BlueChew vs Hims
BlueChew is cheaper to start ($20 vs $22 per month, lowest published plans). Hims scores higher overall (8.3 vs 8.2).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Hims
Hims scores 8.3/10 against 8.2 for BlueChew, ahead on clinical care and access. BlueChew can still be the better fit: it is best for men who specifically want a dissolve-under-the-tongue tablet or a daily chewable and accept a compounded, non-FDA-approved product.
Side by side
| BlueChew | Hims | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $20/mo (monthly subscription) | $22/mo (paid upfront in full; plan length not stated) |
| Our score | 8.2/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Treatments | Erectile dysfunction (ED) | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE), Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) |
| Medication in price | Included | Included |
| Drugs dispensed | Compounded | FDA-approved + compounded |
| Labs | Not stated | Not stated |
| Membership | None found | None shown on the ED, hair loss or PE pages; testosterone plans need a $49 membership at checkout, billing period not given |
| Insurance | Not stated | No insurance required |
| States | 49 states (not ND), per its own site (2026-10-31) | All 50 states, per its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | Cancel or put on hold at least 24 hours before renewal; no returns on prescription treatments | Cancel at least 48 hours before the next order date; no refund guaranteed once the pharmacy processes an order |
| FDA warning letters | Letter on record | Letter on record |
| Trustpilot | 4.1/5 (3,277 reviews) | 2.9/5 (9,684 reviews) |
| Best for | Men who specifically want a dissolve-under-the-tongue tablet or a daily chewable and accept a compounded, non-FDA-approved product. | Men who want a large, well-known program with FDA-approved generics and discreet delivery. |
| Prices checked | 2026-10-31 | 2026-10-31 |
Price by treatment
The lowest all-in plan each publishes for the treatments both offer, with the page we read it on.
| Treatment | BlueChew | Hims |
|---|---|---|
| Erectile dysfunction (ED) | $20/mo (monthly subscription) source, 2026-10-31 | $22/mo (paid upfront in full; plan length not stated) source, 2026-10-31 |
BlueChew: a closer look
Compounded sildenafil, tadalafil and vardenafil sublingual tablets and a daily chewable by subscription, from $20 a month. The FDA has sent BlueChew a warning letter: FDA sent Dermacare LLC (BlueChew) a warning letter on September 9, 2025 objecting to claims that its compounded sildenafil and tadalafil are the 'same active' as Viagra and Cialis.
In its favour
- Low entry price with the consult included
- Per-tablet prices published
- Names its compounding pharmacies
To weigh
- Every product is compounded, not FDA-approved
- FDA warning letter in September 2025 over 'same active as Viagra/Cialis' claims
- Tablet count for the entry plan not stated
Hims: a closer look
The biggest brand: generic sildenafil from $22 a month and finasteride from $22, plus many compounded mints and sprays. The FDA has sent Hims a warning letter: FDA sent Hims & Hers a warning letter on September 9, 2025 about claims for compounded semaglutide (GLP-1 weight loss), not its ED or hair loss products.
In its favour
- FDA-approved generics for ED and hair loss from about $22 a month
- Free discreet shipping and no separate visit fee
- Names its dispensing pharmacies
To weigh
- Headline prices are paid upfront, plan length not shown
- Many featured products are compounded, not FDA-approved
- Pending FTC lawsuit over billing, cancellation and health data (allegations)
Which should you choose?
Choose BlueChew
Best for men who specifically want a dissolve-under-the-tongue tablet or a daily chewable and accept a compounded, non-FDA-approved product. Its lowest all-in plan is $20/mo (monthly subscription).
Check BlueChew's priceChoose Hims
Best for men who want a large, well-known program with FDA-approved generics and discreet delivery. Its lowest all-in plan is $22/mo (paid upfront in full; plan length not stated).
Check Hims's priceBlueChew vs Hims: questions people ask
Is BlueChew or Hims cheaper?
BlueChew starts lower at $20 per month versus $22 at Hims, comparing each program's lowest all-in plan.
Which is better, BlueChew or Hims?
On our published score BlueChew rates 8.2 and Hims rates 8.3. BlueChew is best for men who specifically want a dissolve-under-the-tongue tablet or a daily chewable and accept a compounded, non-FDA-approved product; Hims is best for men who want a large, well-known program with FDA-approved generics and discreet delivery.
Do BlueChew and Hims offer the same treatments?
BlueChew: Erectile dysfunction (ED). Hims: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE), Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene).
Does either include the medication in the price?
BlueChew: included. Hims: included.
Men's Health Watchdog is for information only and is not medical advice. Sildenafil, tadalafil, finasteride, oral minoxidil and testosterone are prescription drugs (testosterone is a federally controlled substance); talk to a licensed clinician about whether one is right for you and at what dose. Partner links may earn us a commission; our score never depends on it. Compare other programs.