Hone Health vs Male Excel
Hone Health scores higher overall (5.8 vs 5.5).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Hone Health
Hone Health scores 5.8/10 against 5.5 for Male Excel, ahead on clinical care, access and reputation. Male Excel can still be the better fit: it is best for men who want compounded testosterone or clomiphene with thyroid support and accept a membership on top.
Side by side
| Hone Health | Male Excel | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Not published | Not published |
| Our score | 5.8/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Treatments | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Men's lab tests, Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) | Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) |
| Medication in price | Extra | Included |
| Drugs dispensed | FDA-approved + compounded | Compounded |
| Labs | Optional: $65 per test | An at-home hormone test comes with the order, per its FAQ |
| Membership | $25 a month, or $155 a month with consults and labs | $99 a month Medical Membership, required for treatment |
| Insurance | Not stated | No (its FAQ says it does not accept insurance) |
| States | Not published | 39 states (not AL, AK, AR, CT, HI, ID, LA, MN, MS, NH, RI), per its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | No commitments; cancel any time | No contract, cancel anytime |
| FDA warning letters | None found (October 31, 2026) | None found (October 31, 2026) |
| Trustpilot | 4.8/5 (12,475 reviews) | 4.5/5 (6,826 reviews) |
| Best for | Men who want ongoing lab testing alongside ED or hair loss treatment. | Men who want compounded testosterone or clomiphene with thyroid support and accept a membership on top. |
| 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 | Hone Health | Male Excel |
|---|---|---|
| Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) | No all-in price published | No all-in price published |
Hone Health: a closer look
A membership program: generic tadalafil from $25 a month on top of a $25 or $155 monthly membership. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming Hone Health.
In its favour
- Highest Trustpilot score among the programs we list
- Lab testing every 6 months on the membership
- No commitment
To weigh
- Membership is charged on top of the medication
- Consult price on the $25 tier not shown
- Calls a topical finasteride product FDA-approved
Male Excel: a closer look
Compounded testosterone or clomiphene with thyroid support, from $95 a month for the medication, plus a $99 monthly membership. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming Male Excel.
In its favour
- Prices published for each form, with the 60-day supply stated
- Large Trustpilot sample
- An at-home hormone test comes with the order
To weigh
- A $99 monthly membership and a $99 consultation come on top of the medication
- Every product is compounded, not FDA-approved
- Its pricing page shows two prices ($95 and $120) for the same oral product
Which should you choose?
Choose Hone Health
Best for men who want ongoing lab testing alongside ED or hair loss treatment.
Check Hone Health's priceChoose Male Excel
Best for men who want compounded testosterone or clomiphene with thyroid support and accept a membership on top.
Check Male Excel's priceHone Health vs Male Excel: questions people ask
Which is better, Hone Health or Male Excel?
On our published score Hone Health rates 5.8 and Male Excel rates 5.5. Hone Health is best for men who want ongoing lab testing alongside ED or hair loss treatment; Male Excel is best for men who want compounded testosterone or clomiphene with thyroid support and accept a membership on top.
Do Hone Health and Male Excel offer the same treatments?
Hone Health: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Men's lab tests, Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene). Male Excel: Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene).
Does either include the medication in the price?
Hone Health: extra. Male Excel: 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.