Defy Medical vs Hims
Hims scores higher overall (7.9 vs 6.1).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Hims
Hims scores 7.9/10 against 6.1 for Defy Medical, ahead on price and clinical care. Defy Medical can still be the better fit: it is best for men who want to pay per service rather than join a plan, and to choose among several testosterone forms.
Side by side
| Defy Medical | Hims | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Not published | $98/mo (medication monthly plus membership) |
| Our score | 6.1/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Treatments | Testosterone injections, Testosterone cream or gel | Testosterone injections, Oral testosterone, Enclomiphene |
| Medication in price | Extra | Extra |
| Drugs dispensed | Not stated | FDA-approved + compounded |
| Labs | Required, extra: $299 initial men's panel, $275 follow-up panel | Two qualifying lab tests a year in the membership |
| Membership | None | $49 (billing frequency not stated) |
| Insurance | No; it does not bill insurers | No |
| States | 49 states (not MS), per its own site (2026-11-07) | Not confirmed: no state list found on its own site (2026-10-29) |
| Cancellation | All sales final; lab orders refundable only before specimens are submitted | Cancel anytime; cancelling the membership ends the medication plan |
| FDA warning letters | None found (November 7, 2026) | Search FDA database |
| Trustpilot | 4.8/5 (4,283 reviews) | 2.9/5 (9,714 reviews) |
| Best for | Men who want to pay per service rather than join a plan, and to choose among several testosterone forms. | Men who want an FDA-approved oral option from a well-known brand. |
Price by treatment
The lowest all-in plan each publishes for the treatments both offer, with the page we read it on.
| Treatment | Defy Medical | Hims |
|---|---|---|
| Testosterone injections | No all-in price published | $128/mo (medication monthly plus membership) source, 2026-11-07 |
Defy Medical: a closer look
Pay-per-service testosterone care with no membership; you buy consults, labs and medication separately. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on November 7, 2026 and found no letter naming Defy Medical.
In its favour
- No membership or contract
- Injectable, topical, pellet and nasal options
- Serves 49 states
To weigh
- No single monthly price; each service is bought separately
- Consult and medication prices are not published
- Initial lab panel is $299
Hims: a closer look
Compounded and generic injections, Kyzatrex and enclomiphene, with a $49 membership on top. You can search the FDA warning-letter database for Hims.
In its favour
- FDA-approved Kyzatrex as well as compounded options
- Labs included in the membership
- Big, established brand
To weigh
- Charges a membership on top of the medication (added into our totals)
- Low Trustpilot score across Hims services
- Not available in every state
Which should you choose?
Choose Defy Medical
Best for men who want to pay per service rather than join a plan, and to choose among several testosterone forms.
Check Defy Medical's priceChoose Hims
Best for men who want an FDA-approved oral option from a well-known brand. Its lowest all-in plan is $98/mo (medication monthly plus membership).
Check Hims's priceDefy Medical vs Hims: questions people ask
Which is better, Defy Medical or Hims?
On our published score Defy Medical rates 6.1 and Hims rates 7.9. Defy Medical is best for men who want to pay per service rather than join a plan, and to choose among several testosterone forms; Hims is best for men who want an FDA-approved oral option from a well-known brand.
Do Defy Medical and Hims offer the same treatments?
Defy Medical: Testosterone injections, Testosterone cream or gel. Hims: Testosterone injections, Oral testosterone, Enclomiphene.
Does either include the medication in the price?
Defy Medical: extra. Hims: extra.
TRT Watchdog is for information only and is not medical advice. Testosterone is a prescription controlled substance; talk to a licensed clinician about whether it is right for you. Partner links may earn us a commission; our score never depends on it. Compare other programs.