Hims vs PeterMD
Hims scores higher overall (8.3 vs 6.3).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Hims
Hims scores 8.3/10 against 6.3 for PeterMD, ahead on price and clinical care. PeterMD can still be the better fit: it is best for men paying with an FSA or HSA who want FDA-approved generics.
Side by side
| Hims | PeterMD | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $22/mo (paid upfront in full; plan length not stated) | Not published |
| Our score | 8.3/10 | 6.3/10 |
| Treatments | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE), Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Men's lab tests, Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) |
| Medication in price | Included | Included |
| Drugs dispensed | FDA-approved + compounded | FDA-approved |
| Labs | Not stated | Optional: Quest panels from $247 |
| Membership | None shown on the ED, hair loss or PE pages; testosterone plans need a $49 membership at checkout, billing period not given | None found |
| Insurance | No insurance required | No; FSA and HSA accepted |
| States | All 50 states, per its own site (2026-10-31) | 48 states (not AL, ID), 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 | Auto-renews; cancel by email at least 48 hours before renewal; no refunds once medication is received |
| FDA warning letters | Letter on record | None found (October 31, 2026) |
| Trustpilot | 2.9/5 (9,684 reviews) | No profile we could quote |
| Best for | Men who want a large, well-known program with FDA-approved generics and discreet delivery. | Men paying with an FSA or HSA who want FDA-approved generics. |
| 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 | PeterMD |
|---|---|---|
| Erectile dysfunction (ED) | $22/mo (paid upfront in full; plan length not stated) source, 2026-10-31 | No all-in price published |
| Hair loss | $22/mo (billing terms not stated) source, 2026-10-31 | No all-in price published |
| 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)
PeterMD: a closer look
FDA-approved generic sildenafil from $6 a tablet and finasteride from $45 a month; FSA and HSA accepted. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming PeterMD.
In its favour
- FDA-approved generics only
- FSA and HSA accepted
- Pack prices published
To weigh
- Consult fee unclear, so no all-in monthly price
- Per-tablet prices are high next to other programs
- Trustpilot no longer shows its profile
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 PeterMD
Best for men paying with an FSA or HSA who want FDA-approved generics.
Check PeterMD's priceHims vs PeterMD: questions people ask
Which is better, Hims or PeterMD?
On our published score Hims rates 8.3 and PeterMD rates 6.3. Hims is best for men who want a large, well-known program with FDA-approved generics and discreet delivery; PeterMD is best for men paying with an FSA or HSA who want FDA-approved generics.
Do Hims and PeterMD offer the same treatments?
Hims: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE), Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene). PeterMD: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Men's lab tests, Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene).
Does either include the medication in the price?
Hims: included. PeterMD: 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.