Men's Health Watchdog

Male Excel vs PeterMD

PeterMD scores higher overall (6.3 vs 5.5).

By Julian Caraulani · prices checked

Quick verdict

Our pick between the two: PeterMD

PeterMD scores 6.3/10 against 5.5 for Male Excel, ahead on 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 ExcelPeterMD
Lowest priceNot publishedNot published
Our score5.5/106.3/10
TreatmentsLow testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene)Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Men's lab tests, Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene)
Medication in priceIncludedIncluded
Drugs dispensedCompoundedFDA-approved
LabsAn at-home hormone test comes with the order, per its FAQOptional: Quest panels from $247
Membership$99 a month Medical Membership, required for treatmentNone found
InsuranceNo (its FAQ says it does not accept insurance)No; FSA and HSA accepted
States39 states (not AL, AK, AR, CT, HI, ID, LA, MN, MS, NH, RI), per its own site (2026-10-31)48 states (not AL, ID), per its own site (2026-10-31)
CancellationNo contract, cancel anytimeAuto-renews; cancel by email at least 48 hours before renewal; no refunds once medication is received
FDA warning lettersNone found (October 31, 2026)None found (October 31, 2026)
Trustpilot4.5/5 (6,826 reviews)No profile we could quote
Best forMen who want compounded testosterone or clomiphene with thyroid support and accept a membership on top.Men paying with an FSA or HSA who want FDA-approved generics.
Prices checked2026-10-312026-10-31

Price by treatment

The lowest all-in plan each publishes for the treatments both offer, with the page we read it on.

TreatmentMale ExcelPeterMD
Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene)No all-in price publishedNo 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

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 Male Excel

Best for men who want compounded testosterone or clomiphene with thyroid support and accept a membership on top.

Check Male Excel's price

Choose PeterMD

Best for men paying with an FSA or HSA who want FDA-approved generics.

Check PeterMD's price

Male Excel vs PeterMD: questions people ask

Which is better, Male Excel or PeterMD?

On our published score Male Excel rates 5.5 and PeterMD rates 6.3. Male Excel is best for men who want compounded testosterone or clomiphene with thyroid support and accept a membership on top; PeterMD is best for men paying with an FSA or HSA who want FDA-approved generics.

Do Male Excel and PeterMD offer the same treatments?

Male Excel: 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?

Male Excel: 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.