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Fem Excel vs LifeMD: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

LifeMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68/100 vs 63.9/100), leading on value, product range. Fem Excel comes out ahead on trust & safety, experience, reputation.

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Women's bioidentical hormone therapy arm of Excel Medical (sister brand of Male Excel), pairing a $99/mo membership with separately billed compounded estradiol, progesterone, testosterone and thyroid.

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LifeMD
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Publicly traded telehealth betting big on weight loss, with aggressive GLP-1 pricing and fast-growing subscriber base.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionFem ExcelLifeMD
Overall Score63.9/10068/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%66/100 ✓65/100
Value25%60/10075/100 ✓
Experience20%72/100 ✓70/100
Product Range15%55/10065/100 ✓
Reputation10%64/100 ✓60/100

At a Glance

Founded—2020
HeadquartersCharlotte, NCNew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoYes (LFMD)
Treatment categories26
Treatments listed55
Starting price$108/mo$14/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.

CategoryFem ExcelLifeMD
Hormone Therapy$114–$149
Testosterone for Women (compounded)
$99
Testosterone Program (via Rex MD)

Fem Excel

+Medication prices are published per drug ($50/mo core hormones, testosterone from $15/mo, metformin from $24/mo)
+Full women's hormone menu including testosterone and thyroid, plus metformin and spironolactone for PCOS
+Consistent patient sentiment (4.5/5 Trustpilot on about 820 reviews) and the company answers 95% of negative reviews
−Mandatory $99/mo membership stacks on top of medication, so a two-hormone regimen is about $199/mo before shipping
−Medications are billed every two months, doubling each charge
−Unavailable in AK, AR, CT, HI, ID, LA, MS, NH and RI
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LifeMD

+Novo Nordisk partnership for branded Wegovy pill and subscription program
+Eli Lilly partnership for branded Zepbound access
+Publicly traded with quarterly earnings transparency — 25% revenue growth in 2025
−Compounded GLP-1s discontinued — pivoted to branded medications
−Aggressive marketing draws scrutiny from health professionals
−Narrower treatment range than Hims or Ro
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Fem Excel vs LifeMD — FAQ

Is Fem Excel better than LifeMD?

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LifeMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68/100 vs 63.9/100), leading on value, product range. Fem Excel comes out ahead on trust & safety, experience, reputation.

Is Fem Excel or LifeMD cheaper?

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LifeMD has the lower starting price (from $14/mo vs $108/mo for Fem Excel). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Fem Excel and LifeMD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Hormone Therapy. Fem Excel covers 2 treatment categories total and LifeMD covers 6.

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