Fountain TRT alternatives: cream and injection programs compared

This guide explains what Fountain offers and who else sells similar plans. It lists each by its own published facts and our score. For all programs side by side, see our TRT price table and the best TRT programs.

What Fountain TRT offers

Fountain describes its treatment as "a simple topical cream applied each morning." A topical cream is one you rub on the skin, so there are no needles. The cream is "automatically delivered to your doorstep every month."

Fountain says the price "includes medication, video visits and ongoing medical support," with "follow-up visits every 3-6 months." Its page also says "No hidden fees" and that you can cancel at any time. Those are strong points for a reader who wants one clear price.

The steps on Fountain's page are short:

1. Take an online assessment that screens for low testosterone symptoms.
2. Get a blood test at one of Fountain's partner labs. A Fountain doctor reviews the report.
3. Book a video visit. If you and the doctor agree on treatment, a prescription is written and the cream ships.

Fountain lists the states where it works: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. It says more states are coming. Check that yours is on the list before you start.

We have no price record for Fountain in our table, so it is not ranked on our score. Everything above comes from its own page.

Who else sells testosterone cream

Cream is the main thing Fountain sells, so the closest alternatives are other programs with a cream plan. Fountain is first in the table for comparison; the rest are the cream plans we track, each read from the seller's own page.

Prices are as read on each page on the dates in our price table; check the live page before you buy. Our own score for the programs is 8.6 for Maximus, 8.0 for HealthRX, 7.6 for Hone Health and 7.1 for Male Excel. The score weighs price, transparency, care and access. Payment from a seller never changes a rank.

Each of these does something well. Maximus has the lowest cream price we track on a long prepaid plan. Hone Health bundles lab work and check-ins into its membership. HealthRX lists unlimited follow-ups. Male Excel pairs cream with a medical membership.

Alternatives if you would rather have shots

Many men choose a shot over a cream because it is taken once a week or so rather than every day. The cheapest all-in plan we track across all types is PeterMD at $79 a month. For injections alone it is $79 (PeterMD).

Shot plans often leave labs out of the monthly price, which is why we show what each price leaves out. Our testosterone injection cost guide goes through the vial and program prices. A 2022 study of the cost of treatment found "the cost of 12 months of intramuscular testosterone treatment was highest via the telemedicine platforms" (Jesse et al., J Sex Med 2022). It looked at three platforms and one hospital, so it shows a direction, not a rule for every program.

How to choose between Fountain and the rest

Ask four things:

• Does the price include the medication, or only the visit?
• Are blood tests included, and how often?
• Is your state served?
• Do you want a cream or a shot?

Fountain answers the first question clearly: medication, video visits and support are in the fee. For labs, it only says you get a blood test at a partner lab. Our guide on online TRT versus a local clinic covers what to expect at each step.

FAQ

What are the best Fountain TRT alternatives?

Programs with a cream plan are the closest match: Maximus, HealthRX, Hone Health and Male Excel. If you want shots, many programs sell them at lower monthly prices. Rank them on our best TRT programs page, which scores price, transparency, care and access.

What do Fountain TRT reviews say?

We have not captured a rating for Fountain, so we do not rank it. Read its own page and ask any program what its follow-up schedule is. For programs we do score, see our reviews, which show ratings and plan facts side by side.

How much does Fountain TRT cost?

Fountain's own page gives an "as low as" monthly price, shown in the table above, and calls the plan all inclusive. The page lists medication, video visits and ongoing medical support in that fee. Lab tests are done at a partner lab. Compare other programs on our cost page.

Does Fountain TRT use cream or injections?

Its page describes a topical cream applied each morning and delivered monthly. It does not list injections on that page. If you want injections, our shot cost guide lists programs that sell them.

Which states does Fountain TRT serve?

Its page lists 20 states, from Alabama to Wisconsin, and says it will expand. If your state is not listed, other programs may serve it. Our state guide shows where each program works.

Is a cream better than a shot?

Neither is better for everyone. A cream avoids needles but is applied daily. A shot is taken less often. Your doctor decides what suits your blood tests and health, and this guide does not give medical advice.

Looking at Hims instead? See our Hims TRT alternatives guide.

Compare every program's all-in monthly price on our TRT price table, or see the top-ranked programs on our best TRT programs page.