Home›Compare›altRx vs Maximus

altRx vs Maximus: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of altRx and Maximus based on our independent scoring across trust, value, experience, product range, and reputation — plus real pricing for the treatments they both offer.

Our Verdict

Maximus scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (65.3/100 vs 47.6/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. altRx comes out ahead on value. altRx has the lower entry price (from $89/mo vs $199/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

altRx logo
48
altRx
Below Average

altRx is a Miami-operated, GLP-1-only telehealth brand advertising compounded semaglutide from $89/mo and tirzepatide from $149/mo with no separate membership fee.

Visit altRx
Maximus logo
65

Maximus is a Santa Monica-based men's telehealth brand focused on testosterone and blood-flow (ED) protocols with published, comparison-ready pricing.

Visit Maximus

Score Breakdown

DimensionaltRxMaximus
Overall Score47.6/10065.3/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%42/10062/100 ✓
Value25%70/100 ✓68/100
Experience20%35/10072/100 ✓
Product Range15%50/10065/100 ✓
Reputation10%30/10055/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded—2020
HeadquartersMiami, FLSanta Monica, CA
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories14
Treatments listed26
Starting price$89/mo$199/mo

Pricing Where They Compete

Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.

CategoryaltRxMaximus
Weight Loss / GLP-1$89–$159
Compounded Semaglutide (injectable)
$199–$399
GLP-1 Weight Loss

altRx

+Advertised compounded GLP-1 pricing ($89/mo semaglutide, $149/mo tirzepatide) is near the bottom of the market, with no separate membership fee
+Names its four fulfilling pharmacies (RedRock, Health Warehouse, Precision Medicine, Triad Rx) on its site
+Says it can prescribe branded Wegovy, Zepbound and Ozempic, though only compounded pricing is published
−Received an FDA warning letter (June 8, 2026) over labeling that misidentified the compounder and 'clinically proven' claims implying FDA approval
−Roughly 73-78% of Trustpilot reviews are one-star, citing undelivered refills, refused refunds, and unanswered phones and email
−Trustpilot has removed reviews on its profile for guideline breaches
Read the full altRx review →

Maximus

+Per-protocol prices published on the website rather than gated behind an intake form
+Strong Trustpilot rating (4.4/5, 1,072 reviews) with consistent praise for support responsiveness
+Headline pricing for testosterone and ED protocols is easy to compare side by side
−BBB rating of B- (not accredited), with 18 closed complaints in the last 3 years
−Headline monthly prices require annual billing commitment; effective cost is higher on flexible terms
−Patient reports of unexpected charges and billing errors requiring bank intervention to resolve
Read the full Maximus review →

altRx vs Maximus — FAQ

Is altRx better than Maximus?

▾

Maximus scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (65.3/100 vs 47.6/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. altRx comes out ahead on value. altRx has the lower entry price (from $89/mo vs $199/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is altRx or Maximus cheaper?

▾

altRx has the lower starting price (from $89/mo vs $199/mo for Maximus). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do altRx and Maximus both offer?

▾

Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. altRx covers 1 treatment category total and Maximus covers 4.

More Comparisons

Still deciding?