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

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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Zealthy beats Maximus overall, scoring 7.2/10 vs 7.1/10. Zealthy is more affordable at $286/mo vs $300/mo. Choose Maximus for men who want glp-1 alongside testosterone or other men's hea. Choose Zealthy for users who want the option to switch between compounded and b.

A side-by-side comparison of Maximus and Zealthy covering pricing, scores, medication types, insurance, and more to help you decide.

Maximus

#46 of 48

7.1/10

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

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Zealthy

#42 of 48

7.2/10

Flexible GLP-1 provider allowing patients to switch between compounded and brand-name medications as needed.

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Feature	Maximus	Zealthy
Our Score	7.1/10	7.2/10
Starting Price	$300/mo	$286/mo
Medication Type	Compounded	Both
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Best For	Men who want GLP-1 alongside testosterone or other men's health protocols	Users who want the option to switch between compounded and brand-name GLP-1s
Ranking	#46	#42

Pros & Cons Compared

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

−Deceptive pricing structure — $99.99/mo is intro only, standard dosing is $299.99/mo with separate $28-35 consultation fees and $199-349/yr lab costs
−Refuses to disclose compounding pharmacy partners — a transparency red flag for a healthcare platform
−Prices increase as dose escalates on bulk plans — unpredictable total cost over time

Zealthy

Pros

+Dedicated insurance coordinators handle prior authorizations — potentially bringing brand-name GLP-1 costs to $25/mo
+Multi-month supply options (3, 6, or 12 months) — unique convenience most monthly-shipping competitors can't match
+Both compounded and brand-name (Wegovy, Zepbound) available with clinician-guided selection
+LegitScript certified with 4.5-star Review.io rating

Cons

−$135 membership fee on top of medication cost makes cash-pay total ~$286/mo for semaglutide — above average
−Young company (founded 2023) with a relatively small review base — less track record than established platforms
−Prescription products are non-refundable for any reason once ordered

Our Verdict

Zealthy edges out Maximus with a score of 7.2/10 vs 7.1/10. If budget is your priority, Zealthy starts at $286/mo compared to Maximus's $300/mo. Zealthy offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility. Choose Maximus if you want: men who want glp-1 alongside testosterone or other men's health protocols. Choose Zealthy if you want: users who want the option to switch between compounded and brand-name glp-1s.

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$249/mo · 8.9/10 · Both

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