Maximus vs Rythm Health
Maximus is cheaper to start ($99.99 vs $948 per year, lowest published plans). Rythm Health scores higher overall (8.0 vs 7.9).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Rythm Health
Rythm Health scores 8.0/10 against 7.9 for Maximus, ahead on clinical care, access and reputation. 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 | Rythm Health | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $99.99/yr (one-off kit) | $948/yr (renews every 30 days; skip up to 90 days) |
| Our score | 7.9/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Treatments | Longevity memberships, Hormone panels | At-home test kits |
| 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) | All 50 states, per its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | Annual auto-renewing subscription; add-ons do not renew. Cancellation method not stated on labs page. | Monthly, renews every 30 days; cancel anytime with no fee; skip up to 90 days. 90-day money-back on first test only if completed and requested within 7 days of results. Charges reversible only before the kit is prepared to ship. |
| FDA warning letters | Letter on record | None found (October 31, 2026) |
| Trustpilot | 4.4/5 (1,104 reviews) | 4.8/5 (3,296 reviews) |
| Best for | Men already in Maximus care who want its yearly panel. | People who want a small panel every month at home and will use the trend. |
| 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.
Rythm Health: a closer look
Monthly at-home capillary kit run in its own CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited lab. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming Rythm Health.
In its favour
- Runs samples in its own CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited lab
- Available in all 50 states
- Skip up to 90 days between tests
To weigh
- $79 headline is per month: about $948/yr before shipping and tax; Rythm's own affiliate page values it at $1,200/yr.
- Auto-renews every 30 days.
- No physician-patient relationship or medical advice; critical results are your responsibility to act on.
- Money-back guarantee is narrow: first test only, claim within 7 days of results.
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 Rythm Health
Best for people who want a small panel every month at home and will use the trend. Its lowest all-in plan is $948/yr (renews every 30 days; skip up to 90 days).
Check Rythm Health's priceMaximus vs Rythm Health: questions people ask
Is Maximus or Rythm Health cheaper?
Maximus starts lower at $99.99 per year versus $948 at Rythm Health, comparing each program's lowest all-in plan.
Which is better, Maximus or Rythm Health?
On our published score Maximus rates 7.9 and Rythm Health rates 8.0. Maximus is best for men already in Maximus care who want its yearly panel; Rythm Health is best for people who want a small panel every month at home and will use the trend.
Do Maximus and Rythm Health offer the same treatments?
Maximus: Longevity memberships, Hormone panels. Rythm Health: At-home test kits.
Does either include the medication in the price?
Maximus: not stated. Rythm Health: not stated.
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