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Maximus vs PlushCare: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

PlushCare scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.3/100 vs 65.3/100), leading on trust & safety, reputation. Maximus comes out ahead on value, experience.

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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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PlushCare is a virtual primary-care membership service that layers weight-loss visits and branded GLP-1 prescriptions onto its core telehealth offering, rather than running a dedicated compounded-GLP-1 program.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionMaximusPlushCare
Overall Score65.3/10068.3/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%62/10078/100 ✓
Value25%68/100 ✓62/100
Experience20%72/100 ✓62/100
Product Range15%65/10065/100
Reputation10%55/10072/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20202014
HeadquartersSanta Monica, CASan Francisco, CA
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories42
Treatments listed63
Starting price$49.99/mo$20/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.

CategoryMaximusPlushCare
Weight Loss / GLP-1$199–$399
GLP-1 Weight Loss
$650–$1100
Branded GLP-1 Prescription (Wegovy, Saxenda)

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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PlushCare

+Low $19.99/mo membership with first month free, and insurance-eligible visits as low as a $30 copay
+Accepts major insurance plans (Aetna, Cigna, Humana), broader than most single-purpose GLP-1 telehealth startups
+Physician-led primary care model covers ongoing and chronic care beyond a single weight-loss funnel
−Branded GLP-1 medication (Zepbound, Wegovy) is billed separately at the pharmacy — without insurance coverage this can run roughly $1,000+/month, dwarfing the low membership fee
−No compounded GLP-1 option, so cash-pay patients without drug coverage face full retail brand pricing
−Trustpilot pattern of unexpected recurring membership charges and difficulty cancelling
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Maximus vs PlushCare — FAQ

Is Maximus better than PlushCare?

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PlushCare scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68.3/100 vs 65.3/100), leading on trust & safety, reputation. Maximus comes out ahead on value, experience.

Is Maximus or PlushCare cheaper?

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PlushCare has the lower starting price (from $20/mo vs $49.99/mo for Maximus). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Maximus and PlushCare both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. Maximus covers 4 treatment categories total and PlushCare covers 2.

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