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Fem Excel vs Maximus: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Fem Excel 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 63.9/100), leading on value, product range. Fem Excel comes out ahead on trust & safety, 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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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

DimensionFem ExcelMaximus
Overall Score63.9/10065.3/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%66/100 ✓62/100
Value25%60/10068/100 ✓
Experience20%72/10072/100
Product Range15%55/10065/100 ✓
Reputation10%64/100 ✓55/100

At a Glance

Founded—2020
HeadquartersCharlotte, NCSanta Monica, CA
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories24
Treatments listed56
Starting price$108/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.

CategoryFem ExcelMaximus
Hormone Therapy$114–$149
Testosterone for Women (compounded)
$99.99
Testosterone Injections (cypionate)

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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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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Fem Excel vs Maximus — FAQ

Is Fem Excel better than Maximus?

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Maximus scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (65.3/100 vs 63.9/100), leading on value, product range. Fem Excel comes out ahead on trust & safety, reputation.

Is Fem Excel or Maximus cheaper?

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Maximus has the lower starting price (from $49.99/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 Maximus both offer?

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Both platforms treat Hormone Therapy. Fem Excel covers 2 treatment categories total and Maximus covers 4.

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