LetsGetChecked vs Maximus
LetsGetChecked is cheaper to start ($99 vs $99.99 per year, lowest published plans). Maximus scores higher overall (7.9 vs 7.4).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Maximus
Maximus scores 7.9/10 against 7.4 for LetsGetChecked, ahead on price. LetsGetChecked can still be the better fit: it is best for people who want one focused home kit, such as hormones or thyroid antibodies.
Side by side
| LetsGetChecked | Maximus | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $99/yr (one-off kit) | $99.99/yr (one-off kit) |
| Our score | 7.4/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Treatments | At-home test kits, Hormone panels | Longevity memberships, Hormone panels |
| 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 | 49 states (not NY), per its own site (2026-10-31) | 47 states (not RI, NY, NJ), per its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | 14-day cancellation from delivery for unopened kits, refund minus kit and shipping cost; Subscribe & Save renews at then-current price until canceled. | Annual auto-renewing subscription; add-ons do not renew. Cancellation method not stated on labs page. |
| FDA warning letters | None found (October 31, 2026) | Letter on record |
| Trustpilot | 4.3/5 (18,854 reviews) | 4.4/5 (1,104 reviews) |
| Best for | People who want one focused home kit, such as hormones or thyroid antibodies. | Men already in Maximus care who want its yearly panel. |
| Prices checked | 2026-10-31 | 2026-10-31 |
Price by treatment
The lowest all-in plan each publishes for the treatments both offer, with the page we read it on.
| Treatment | LetsGetChecked | Maximus |
|---|---|---|
| Hormone panels | $139/yr (one-off kit) source, 2026-10-31 | $99.99/yr (one-off kit) source, 2026-10-31 |
LetsGetChecked: a closer look
At-home finger-prick kits 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 LetsGetChecked.
In its favour
- Owns its CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited lab
- Clinician reviews results
- 4.3 on Trustpilot from 18,000+ reviews
To weigh
- Several hormone and STI kits are barred in New York.
- Treatment consult and medication are not included in kit prices.
- Opened kits cannot be returned, and refunds deduct kit and shipping costs.
- No vitamin D or single-marker ApoB/Lp(a)/hs-CRP kit found in the current US catalog (vitamin D URL redirects to product-not-available).
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.
Which should you choose?
Choose LetsGetChecked
Best for people who want one focused home kit, such as hormones or thyroid antibodies. Its lowest all-in plan is $99/yr (one-off kit).
Check LetsGetChecked's priceChoose 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 priceLetsGetChecked vs Maximus: questions people ask
Is LetsGetChecked or Maximus cheaper?
LetsGetChecked starts lower at $99 per year versus $99.99 at Maximus, comparing each program's lowest all-in plan.
Which is better, LetsGetChecked or Maximus?
On our published score LetsGetChecked rates 7.4 and Maximus rates 7.9. LetsGetChecked is best for people who want one focused home kit, such as hormones or thyroid antibodies; Maximus is best for men already in Maximus care who want its yearly panel.
Do LetsGetChecked and Maximus offer the same treatments?
LetsGetChecked: At-home test kits, Hormone panels. Maximus: Longevity memberships, Hormone panels.
Does either include the medication in the price?
LetsGetChecked: not stated. Maximus: not stated.
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