Marek Health vs Maximus
Maximus is cheaper to start ($99.99 vs $250 per year, lowest published plans).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Marek Health and Maximus score the same on our published scale (7.9/10). Marek Health is best for hormone-focused testers who want a large one-off panel with free and total testosterone; Maximus is best for men already in Maximus care who want its yearly panel.
Side by side
| Marek Health | Maximus | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $250/yr (one-off panel) | $99.99/yr (one-off kit) |
| Our score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Treatments | Lab test orders | 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 | 47 states (not NY, NJ, RI), per its own site (2026-10-31) | 47 states (not RI, NY, NJ), per its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | No subscription, minimum commitment, or cancellation fee; pay per service. | 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 | No profile we could quote | 4.4/5 (1,104 reviews) |
| Best for | Hormone-focused testers who want a large one-off panel with free and total testosterone. | Men already in Maximus care who want its yearly panel. |
| Prices checked | 2026-10-31 | 2026-10-31 |
Marek Health: a closer look
Marek Diagnostics sells expert-built panels at Quest; separate coaching program for treatment. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming Marek Health.
In its favour
- No subscription: pay per panel
- Measures free testosterone by equilibrium dialysis
- Low single-test prices
To weigh
- Privacy policy lists health information as shared/sold to advertising partners (CCPA disclosure).
- Lab orders unavailable in NY, NJ, RI.
- Program costs stack: $299 intake + labs from $450 + treatment; Marek's own estimate is about $1,599 in year one.
- Treatment requires an annual physical from an outside clinician.
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 Marek Health
Best for hormone-focused testers who want a large one-off panel with free and total testosterone. Its lowest all-in plan is $250/yr (one-off panel).
Check Marek Health'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 priceMarek Health vs Maximus: questions people ask
Is Marek Health or Maximus cheaper?
Maximus starts lower at $99.99 per year versus $250 at Marek Health, comparing each program's lowest all-in plan.
Which is better, Marek Health or Maximus?
On our published score Marek Health rates 7.9 and Maximus rates 7.9. Marek Health is best for hormone-focused testers who want a large one-off panel with free and total testosterone; Maximus is best for men already in Maximus care who want its yearly panel.
Do Marek Health and Maximus offer the same treatments?
Marek Health: Lab test orders. Maximus: Longevity memberships, Hormone panels.
Does either include the medication in the price?
Marek Health: not stated. Maximus: not stated.
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