Hone Health vs Maximus: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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Hone Health beats Maximus overall, scoring 7.3/10 vs 7.1/10. Maximus is more affordable at $150/mo vs $309/mo. Choose Hone Health for users who want a full-service health platform covering weigh. Choose Maximus for men who want glp-1 alongside testosterone or other men's hea.

A side-by-side look at Hone Health 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

Hone Health

#38 of 52

7.3/10

Comprehensive men's health platform that includes GLP-1 medications alongside hormone optimization and lab testing.

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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	Hone Health	Maximus
Our Score	7.3/10	7.1/10
Starting Price	$309/mo	$150/mo
Medication Type	Compounded	Compounded
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Best For	Users who want a full-service health platform covering weight loss plus hormones and labs	Men who want GLP-1 alongside testosterone or other men's health protocols
Ranking	#38	#45
Get started	Visit Hone Health	Visit Maximus

Pros & Cons Compared

Hone Health

Pros

+40+ biomarker lab panel included, the most comprehensive baseline testing of any GLP-1 telehealth provider
+Full health optimization platform covering hormones, longevity, and metabolic health beyond just weight loss
+Starts patients on gentler liraglutide before escalating, reduces first-week side effect severity
+Both compounded and potentially brand-name GLP-1 options available depending on clinical assessment

Cons

−Layered pricing: $65 initial consult + $149/mo membership + medication cost = $300-650/mo total, one of the most expensive options
−Select state availability, not available nationwide, and coverage varies by specific treatment program
−The $149/mo membership fee is required even before you can purchase any medication

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

Hone Health edges out Maximus with a score of 7.3/10 vs 7.1/10. If budget is your priority, Maximus starts at $150/mo compared to Hone Health's $309/mo. Choose Hone Health if you want: users who want a full-service health platform covering weight loss plus hormones and labs. 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 Hone Health 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.

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