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Best Direct Meds Alternatives

Direct Meds scores 73.5/100 in our independent evaluation, but it isn't the right fit for everyone. The most common reasons people look elsewhere: smaller company with less track record; and limited treatment categories. Here are the 8 brands that compete with it most directly, ranked by category overlap and overall score.

Read our full Direct Meds review for the complete score breakdown.

#1
78
Very Good
Hims & Hers

The largest publicly traded D2C telehealth platform, offering treatments across hair loss, ED, mental health, skincare, and weight loss.

  • Higher overall score (77.5/100 vs 73.5/100)
  • Lower starting price ($11/mo vs $179/mo)
  • Also treats Women's Health, Mental Health, Dermatology
#2
77
Very Good
Ro

Vertically integrated private telehealth with in-house pharmacy, diagnostics, and an Eli Lilly partnership for branded GLP-1s.

  • Higher overall score (77/100 vs 73.5/100)
  • Stronger trust & safety score (85 vs 72)
  • Lower starting price ($13/mo vs $179/mo)
#3
71
Good
MEDVi

Direct-to-consumer telehealth platform selling compounded GLP-1 weight-loss medications and a compounded sublingual ED product, backed by a 40-year pharmacy partner.

  • Lower starting price ($114/mo vs $179/mo)
  • Our pick for: Best No-Contract GLP-1, Best Multi-Format Medications
#4
68
Good
LifeMD

Publicly traded telehealth betting big on weight loss, with aggressive GLP-1 pricing and fast-growing subscriber base.

  • Lower starting price ($14/mo vs $179/mo)
  • Also treats Hair Loss, Dermatology, Hormone Therapy
  • Our pick for: Best GLP-1 Pricing
#5
67
Good
Mochi Health

Physician-founded telehealth platform offering flat-rate compounded GLP-1 medications with dietitian support, expanding into 15+ specialty care categories.

  • Lower starting price ($49/mo vs $179/mo)
  • Also treats Women's Health, Mental Health, Dermatology
#6
66
Good
Rugiet

Men's telehealth platform best known for its compounded sublingual ED treatment combining sildenafil, tadalafil, and apomorphine in a single fast-acting dose.

  • Lower starting price ($49/mo vs $179/mo)
  • Also treats Hormone Therapy, Hair Loss
#7
64
Fair
Eden

DTC telehealth platform specializing in compounded GLP-1 weight-loss medications with flat-rate dose-independent pricing and the world's first compounded GLP-1 gummy.

  • Lower starting price ($124/mo vs $179/mo)
  • Also treats Hair Loss, Hormone Therapy, Dermatology
#8
62
Fair
Male Excel

TRT-focused telehealth clinic specializing in daily microdosing testosterone protocols with bundled monitoring, serving 100,000+ men since 2018.

  • Lower starting price ($65/mo vs $179/mo)
  • Also treats Hormone Therapy

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