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Male Excel vs Ro: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

Ro scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77/100 vs 62/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

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TRT-focused telehealth clinic specializing in daily microdosing testosterone protocols with bundled monitoring, serving 100,000+ men since 2018.

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Very Good

Vertically integrated private telehealth with its own pharmacy network and diagnostics, plus Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk partnerships for branded GLP-1s.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionMale ExcelRo
Overall Score62/10077/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%70/10085/100 ✓
Value25%50/10065/100 ✓
Experience20%70/10080/100 ✓
Product Range15%50/10075/100 ✓
Reputation10%70/10080/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20182017
HeadquartersCharlotte, NCNew York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories35
Treatments listed69
Starting price$65/mo$32/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.

CategoryMale ExcelRo
Men's Health——
Sexual Health$65
Sildenafil 100mg
$32–$80
Sildenafil

Male Excel

+Pioneering daily microdosing TRT protocol that mimics natural testosterone rhythms
+Strong satisfaction at scale: 4.6/5 Trustpilot (4,287 reviews), BBB A+ rating
+Comprehensive monitoring: 6-month blood panels, 60-day assessments, unlimited provider access
−Testosterone medication is billed every other month as a 60-day supply, and shipping is charged separately on those products
−Homepage advertises testosterone therapy starting at $99/month with no hidden costs, but the $99 is a mandatory membership that includes no medication; the cheapest real entry is about $194/mo plus shipping, with a further $99 due up front
−High all-in cost: $99/mo membership + $95-132/mo medication + shipping = $220-250+/mo
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Ro

+Direct Eli Lilly partnership for branded Zepbound
+Novo Nordisk partnership for the branded Wegovy pill at $149/mo, matching the lowest cash-pay price we track
+Own pharmacy network and diagnostics lab (branded GLP-1s ship via LillyDirect and NovoCare)
−Higher prices than competitors using compounded medications
−$149/mo membership fee on top of medication costs ($39 first month)
−Narrower treatment range than Hims & Hers
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Male Excel vs Ro — FAQ

Is Male Excel better than Ro?

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Ro scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (77/100 vs 62/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation.

Is Male Excel or Ro cheaper?

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Ro has the lower starting price (from $32/mo vs $65/mo for Male Excel). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Male Excel and Ro both offer?

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Both platforms treat Men's Health, Sexual Health. Male Excel covers 3 treatment categories total and Ro covers 5.

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