Hims vs Rex MD
Rex MD is cheaper to start ($18 vs $22 per month, lowest published plans). Rex MD scores higher overall (9.1 vs 8.3).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Rex MD
Rex MD scores 9.1/10 against 8.3 for Hims, ahead on price and reputation. Hims can still be the better fit: it is best for men who want a large, well-known program with FDA-approved generics and discreet delivery.
Side by side
| Hims | Rex MD | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $22/mo (paid upfront in full; plan length not stated) | $18/mo (reduced price with a 6-month order) |
| Our score | 8.3/10 | 9.1/10 |
| Treatments | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE), Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE), Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) |
| Medication in price | Included | Included |
| Drugs dispensed | FDA-approved + compounded | FDA-approved |
| Labs | Not stated | Not stated |
| Membership | None shown on the ED, hair loss or PE pages; testosterone plans need a $49 membership at checkout, billing period not given | None found |
| Insurance | No insurance required | No (Rex MD does not accept insurance) |
| States | All 50 states, per its own site (2026-10-31) | All 50 states, per its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | Cancel at least 48 hours before the next order date; no refund guaranteed once the pharmacy processes an order | Pause or cancel any time; refunds case by case |
| FDA warning letters | Letter on record | None found (October 31, 2026) |
| Trustpilot | 2.9/5 (9,684 reviews) | 4.7/5 (5,265 reviews) |
| Best for | Men who want a large, well-known program with FDA-approved generics and discreet delivery. | Men who want FDA-approved generics at a low per-dose price with the consult included. |
| 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 | Hims | Rex MD |
|---|---|---|
| Erectile dysfunction (ED) | $22/mo (paid upfront in full; plan length not stated) source, 2026-10-31 | No all-in price published |
| Hair loss | $22/mo (billing terms not stated) source, 2026-10-31 | $18/mo (reduced price with a 6-month order) source, 2026-10-31 |
| Premature ejaculation (PE) | $39/mo (paid upfront in full) source, 2026-10-31 | No all-in price published |
| Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) | No all-in price published | No all-in price published |
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)
Rex MD: a closer look
LifeMD's men's brand: generic sildenafil from $1.80 a dose and finasteride from $18 a month, consult included. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming Rex MD.
In its favour
- Generic sildenafil from $1.80 a dose with the consult included
- FDA-approved generics and brands only
- Free consult and two-day shipping
To weigh
- Pages give conflicting per-dose and finasteride prices
- No monthly total published for ED packs
- A privacy class action over tracking pixels was settled in 2025
Which should you choose?
Choose 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 priceChoose Rex MD
Best for men who want FDA-approved generics at a low per-dose price with the consult included. Its lowest all-in plan is $18/mo (reduced price with a 6-month order).
Check Rex MD's priceHims vs Rex MD: questions people ask
Is Hims or Rex MD cheaper?
Rex MD starts lower at $18 per month versus $22 at Hims, comparing each program's lowest all-in plan.
Which is better, Hims or Rex MD?
On our published score Hims rates 8.3 and Rex MD rates 9.1. Hims is best for men who want a large, well-known program with FDA-approved generics and discreet delivery; Rex MD is best for men who want FDA-approved generics at a low per-dose price with the consult included.
Do Hims and Rex MD offer the same treatments?
Hims: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE), Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene). Rex MD: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE), Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene).
Does either include the medication in the price?
Hims: included. Rex MD: 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.