Maximus vs myLAB Box
Maximus is cheaper to start ($99.99 vs $179 per year, lowest published plans). Maximus scores higher overall (7.9 vs 5.5).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Maximus
Maximus scores 7.9/10 against 5.5 for myLAB Box, ahead on price, price transparency and reputation. myLAB Box can still be the better fit: it is best for people who want a private at-home STD or women's hormone kit.
Side by side
| Maximus | myLAB Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $99.99/yr (one-off kit) | $179/yr (one-off kit) |
| Our score | 7.9/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Treatments | Longevity memberships, Hormone panels | At-home test kits, 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 RI, NY, NJ), per its own site (2026-10-31) | All 50 states, per its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | Annual auto-renewing subscription; add-ons do not renew. Cancellation method not stated on labs page. | Membership: cancel anytime (FAQ). Kit return policy not fetched. |
| FDA warning letters | Letter on record | None found (October 31, 2026) |
| Trustpilot | 4.4/5 (1,104 reviews) | 1.8/5 (427 reviews) |
| Best for | Men already in Maximus care who want its yearly panel. | People who want a private at-home STD or women's hormone kit. |
| 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 | Maximus | myLAB Box |
|---|---|---|
| Hormone panels | $99.99/yr (one-off kit) source, 2026-10-31 | $259/yr (one-off kit) 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.
myLAB Box: a closer look
At-home STD and hormone kits; doctor consult offered only after a positive result. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming myLAB Box.
In its favour
- Home collection for STD and hormone tests
- States CAP and CLIA lab partners
- FSA and HSA cards accepted
To weigh
- No routine physician review of results; doctor contact only after a positive.
- Shipping is free only above $150, so most single tests add shipping.
- Very low Trustpilot score (1.8 from 427 reviews).
- Lab partner not named.
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 priceChoose myLAB Box
Best for people who want a private at-home STD or women's hormone kit. Its lowest all-in plan is $179/yr (one-off kit).
Check myLAB Box's priceMaximus vs myLAB Box: questions people ask
Is Maximus or myLAB Box cheaper?
Maximus starts lower at $99.99 per year versus $179 at myLAB Box, comparing each program's lowest all-in plan.
Which is better, Maximus or myLAB Box?
On our published score Maximus rates 7.9 and myLAB Box rates 5.5. Maximus is best for men already in Maximus care who want its yearly panel; myLAB Box is best for people who want a private at-home STD or women's hormone kit.
Do Maximus and myLAB Box offer the same treatments?
Maximus: Longevity memberships, Hormone panels. myLAB Box: At-home test kits, Hormone panels.
Does either include the medication in the price?
Maximus: not stated. myLAB Box: not stated.
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