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Hims & Hers vs Male Excel: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Hims & Hers 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

Hims & Hers scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77.5/100 vs 62/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range.

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Hims & Hers
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The largest publicly traded D2C telehealth platform, offering treatments across hair loss, ED, mental health, skincare, and weight loss.

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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

DimensionHims & HersMale Excel
Overall Score77.5/10062/100
Trust & Safety30%75/10070/100
Value25%70/10050/100
Experience20%85/10070/100
Product Range15%90/10050/100
Reputation10%70/10070/100

At a Glance

Founded20172018
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CACharlotte, NC
Publicly tradedYes (HIMS)No
Treatment categories74
Treatments listed97
Starting price$11/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.

CategoryHims & HersMale Excel
Weight Loss / GLP-1$149–$299
Branded Wegovy (oral/injectable)
$499
Semaglutide Weight Loss
Men's Health
Sexual Health$11–$44
Tadalafil (generic Cialis)
$65
Sildenafil 100mg

Hims & Hers

+Widest treatment category coverage of any D2C telehealth brand
+Vertically integrated pharmacy keeps costs down and shipping fast
+Publicly traded with transparent financials
Compounded GLP-1 programs being phased out after Novo Nordisk deal
Subscription auto-renewal complaints common on Reddit
Customer support response times vary
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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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Hims & Hers vs Male Excel — FAQ

Is Hims & Hers better than Male Excel?

Hims & Hers scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77.5/100 vs 62/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range.

Is Hims & Hers or Male Excel cheaper?

Hims & Hers has the lower starting price (from $11/mo vs $65/mo for Male Excel). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Hims & Hers and Male Excel both offer?

Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1, Men's Health, Sexual Health. Hims & Hers covers 7 treatment categories total and Male Excel covers 4.

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