication, plus a $99 monthly membership. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming Male Excel.
In its favour
- Prices published for each form, with the 60-day supply stated
- Large Trustpilot sample
- An at-home hormone test comes with the order
To weigh
- A $99 monthly membership and a $99 consultation come on top of the medication
- Every product is compounded, not FDA-approved
- Its pricing page shows two prices ($95 and $120) for the same oral product
Which should you choose?
Choose GoodRx Care
Best for men who want FDA-approved generics only from a large, familiar brand. Its lowest all-in plan is $16/mo (depends on delivery cadence).
Check GoodRx Care's priceChoose Male Excel
Best for men who want compounded testosterone or clomiphene with thyroid support and accept a membership on top.
Check Male Excel's priceGoodRx Care vs Male Excel: questions people ask
Which is better, GoodRx Care or Male Excel?
On our published score GoodRx Care rates 8.1 and Male Excel rates 5.5. GoodRx Care is best for men who want FDA-approved generics only from a large, familiar brand; Male Excel is best for men who want compounded testosterone or clomiphene with thyroid support and accept a membership on top.
Do GoodRx Care and Male Excel offer the same treatments?
GoodRx Care: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss. Male Excel: Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene).
Does either include the medication in the price?
GoodRx Care: included. Male Excel: included.
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