Defy Medical vs Hone Health
Hone Health scores higher overall (7.6 vs 6.1).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Hone Health
Hone Health scores 7.6/10 against 6.1 for Defy Medical, ahead on price, price transparency 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 | Hone Health | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Not published | $183/mo (monthly, cancel anytime) |
| Our score | 6.1/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Treatments | Testosterone injections, Testosterone cream or gel | Testosterone injections, Testosterone cream or gel, Oral testosterone, Enclomiphene |
| Medication in price | Extra | Extra |
| Drugs dispensed | Not stated | Not stated |
| Labs | Required, extra: $299 initial men's panel, $275 follow-up panel | Retesting every 90 days included |
| Membership | None | $155/month (Premium) |
| Insurance | No; it does not bill insurers | Not stated |
| States | 49 states (not MS), per its own site (2026-11-07) | 34 states, per its own site (2026-10-29) |
| Cancellation | All sales final; lab orders refundable only before specimens are submitted | No commitment, cancel anytime |
| FDA warning letters | None found (November 7, 2026) | None found (November 7, 2026) |
| Trustpilot | 4.8/5 (4,283 reviews) | 4.8/5 (12,506 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 close lab monitoring and many treatment options. |
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 | Hone Health |
|---|---|---|
| Testosterone injections | No all-in price published | $183/mo (monthly, cancel anytime) source, 2026-11-07 |
| Testosterone cream or gel | No all-in price published | $215/mo (monthly) 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
Hone Health: a closer look
Lab-led TRT with retesting every 90 days; a $155 membership plus medication. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on November 7, 2026 and found no letter naming Hone Health.
In its favour
- Labs every 90 days included
- Widest choice of forms
- Strong patient reviews
To weigh
- Membership plus medication makes it one of the priciest
- Medication billed separately
- States not published
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 Hone Health
Best for men who want close lab monitoring and many treatment options. Its lowest all-in plan is $183/mo (monthly, cancel anytime).
Check Hone Health's priceDefy Medical vs Hone Health: questions people ask
Which is better, Defy Medical or Hone Health?
On our published score Defy Medical rates 6.1 and Hone Health rates 7.6. Defy Medical is best for men who want to pay per service rather than join a plan, and to choose among several testosterone forms; Hone Health is best for men who want close lab monitoring and many treatment options.
Do Defy Medical and Hone Health offer the same treatments?
Defy Medical: Testosterone injections, Testosterone cream or gel. Hone Health: Testosterone injections, Testosterone cream or gel, Oral testosterone, Enclomiphene.
Does either include the medication in the price?
Defy Medical: extra. Hone Health: 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.