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Josie vs Maximus: Which Is Better?

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

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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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65

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

DimensionJosieMaximus
Overall Score57.6/10065.3/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%50/10062/100 ✓
Value25%70/100 ✓68/100
Experience20%58/10072/100 ✓
Product Range15%60/10065/100 ✓
Reputation10%45/10055/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded—2020
Headquarters—Santa Monica, CA
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories34
Treatments listed76
Starting price$90/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.

CategoryJosieMaximus
Hormone Therapy$90–$100
Estradiol Patch or Cream (HRT)
$99.99
Testosterone Injections (cypionate)
Weight Loss / GLP-1$189
Microdose GLP-1 Maintenance (semaglutide or tirzepatide)
$199–$399
GLP-1 Weight Loss

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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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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Josie vs Maximus — FAQ

Is Josie better than Maximus?

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Maximus scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (65.3/100 vs 57.6/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Josie comes out ahead on value.

Is Josie or Maximus cheaper?

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

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

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