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Curology vs ProlongMD: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

Curology scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (69.7/100 vs 60.1/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, reputation. ProlongMD comes out ahead on value, product range. ProlongMD has the lower entry price (from $25/mo vs $30/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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Custom-compounded prescription skincare pioneer offering personalized acne, rosacea, and anti-aging formulas via async dermatology consults.

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Small, veteran-owned cash-pay telehealth practice offering compounded GLP-1s, TRT, enclomiphene, women's hormones, ED, hair loss and peptides after a $79 video consult.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionCurologyProlongMD
Overall Score69.7/100 ✓60.1/100
Trust & Safety30%72/100 ✓52/100
Value25%70/10074/100 ✓
Experience20%68/100 ✓55/100
Product Range15%65/10070/100 ✓
Reputation10%72/100 ✓45/100

At a Glance

Founded20142025
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CAPhoenix, AZ
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories28
Treatments listed213
Starting price$30/mo$25/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.

CategoryCurologyProlongMD
Hair Loss$35–$50
Hair Formula
$25
Oral Finasteride 5 mg

Curology

+Largest independent compounded-Rx skincare brand, with over a decade of operating history
+Formulas are individually tailored by a licensed provider rather than a fixed SKU
+Customer support is consistently described as fast and helpful when reached
−Recurring complaints about the low-cost trial auto-converting into a full-price subscription with unclear terms
−Strict no-refund policy frustrates patients disputing charges after cancellation
−Phone support is limited; several reviewers were routed to chatbot-only assistance
Read the full Curology review →

ProlongMD

+Low published prices: compounded semaglutide/B12 from $99/mo and tirzepatide/B12 from $149/mo, with no membership fee
+$79 video consult is credited toward the first treatment purchase, and a written price-match policy covers comparable injectable programs
+Names its prescribing clinicians (two physicians, two nurse practitioners) and runs synchronous video visits
−Sells BPC-157/TB-500 and GHK-Cu/BPC-157/KPV/TB-500 'peptide blends', compounds the FDA has flagged for safety concerns and which have no approved drug form
−Dispensing pharmacies are not named, and the states served are not published (visible reviews come only from TX and CO)
−Very new (LLC formed August 2025) with no independent review footprint; several on-site star ratings have no review text
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Curology vs ProlongMD — FAQ

Is Curology better than ProlongMD?

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Curology scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (69.7/100 vs 60.1/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, reputation. ProlongMD comes out ahead on value, product range. ProlongMD has the lower entry price (from $25/mo vs $30/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Curology or ProlongMD cheaper?

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ProlongMD has the lower starting price (from $25/mo vs $30/mo for Curology). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Curology and ProlongMD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Hair Loss. Curology covers 2 treatment categories total and ProlongMD covers 8.

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