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Maximus vs Ro: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

Ro scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77/100 vs 65.3/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Maximus comes out ahead on value.

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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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Ro
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Vertically integrated private telehealth with in-house pharmacy, diagnostics, and an Eli Lilly partnership for branded GLP-1s.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionMaximusRo
Overall Score65.3/10077/100
Trust & Safety30%62/10085/100
Value25%68/10065/100
Experience20%72/10080/100
Product Range15%65/10075/100
Reputation10%55/10080/100

At a Glance

Founded20202017
HeadquartersSanta Monica, CANew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories45
Treatments listed69
Starting price$49.99/mo$13/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.

CategoryMaximusRo
Men's Health
Sexual Health$49.99
Blood Flow ED Protocol
$32–$80
Sildenafil
Weight Loss / GLP-1$199–$399
GLP-1 Weight Loss
$149–$299
Branded Wegovy Pill (oral semaglutide)

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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Ro

+Direct Eli Lilly partnership for branded Zepbound
+Novo Nordisk partnership for branded Wegovy pill at lowest cash-pay price
+In-house pharmacy and diagnostics lab
Higher prices than competitors using compounded medications
$145/mo membership fee on top of medication costs
Narrower treatment range than Hims & Hers
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Maximus vs Ro — FAQ

Is Maximus better than Ro?

Ro scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77/100 vs 65.3/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Maximus comes out ahead on value.

Is Maximus or Ro cheaper?

Ro has the lower starting price (from $13/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 Ro both offer?

Both platforms treat Men's Health, Sexual Health, Weight Loss / GLP-1. Maximus covers 4 treatment categories total and Ro covers 5.

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