Male Excel vs Maximus
Maximus scores higher overall (8.1 vs 5.5).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Maximus
Maximus 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
| Male Excel | Maximus | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Not published | $24.99/mo (per month, sold as a 90-day supply) |
| Our score | 5.5/10 | 8.1/10 |
| Treatments | 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 | Compounded | FDA-approved + compounded |
| Labs | An at-home hormone test comes with the order, per its FAQ | Optional: $199.99 a year panel |
| Membership | $99 a month Medical Membership, required for treatment | None |
| Insurance | No (its FAQ says it does not accept insurance) | Not stated (HSA or FSA coverage depends on your plan) |
| States | 39 states (not AL, AK, AR, CT, HI, ID, LA, MN, MS, NH, RI), per its own site (2026-10-31) | All 50 states plus DC, per its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | No contract, cancel anytime | 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 | 4.5/5 (6,826 reviews) | 4.4/5 (1,104 reviews) |
| Best for | Men who want compounded testosterone or clomiphene with thyroid support and accept a membership on top. | 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 | Male Excel | Maximus |
|---|---|---|
| Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) | No all-in price published | No all-in price published |
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
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 Male Excel
Best for men who want compounded testosterone or clomiphene with thyroid support and accept a membership on top.
Check Male Excel'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 priceMale Excel vs Maximus: questions people ask
Which is better, Male Excel or Maximus?
On our published score Male Excel rates 5.5 and Maximus rates 8.1. Male Excel is best for men who want compounded testosterone or clomiphene with thyroid support and accept a membership on top; Maximus is best for men who want a compounded ED protocol with no membership and nationwide availability.
Do Male Excel and Maximus offer the same treatments?
Male Excel: Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene). Maximus: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Men's lab tests, Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene).
Does either include the medication in the price?
Male Excel: included. Maximus: included.
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