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Maximus vs TeleDirectMD: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

TeleDirectMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (66.5/100 vs 65.3/100), leading on trust & safety, value. Maximus comes out ahead on experience, product range, reputation. Maximus has the lower entry price (from $49.99/mo vs $79/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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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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TeleDirectMD is a solo-physician virtual practice offering $79 flat-fee video visits for urgent care, sexual health, skin, women's health and chronic-medication refills in 44 states plus DC.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionMaximusTeleDirectMD
Overall Score65.3/10066.5/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%62/10070/100 ✓
Value25%68/10076/100 ✓
Experience20%72/100 ✓66/100
Product Range15%65/100 ✓54/100
Reputation10%55/100 ✓52/100

At a Glance

Founded2020—
HeadquartersSanta Monica, CA—
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories45
Treatments listed65
Starting price$49.99/mo$79/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.

CategoryMaximusTeleDirectMD
Sexual Health$49.99
Blood Flow ED Protocol
$79
ED Visit

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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TeleDirectMD

+One all-in $79 cash price per visit, published up front and HSA/FSA eligible
+Every visit is a live video consult with a named, board-certified physician, never a mid-level provider or a questionnaire-only review
+Fast access: visits typically start within 1–2 hours of booking, 7 days a week, and prescriptions go to the patient's own pharmacy
−A single physician handles all visits, which limits capacity and continuity of care
−No GLP-1, weight-loss or controlled-substance prescribing
−Not available in AR, MA, NM, NY, OR or RI
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Maximus vs TeleDirectMD — FAQ

Is Maximus better than TeleDirectMD?

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TeleDirectMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (66.5/100 vs 65.3/100), leading on trust & safety, value. Maximus comes out ahead on experience, product range, reputation. Maximus has the lower entry price (from $49.99/mo vs $79/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Maximus or TeleDirectMD cheaper?

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Maximus has the lower starting price (from $49.99/mo vs $79/mo for TeleDirectMD). 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 TeleDirectMD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Sexual Health. Maximus covers 4 treatment categories total and TeleDirectMD covers 5.

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