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Fridays vs Male Excel: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

Male Excel scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (62/100 vs 55.3/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Fridays comes out ahead on value.

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Bootstrapped GLP-1 weight-management clinic offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with bundled dietitian, fitness, and mental health coaching.

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TRT-focused telehealth clinic specializing in daily microdosing testosterone protocols with bundled monitoring, serving 100,000+ men since 2018.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionFridaysMale Excel
Overall Score55.3/10062/100
Trust & Safety30%55/10070/100
Value25%75/10050/100
Experience20%50/10070/100
Product Range15%30/10050/100
Reputation10%55/10070/100

At a Glance

Founded20232018
HeadquartersIrvine, CACharlotte, NC
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories14
Treatments listed57
Starting price$98/mo$65/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.

CategoryFridaysMale Excel
Weight Loss / GLP-1$98
Branded Wegovy (Pill or Pen)
$499
Semaglutide Weight Loss

Fridays

+Comprehensive all-inclusive pricing: labs, unlimited visits, dietitian, mental health support, and fitness app bundled
+Competitive compounded GLP-1 pricing starting at $150/mo on annual plan
+Unique insurance concierge handles prior authorizations for brand-name GLP-1s
BBB 'F' rating — failed to respond to 9 out of 11 complaints
Reports of ineffective compounded semaglutide; one customer received medication from pharmacy with health violations
Billing problems: duplicate charges (one customer charged 6 times), difficulty canceling
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Male Excel

+Pioneering daily microdosing TRT protocol that mimics natural testosterone rhythms
+Strong satisfaction at scale: 4.6/5 Trustpilot (4,287 reviews), BBB A+ rating
+Comprehensive monitoring: 6-month blood panels, 60-day assessments, unlimited provider access
High all-in cost: $99/mo membership + $95-132/mo medication + shipping = $220-250+/mo
Billing and cancellation complaints are a recurring theme on Trustpilot and BBB
No insurance accepted — cash-pay only
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Fridays vs Male Excel — FAQ

Is Fridays better than Male Excel?

Male Excel scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (62/100 vs 55.3/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Fridays comes out ahead on value.

Is Fridays or Male Excel cheaper?

Male Excel has the lower starting price (from $65/mo vs $98/mo for Fridays). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Fridays and Male Excel both offer?

Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. Fridays covers 1 treatment category total and Male Excel covers 4.

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