Hims vs Male Excel
Hims scores higher overall (8.3 vs 5.5).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Hims
Hims scores 8.3/10 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
| Hims | Male Excel | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $22/mo (paid upfront in full; plan length not stated) | Not published |
| Our score | 8.3/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Treatments | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE), Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) | Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) |
| Medication in price | Included | Included |
| Drugs dispensed | FDA-approved + compounded | Compounded |
| Labs | Not stated | An at-home hormone test comes with the order, per its FAQ |
| Membership | None shown on the ED, hair loss or PE pages; testosterone plans need a $49 membership at checkout, billing period not given | $99 a month Medical Membership, required for treatment |
| Insurance | No insurance required | No (its FAQ says it does not accept insurance) |
| States | All 50 states, 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 at least 48 hours before the next order date; no refund guaranteed once the pharmacy processes an order | No contract, cancel anytime |
| FDA warning letters | Letter on record | None found (October 31, 2026) |
| Trustpilot | 2.9/5 (9,684 reviews) | 4.5/5 (6,826 reviews) |
| Best for | Men who want a large, well-known program with FDA-approved generics and discreet delivery. | Men who want compounded testosterone or clomiphene with thyroid support and accept a membership on top. |
| 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 | Hims | Male Excel |
|---|---|---|
| Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) | No all-in price published | No all-in price 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)
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 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 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 priceHims vs Male Excel: questions people ask
Which is better, Hims or Male Excel?
On our published score Hims rates 8.3 and Male Excel rates 5.5. Hims is best for men who want a large, well-known program with FDA-approved generics and discreet delivery; Male Excel is best for men who want compounded testosterone or clomiphene with thyroid support and accept a membership on top.
Do Hims and Male Excel offer the same treatments?
Hims: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE), Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene). Male Excel: Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene).
Does either include the medication in the price?
Hims: included. Male Excel: 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.