Maximus vs Ro
Ro is cheaper to start ($16 vs $24.99 per month, lowest published plans). Ro scores higher overall (9.2 vs 8.1).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Ro
Ro scores 9.2/10 against 8.1 for Maximus, ahead on price, price transparency, clinical care and reputation. Maximus can still be the better fit: it is best for men who want a compounded ED protocol with no membership and nationwide availability.
Side by side
| Maximus | Ro | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $24.99/mo (per month, sold as a 90-day supply) | $16/mo (12-month plan; ships quarterly) |
| Our score | 8.1/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Treatments | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Men's lab tests, Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE) |
| Medication in price | Included | Included |
| Drugs dispensed | FDA-approved + compounded | FDA-approved + compounded |
| Labs | Optional: $199.99 a year panel | Not stated |
| Membership | None | None for ED, hair loss or PE (no sign-up or cancellation fee) |
| Insurance | Not stated (HSA or FSA coverage depends on your plan) | Not stated |
| States | All 50 states plus DC, per its own site (2026-10-31) | Not published |
| Cancellation | Month-to-month plans can turn off auto-renewal any time; 3-, 6- and 12-month plans run to the end of the term with no partial refund | No sign-up or cancellation fee; start or stop any time |
| FDA warning letters | Letter on record | None found (October 31, 2026) |
| Trustpilot | 4.4/5 (1,104 reviews) | 3.9/5 (7,514 reviews) |
| Best for | Men who want a compounded ED protocol with no membership and nationwide availability. | 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 |
Price by treatment
The lowest all-in plan each publishes for the treatments both offer, with the page we read it on.
| Treatment | Maximus | Ro |
|---|---|---|
| Erectile dysfunction (ED) | $35.99/mo (monthly, billed every 30 days, auto-renews) source, 2026-10-31 | $32/mo (recurring monthly plan) source, 2026-10-31 |
| Hair loss | $24.99/mo (per month, sold as a 90-day supply) source, 2026-10-31 | $16/mo (12-month plan; ships quarterly) source, 2026-10-31 |
Maximus: a closer look
Compounded ED protocols from $35.99 a month and hair loss tablets from $24.99, no membership fee. The FDA has sent Maximus a warning letter: FDA sent Maximus a warning letter on June 8, 2026 about website claims for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide (GLP-1 weight loss), not its ED or hair loss products.
In its favour
- No membership fee and free shipping
- Every US state for ED
- FDA-approved oral finasteride available
To weigh
- All ED products are compounded, not FDA-approved generics
- Consult fee not stated on the ED page
- FDA warning letter in 2026 over GLP-1 weight-loss marketing
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 Maximus
Best for men who want a compounded ED protocol with no membership and nationwide availability. Its lowest all-in plan is $24.99/mo (per month, sold as a 90-day supply).
Check Maximus'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 priceMaximus vs Ro: questions people ask
Is Maximus or Ro cheaper?
Ro starts lower at $16 per month versus $24.99 at Maximus, comparing each program's lowest all-in plan.
Which is better, Maximus or Ro?
On our published score Maximus rates 8.1 and Ro rates 9.2. Maximus is best for men who want a compounded ED protocol with no membership and nationwide availability; Ro is best for men who want plain FDA-approved generics with the visit included and a clear per-dose price.
Do Maximus and Ro offer the same treatments?
Maximus: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Men's lab tests, Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene). Ro: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Premature ejaculation (PE).
Does either include the medication in the price?
Maximus: 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.