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Defy Medical vs MEDVi: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Defy Medical and MEDVi 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 70.5/100), leading on experience, product range, reputation. MEDVi comes out ahead on trust & safety, value. MEDVi has the lower entry price (from $114/mo vs $150/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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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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MEDVi
Good

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.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionDefy MedicalMEDVi
Overall Score71.9/100 ✓70.5/100
Trust & Safety30%72/10073/100 ✓
Value25%60/10074/100 ✓
Experience20%78/100 ✓68/100
Product Range15%78/100 ✓65/100
Reputation10%80/100 ✓67/100

At a Glance

Founded20112023
HeadquartersTampa, FLNewark, DE
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories33
Treatments listed45
Starting price$150/mo$114/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.

CategoryDefy MedicalMEDVi
Weight Loss / GLP-1$150–$250
GLP-1 Weight Loss (Semaglutide/Tirzepatide)
$179–$299
Compounded Semaglutide (Injectable)
Sexual Health—$114–$179
MEDVi QUAD (4-in-1 ED Sublingual)

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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MEDVi

+Competitive GLP-1 intro pricing at $179/mo for semaglutide
+No long-term contract — month-to-month with no commitment required
+Established pharmacy partner (Belmar Pharma, 40+ years in operation)
−Significant price jump after month 1: semaglutide goes from $179 to $299 (67% increase)
−Difficult cancellation and refund process — 72-hour window, reports of 50+ contact attempts
−Trustpilot rating may be inflated by invited reviews; ConsumerAffairs paints much more negative picture
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Defy Medical vs MEDVi — FAQ

Is Defy Medical better than MEDVi?

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Defy Medical scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (71.9/100 vs 70.5/100), leading on experience, product range, reputation. MEDVi comes out ahead on trust & safety, value. MEDVi has the lower entry price (from $114/mo vs $150/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Defy Medical or MEDVi cheaper?

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MEDVi has the lower starting price (from $114/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 MEDVi both offer?

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

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