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Fay vs Maximus: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Fay 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

Maximus scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (65.3/100 vs 61.9/100), leading on experience, product range. Fay comes out ahead on trust & safety, value, reputation. Fay has the lower entry price (from $0/mo vs $49.99/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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Fay
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Insurance-billed marketplace for virtual registered-dietitian care (weight management, diabetes, GLP-1 support, PCOS); it does not prescribe medication.

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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

DimensionFayMaximus
Overall Score61.9/10065.3/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%66/100 ✓62/100
Value25%70/100 ✓68/100
Experience20%62/10072/100 ✓
Product Range15%40/10065/100 ✓
Reputation10%62/100 ✓55/100

At a Glance

Founded20222020
HeadquartersSchaumburg, ILSanta Monica, CA
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories24
Treatments listed16
Starting price$0/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.

CategoryFayMaximus
Weight Loss / GLP-1Free–$150
Registered Dietitian Sessions
$199–$399
GLP-1 Weight Loss

Fay

+Registered dietitians only, in-network with 700+ plans; many members pay $0 per session
+Pre-booking price estimator based on the member's insurance benefits
+Large clinician bench (3,400+ RDs) covering 30+ specialties including diabetes, PCOS and GLP-1 nutrition support
−No prescribers: Fay cannot prescribe or supply GLP-1s or any other medication
−Insurance estimates are unreliable per reviewers, with '$0 copay' visits later billed at $230 up to $1,400
−Reports of unexpected recurring charges and charges continuing after cancellation
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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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Fay vs Maximus — FAQ

Is Fay better than Maximus?

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Maximus scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (65.3/100 vs 61.9/100), leading on experience, product range. Fay comes out ahead on trust & safety, value, reputation. Fay has the lower entry price (from $0/mo vs $49.99/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Fay or Maximus cheaper?

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Fay has the lower starting price (from $0/mo vs $49.99/mo for Maximus). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Fay and Maximus both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. Fay covers 2 treatment categories total and Maximus covers 4.

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