DudeMeds vs Maximus: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

52 providers verified independently·Independent research·How we rank →

DudeMeds beats Maximus overall, scoring 7.8/10 vs 7.1/10. DudeMeds is more affordable at $149/mo vs $150/mo. Choose DudeMeds for patients (men and women, despite the name) who want dead-sim. Choose Maximus for men who want glp-1 alongside testosterone or other men's hea.

A side-by-side look at DudeMeds and Maximus to help you decide. We compare them on:

•Starting price per month
•Our overall score, out of 10
•Medication type, brand-name or compounded
•Whether they accept insurance
•Who each one is best for

Higher Rated

DudeMeds

#13 of 52

7.8/10

Men's health telehealth platform offering compounded GLP-1 medications tailored to male patients.

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Maximus

#45 of 52

7.1/10

Men's performance and health platform offering GLP-1 alongside testosterone optimization and other protocols.

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Feature	DudeMeds	Maximus
Our Score	7.8/10	7.1/10
Starting Price	$149/mo	$150/mo
Medication Type	Compounded	Compounded
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Best For	Patients (men and women, despite the name) who want dead-simple all-in pricing at $199/mo with 48-hour shipping	Men who want GLP-1 alongside testosterone or other men's health protocols
Ranking	#13	#45
Get started	Visit DudeMeds	Visit Maximus

Pros & Cons Compared

DudeMeds

Pros

+Simplest all-in pricing: $199/mo flat covering medication, consultation, and free shipping, zero hidden fees
+48-hour medication shipping, among the fastest fulfillment times in the industry
+No doctor visit required in most states, maximally convenient for patients who don't want appointments
+Serves both men and women despite the brand name

Cons

−No video or phone consultation in most states; providers review your intake asynchronously. Maximum convenience, but pick a platform with regular check-ins if you want closer clinical oversight.
−Headquarters, founding date, and pharmacy partners aren't publicly disclosed. Ask support which pharmacy fills your prescription before ordering.
−The independent review footprint is still thin, which makes patient satisfaction claims hard to verify. Treat month one as your own trial run.

Maximus

Pros

+Lowest entry price in the market, $79.99/mo microdose semaglutide, $99.99/mo 3-month starter pack
+GLP-1 microdosing available for BMI as low as 22, the only platform serving patients below standard obesity criteria
+Nausea-reducing formula with added glycine and B12 to ease GLP-1 side effects
+Free expedited shipping on all medication orders

Cons

−The $99.99/mo rate is introductory: standard dosing is $299.99/mo, with consultations billed separately at $28-35 and labs at $199-349/yr, so budget on the standard rate, not the intro
−Compounding pharmacy partners are not disclosed, a transparency gap for a healthcare platform
−Bulk-plan prices rise as your dose escalates; ask for the full dose-price schedule up front so total cost isn't a surprise

Our Verdict

DudeMeds edges out Maximus with a score of 7.8/10 vs 7.1/10. If budget is your priority, DudeMeds starts at $149/mo compared to Maximus's $150/mo. Choose DudeMeds if you want: patients (men and women, despite the name) who want dead-simple all-in pricing at $199/mo with 48-hour shipping. Choose Maximus if you want: men who want glp-1 alongside testosterone or other men's health protocols.

Still undecided? Editor's Featured Pick

Yucca Health

$146/mo · 7.7/10 · Compounded

If neither DudeMeds nor Maximus feels like the right fit, our featured pick across all 52 GLP-1 telehealth providers is Yucca Health. It is not the highest-scored provider in our full rankings. We feature it for its low-friction value: a flat $146/mo that stays the same at every dose.

Visit Yucca Health→Read our full Yucca Health review