Blood Test Watchdog

Maximus vs SiPhox Health

Maximus is cheaper to start ($99.99 vs $298 per year, lowest published plans). Maximus scores higher overall (7.9 vs 7.0).

By Julian Caraulani · prices checked

Quick verdict

Our pick between the two: Maximus

Maximus scores 7.9/10 against 7.0 for SiPhox Health, ahead on price. SiPhox Health can still be the better fit: it is best for people who want to test at home on their own schedule and track change over time.

Side by side

MaximusSiPhox Health
Lowest price$99.99/yr (one-off kit)$298/yr (per testing cycle; slowest cadence is every 6 months)
Our score7.9/107.0/10
TreatmentsLongevity memberships, Hormone panelsAt-home test kits, Hormone panels
Medication in priceNot statedNot stated
Drugs dispensedNot statedNot stated
LabsNot statedNot stated
MembershipNot statedNot stated
InsuranceNo; self-payNo; self-pay
States47 states (not RI, NY, NJ), per its own site (2026-10-31)48 states (not HI, NY), per its own site (2026-10-31)
CancellationAnnual auto-renewing subscription; add-ons do not renew. Cancellation method not stated on labs page.Cancel, pause or modify anytime from the account portal; keep access to past data.
FDA warning lettersLetter on recordNone found (October 31, 2026)
Trustpilot4.4/5 (1,104 reviews)4.7/5 (718 reviews)
Best forMen already in Maximus care who want its yearly panel.People who want to test at home on their own schedule and track change over time.
Prices checked2026-10-312026-10-31

Price by treatment

The lowest all-in plan each publishes for the treatments both offer, with the page we read it on.

TreatmentMaximusSiPhox Health
Hormone panels$99.99/yr (one-off kit) source, 2026-10-31$298/yr (per testing cycle) source, 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.

SiPhox Health: a closer look

At-home upper-arm kits on a subscription, tested monthly, quarterly or twice a year. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming SiPhox Health.

In its favour

  • At-home upper-arm collection, no lab visit
  • Cancel, pause or switch panels any time
  • States CLIA and CAP accredited partner lab

To weigh

  • Headline price excludes $25 shipping per cycle; $99 is first cycle only.
  • Not available in New York or Hawaii.
  • Privacy policy allows selling aggregated data and sharing de-identified data with AI vendors.
  • Wellness-only service; outsourced lab, recurring subscription billed per cycle.

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 price

Choose SiPhox Health

Best for people who want to test at home on their own schedule and track change over time. Its lowest all-in plan is $298/yr (per testing cycle; slowest cadence is every 6 months).

Check SiPhox Health's price

Maximus vs SiPhox Health: questions people ask

Is Maximus or SiPhox Health cheaper?

Maximus starts lower at $99.99 per year versus $298 at SiPhox Health, comparing each program's lowest all-in plan.

Which is better, Maximus or SiPhox Health?

On our published score Maximus rates 7.9 and SiPhox Health rates 7.0. Maximus is best for men already in Maximus care who want its yearly panel; SiPhox Health is best for people who want to test at home on their own schedule and track change over time.

Do Maximus and SiPhox Health offer the same treatments?

Maximus: Longevity memberships, Hormone panels. SiPhox Health: At-home test kits, Hormone panels.

Does either include the medication in the price?

Maximus: not stated. SiPhox Health: not stated.

Blood Test Watchdog compares testing services. It is not medical advice, does not interpret results and does not publish reference ranges as advice. Talk to a licensed clinician about which tests you need and what your results mean. Partner links may earn us a commission; our score never depends on it. Compare other programs.