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Defy Medical vs Maximus: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

Defy Medical scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (71.9/100 vs 65.3/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Maximus comes out ahead on value. Maximus has the lower entry price (from $49.99/mo vs $150/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Defy Medical

Good

Physician-led telemedicine hormone clinic offering TRT, women's HRT, peptides, GLP-1s, and sexual-health treatments through its own 503B pharmacy.

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Maximus

Good

Maximus is a Santa Monica-based men's telehealth brand focused on testosterone and blood-flow (ED) protocols with published, comparison-ready pricing.

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Score Breakdown

Dimension	Defy Medical	Maximus
Overall Score	71.9/100 ✓	65.3/100
Trust & Safety30%	72/100 ✓	62/100
Value25%	60/100	68/100 ✓
Experience20%	78/100 ✓	72/100
Product Range15%	78/100 ✓	65/100
Reputation10%	80/100 ✓	55/100

At a Glance

Founded	2011	2020
Headquarters	Tampa, FL	Santa Monica, CA
Publicly traded	No	No
Treatment categories	3	4
Treatments listed	4	6
Starting price	$150/mo	$49.99/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.

Category	Defy Medical	Maximus
Hormone Therapy	$150–$250 Women's Bioidentical HRT	$99.99 Testosterone Injections (cypionate)
Weight Loss / GLP-1	$150–$250 GLP-1 Weight Loss (Semaglutide/Tirzepatide)	$199–$399 GLP-1 Weight Loss
Sexual Health	—	$49.99 Blood Flow ED Protocol

Defy Medical

+15 years in operation (founded 2011) — one of the longest-running cash-pay hormone-therapy telehealth brands, with a named Medical Director (Dr. Justin Saya)

+Trustpilot rating of 4.8/5 across 4,144 reviews, and the company responds to 94% of negative reviews, typically within 24 hours

+Broad treatment range from a single provider — TRT, women's HRT, peptides, GLP-1s, sexual dysfunction, and hair loss — dispensed through its own 503B-registered pharmacy with labs required before prescribing

−Pricing is not published on the website; patients must complete a roughly $250 consult before learning treatment costs, a transparency gap versus competitors that post pricing upfront

−Some patients report delays of a week or more between consult and medication fulfillment

−Mobile app quality lags the web experience, per patient feedback

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Maximus

+Per-protocol prices published on the website rather than gated behind an intake form

+Strong Trustpilot rating (4.4/5, 1,072 reviews) with consistent praise for support responsiveness

+Headline pricing for testosterone and ED protocols is easy to compare side by side

−BBB rating of B- (not accredited), with 18 closed complaints in the last 3 years

−Headline monthly prices require annual billing commitment; effective cost is higher on flexible terms

−Patient reports of unexpected charges and billing errors requiring bank intervention to resolve

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Defy Medical vs Maximus — FAQ

Is Defy Medical better than Maximus?

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Is Defy Medical or Maximus cheaper?

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Maximus has the lower starting price (from $49.99/mo vs $150/mo for Defy Medical). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Defy Medical and Maximus both offer?

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Both platforms treat Hormone Therapy, Weight Loss / GLP-1, Sexual Health. Defy Medical covers 3 treatment categories total and Maximus covers 4.

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