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Calibrate vs Hims & Hers: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Calibrate and Hims & Hers based on our independent scoring across trust, value, experience, product range, and reputation — plus real pricing for the treatments they both offer.

Our Verdict

Hims & Hers scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77.5/100 vs 66.9/100), leading on value, experience, product range, reputation. Calibrate comes out ahead on trust & safety.

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Calibrate is a year-long metabolic-reset program pairing coaching and biomarker tracking with insurance-navigated branded GLP-1 prescribing — built for members who already have GLP-1 coverage, not cash-pay patients.

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

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Score Breakdown

DimensionCalibrateHims & Hers
Overall Score66.9/10077.5/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%76/100 ✓75/100
Value25%58/10070/100 ✓
Experience20%72/10085/100 ✓
Product Range15%60/10090/100 ✓
Reputation10%62/10070/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20192017
HeadquartersNew York, NYSan Francisco, CA
Publicly tradedNoYes (HIMS)
Treatment categories17
Treatments listed29
Starting price$25/mo$11/mo

Pricing Where They Compete

Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.

CategoryCalibrateHims & Hers
Weight Loss / GLP-1$25–$1350
Insurance-Navigated Branded GLP-1
$149–$299
Branded Wegovy (oral/injectable)

Calibrate

+Comprehensive year-long program combining 1:1 coaching, biomarker/lab review, and a connected smart scale alongside GLP-1 prescribing
+Insurance-navigation support aims to get members GLP-1 medication near a $25/month copay when commercial coverage applies
+Strong Trustpilot rating (4.5/5, ~1,200 reviews) with many members reporting 40-70+ lb losses
−Poor fit and high cost for cash-pay patients without GLP-1 insurance coverage — medication bills separately and can approach full brand retail (roughly $1,000+/month) if a plan doesn't cover it
−$199/month program fee requires a 3-month minimum commitment ($597) before month-to-month conversion
−Reports of 3+ week waits for medication-dose changes and inconsistent coach assignment session-to-session
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Hims & Hers

+Widest treatment category coverage of any D2C telehealth brand
+Vertically integrated pharmacy keeps costs down and shipping fast
+Publicly traded with transparent financials
−Compounded GLP-1 programs being phased out after Novo Nordisk deal
−Subscription auto-renewal complaints common on Reddit
−Customer support response times vary
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Calibrate vs Hims & Hers — FAQ

Is Calibrate better than Hims & Hers?

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Hims & Hers scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77.5/100 vs 66.9/100), leading on value, experience, product range, reputation. Calibrate comes out ahead on trust & safety.

Is Calibrate or Hims & Hers cheaper?

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Hims & Hers has the lower starting price (from $11/mo vs $25/mo for Calibrate). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Calibrate and Hims & Hers both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. Calibrate covers 1 treatment category total and Hims & Hers covers 7.

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