Independent provider comparison
Updated October 9, 2026
Fridays vs Maximus: Costs, care and treatment fit
A side-by-side look at total cost, medication format, care, commitment and the situations where each option makes more sense.
The decision
Which should you choose, Fridays or Maximus?
Short answer: The available assessments do not establish a score winner. Compare medication, full cost, care and commitment to decide which fits your needs. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Fridays is from $99/mo; Maximus is published $79.99/mo; total not verified.
Consider Fridays if
Users who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition support, and flexible pricing.
Consider Maximus if
Men who want GLP-1 alongside testosterone or other men's health protocols.
Read each assessment label below: missing evidence is not evidence of poor care. Partnership status does not change the score or the factual comparison.
Fridays
Legacy assessmentThis score comes from an earlier or incomplete assessment. It does not establish that this program is better or worse than another.
Best for users who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition support, and flexible pricing.
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Maximus
Legacy assessmentThis score comes from an earlier or incomplete assessment. It does not establish that this program is better or worse than another.
Best for men who want glp-1 alongside testosterone or other men's health protocols.
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Fridays vs Maximus at a glance
Compare the price unit as well as the number. A medication-only price, prepaid monthly equivalent and complete recurring program are not the same thing.
| Feature | Fridays | Maximus |
|---|---|---|
Why each oneFridaysSignature plans combine medication, provider care and bookable dietitian support. The advertised annual equivalents require prepayment; current monthly-payment prices need confirmation. Wegovy charges membership and medication separately. MaximusCompounded and brand-name options alongside men's health protocols, with dose-independent compounded plan pricing and separate lab costs. | ||
| Published Assessment | 8.7/10 Legacy assessment | 5.1/10 Legacy assessment |
Assessment limitsFridaysThis score comes from an earlier or incomplete assessment. It does not establish that this program is better or worse than another. MaximusThis score comes from an earlier or incomplete assessment. It does not establish that this program is better or worse than another. | ||
| Headline Price | from $99/mo | published $79.99/mo; total not verified |
| Medication Type | Both | Both |
| Insurance Accepted | Visits and compounded medication are cash-pay. Brand-name medication may be covered by your insurance; Fridays offers prior-authorization help. Coverage depends on your plan. | No |
Best ForFridaysUsers who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition support, and flexible pricing MaximusMen who want GLP-1 alongside testosterone or other men's health protocols | ||
Watch out forFridaysThe lowest advertised compounded prices require an annual commitment and a promo code MaximusThe $79.99 landing headline is not mapped to a plan. The help center's monthly semaglutide plan is $149.99 first cycle then $249.99; tirzepatide is $259.99 then $359.99. Required labs cost extra | ||
| Get started | Visit Fridays | Visit Maximus |
Trade-offs
Strengths and cautions compared
Fridays
Pros
- +Advertised annual-plan equivalents: semaglutide from $99/mo with FOREVER12; tirzepatide from $198/mo with FOREVER500. Confirm the prepaid invoice and eligibility
- +Bookable 1-on-1 dietitian calls and chat, plus group coaching; appointment frequency depends on the service
- +Sells brand-name Ozempic, Zepbound and Wegovy alongside compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, with an insurance concierge that helps you pursue coverage for the brand-name option through your own plan
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- +Signature medication plans include provider visits and coaching. Wegovy pill and pen offers charge membership separately from medication
Cons
- −The lowest advertised compounded prices require an annual commitment and a promo code
- −Compounded medication and virtual visits are cash-pay. Fridays offers insurance and prior-authorization support for brand-name medication, but coverage and your out-of-pocket cost depend on your plan.
Maximus
Pros
- +Advertised starting rate of $79.99/mo for compounded semaglutide, among the lowest headline prices we track; the same page also shows $150 per month, and lab work is billed separately
- +Compounded plans are flat rate across every dose, so titrating up does not reprice your plan
- +Maximus adds glycine and B12 to its compounded semaglutide, described on the site as a way to further customize and tailor the medication; it cites no clinical evidence for the combination
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- +Free expedited shipping on all medication orders
Cons
- −The $79.99 landing headline is not mapped to a plan. The help center's monthly semaglutide plan is $149.99 first cycle then $249.99; tirzepatide is $259.99 then $359.99. Required labs cost extra
- −The fulfilling pharmacies are named only as initials in the help center, EVR, FCC or VIOS by state for compounded medication and The Pharmacy Hub for brand-name, and not on the product pages a shopper actually reads
- −Brand-name plans are priced by dose tier, so titrating up can move you to a higher monthly rate; compounded plans stay flat across all doses
1 more documented cautions
- −FDA warning letter #730095, issued June 8, 2026, cites false or misleading compounded-GLP-1 marketing claims. It is a marketing/misbranding record, not an unsafe-medication finding
Our Verdict
The available assessments do not establish a score winner between Fridays and Maximus. Compare the medication, full cost, care and commitment that fit your needs. An incomplete assessment is not evidence of poor care. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Fridays is from $99/mo; Maximus is published $79.99/mo; total not verified.
Keep narrowing the decision
What should you compare next?
Use the unresolved part of this choice, not a generic related article. These guides own the broader medication, coverage or complete-cost question.
- Pill decisionCompare Wegovy pill prices and accessUse the dedicated guide for dose-specific costs, required memberships and which providers currently list the FDA-approved pill.Continue
- Coverage decisionCheck your GLP-1 insurance pathLook up plan-specific coverage questions before treating a cash price or an insurance route as your final out-of-pocket cost.Continue
- Treatment decisionCompare semaglutide providers and pricesMove from this head-to-head to the broader semaglutide market without confusing compounded products with FDA-approved brands.Continue
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Fridays: Annual semaglutide equivalent with FOREVER12; prepayment required. Confirm upfront bill, renewal and shipping fee.