Maximus vs Quest
Maximus is cheaper to start ($99.99 vs $335 per year, lowest published plans). Quest scores higher overall (8.3 vs 7.9).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Quest
Quest scores 8.3/10 against 7.9 for Maximus, ahead on clinical care and access. Maximus can still be the better fit: it is best for men already in Maximus care who want its yearly panel.
Side by side
| Maximus | Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $99.99/yr (one-off kit) | $335/yr (one-off test) |
| Our score | 7.9/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Treatments | Longevity memberships, Hormone panels | Lab test orders |
| Medication in price | Not stated | Not stated |
| Drugs dispensed | Not stated | Not stated |
| Labs | Not stated | Not stated |
| Membership | Not stated | Not stated |
| Insurance | No; self-pay | No; self-pay |
| States | 47 states (not RI, NY, NJ), per its own site (2026-10-31) | 48 states (not AZ, HI), per its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | Annual auto-renewing subscription; add-ons do not renew. Cancellation method not stated on labs page. | Cancel online before collection; $20 non-refundable for in-person tests, $45 for home kits; refunds in 7 to 14 business days. |
| FDA warning letters | Letter on record | None found (October 31, 2026) |
| Trustpilot | 4.4/5 (1,104 reviews) | No profile we could quote |
| Best for | Men already in Maximus care who want its yearly panel. | People near a Quest center who want Quest's own panels with no membership. |
| Prices checked | 2026-10-31 | 2026-10-31 |
Maximus: a closer look
Testosterone clinic's yearly lab panels; Optimal and Maximal, with many calculated scores. The FDA has sent Maximus a warning letter: The FDA warned Maximus on June 8, 2026 about false or misleading website claims for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide. The letter does not concern lab testing.
In its favour
- Low yearly price for the Optimal panel
- Includes free testosterone and estradiol
- At-home testosterone kit with no subscription
To weigh
- No physician review of comprehensive panel results.
- Metric counts are padded with calculated ratios; Optimal's ApoB is estimated by formula, not measured.
- Lab company not named.
- Renewal wording conflicts between the Maximal card and the FAQ.
Quest: a closer look
Quest's own store: panels and single tests with a $6 physician fee per order. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming Quest.
In its favour
- The lab sells directly, ordered through the PWNHealth network
- Sold in New York and New Jersey
- HSA and FSA accepted
To weigh
- $6 physician service fee on top of every listed price.
- The questhealth.com seller entity is not a HIPAA covered entity.
- No standalone ApoB or estradiol test surfaced in site search; ApoB only inside a $215 panel.
Which should you choose?
Choose Maximus
Best for men already in Maximus care who want its yearly panel. Its lowest all-in plan is $99.99/yr (one-off kit).
Check Maximus's priceChoose Quest
Best for people near a Quest center who want Quest's own panels with no membership. Its lowest all-in plan is $335/yr (one-off test).
Check Quest's priceMaximus vs Quest: questions people ask
Is Maximus or Quest cheaper?
Maximus starts lower at $99.99 per year versus $335 at Quest, comparing each program's lowest all-in plan.
Which is better, Maximus or Quest?
On our published score Maximus rates 7.9 and Quest rates 8.3. Maximus is best for men already in Maximus care who want its yearly panel; Quest is best for people near a Quest center who want Quest's own panels with no membership.
Do Maximus and Quest offer the same treatments?
Maximus: Longevity memberships, Hormone panels. Quest: Lab test orders.
Does either include the medication in the price?
Maximus: not stated. Quest: not stated.
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