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Josie vs Male Excel: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Josie 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 57.6/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, reputation. Josie comes out ahead on value, product range.

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Josie
Fair

Small menopause-focused telehealth brand selling compounded and branded GLP-1s, microdose GLP-1 maintenance plans and estradiol/progesterone HRT at flat published prices.

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62

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

DimensionJosieMale Excel
Overall Score57.6/10062/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%50/10070/100 ✓
Value25%70/100 ✓50/100
Experience20%58/10070/100 ✓
Product Range15%60/100 ✓50/100
Reputation10%45/10070/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded—2018
Headquarters—Charlotte, NC
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories34
Treatments listed76
Starting price$90/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.

CategoryJosieMale Excel
Hormone Therapy$90–$100
Estradiol Patch or Cream (HRT)
$194–$220
Triclozene Oral Compound
Weight Loss / GLP-1$189
Microdose GLP-1 Maintenance (semaglutide or tirzepatide)
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Josie

+Flat pricing at any dose, published before intake: compounded semaglutide $249/mo ($194/mo prepaid annually), tirzepatide $349/mo ($233/mo annually)
+Offers injectable, oral ODT and microdose ($189/mo) GLP-1 formats alongside HRT in one women's-midlife intake
+Names its lead clinician (Dr. Ana Lisa Carr, MD, board-certified in family medicine) and says it serves all 50 states
−FDA warning letter (Feb 20, 2026) for misbranded compounded semaglutide/tirzepatide marketing
−White-label setup: Josie is a trade name of One Eleven Nutrition LLC on the CareValidate platform, and its terms say it doesn't control provider decisions
−An $80 consultation fee applies if a provider approves a plan and the patient declines medication, and filled orders are non-refundable
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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
−Testosterone medication is billed every other month as a 60-day supply, and shipping is charged separately on those products
−Homepage advertises testosterone therapy starting at $99/month with no hidden costs, but the $99 is a mandatory membership that includes no medication; the cheapest real entry is about $194/mo plus shipping, with a further $99 due up front
−High all-in cost: $99/mo membership + $95-132/mo medication + shipping = $220-250+/mo
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Josie vs Male Excel — FAQ

Is Josie better than Male Excel?

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Male Excel scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (62/100 vs 57.6/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, reputation. Josie comes out ahead on value, product range.

Is Josie or Male Excel cheaper?

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Male Excel has the lower starting price (from $65/mo vs $90/mo for Josie). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Josie and Male Excel both offer?

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Both platforms treat Hormone Therapy, Weight Loss / GLP-1. Josie covers 3 treatment categories total and Male Excel covers 4.

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