Male Excel vs Ro
Ro scores higher overall (9.2 vs 5.5).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Ro
Ro scores 9.2/10 against 5.5 for Male Excel, ahead on price, price transparency, clinical care and access. 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
| Male Excel | Ro | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Not published | $16/mo (12-month plan; ships quarterly) |
| Our score | 5.5/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Treatments | Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE) |
| Medication in price | Included | Included |
| Drugs dispensed | Compounded | FDA-approved + compounded |
| Labs | An at-home hormone test comes with the order, per its FAQ | Not stated |
| Membership | $99 a month Medical Membership, required for treatment | None for ED, hair loss or PE (no sign-up or cancellation fee) |
| Insurance | No (its FAQ says it does not accept insurance) | Not stated |
| States | 39 states (not AL, AK, AR, CT, HI, ID, LA, MN, MS, NH, RI), per its own site (2026-10-31) | Not published |
| Cancellation | No contract, cancel anytime | No sign-up or cancellation fee; start or stop any time |
| FDA warning letters | None found (October 31, 2026) | None found (October 31, 2026) |
| Trustpilot | 4.5/5 (6,826 reviews) | 3.9/5 (7,514 reviews) |
| Best for | Men who want compounded testosterone or clomiphene with thyroid support and accept a membership on top. | Men who want plain FDA-approved generics with the visit included and a clear per-dose price. |
| Prices checked | 2026-10-31 | 2026-10-31 |
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
Ro: a closer look
Generic sildenafil, tadalafil, finasteride and oral minoxidil with a free online visit; per-dose prices published. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming Ro.
In its favour
- Per-dose prices published for every ED strength
- Free online visit and follow-ups
- FDA-approved generics for ED, hair loss and PE
To weigh
- Tadalafil 10 and 20 mg cost $44 a dose
- Compounded Sparks and gummies sit next to the generics
- No state list published
Which should you choose?
Choose Male Excel
Best for men who want compounded testosterone or clomiphene with thyroid support and accept a membership on top.
Check Male Excel's priceChoose Ro
Best for men who want plain FDA-approved generics with the visit included and a clear per-dose price. Its lowest all-in plan is $16/mo (12-month plan; ships quarterly).
Check Ro's priceMale Excel vs Ro: questions people ask
Which is better, Male Excel or Ro?
On our published score Male Excel rates 5.5 and Ro rates 9.2. Male Excel is best for men who want compounded testosterone or clomiphene with thyroid support and accept a membership on top; Ro is best for men who want plain FDA-approved generics with the visit included and a clear per-dose price.
Do Male Excel and Ro offer the same treatments?
Male Excel: Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene). Ro: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE).
Does either include the medication in the price?
Male Excel: included. Ro: 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.