Maximus vs Personalabs
Maximus is cheaper to start ($99.99 vs $150 per year, lowest published plans). Maximus scores higher overall (7.9 vs 6.2).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Maximus
Maximus scores 7.9/10 against 6.2 for Personalabs, ahead on price, price transparency and reputation. Personalabs can still be the better fit: it is best for people who want a physician review included with a Labcorp order.
Side by side
| Maximus | Personalabs | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $99.99/yr (one-off kit) | $150/yr (one-off panel) |
| Our score | 7.9/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Treatments | Longevity memberships, Hormone panels | Lab test orders |
| 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) | 47 states (not NY, NJ, RI), per its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | Annual auto-renewing subscription; add-ons do not renew. Cancellation method not stated on labs page. | Cancel within 7 days for refund less $20; after that, account credit less $20; orders valid 6 months; no refund after blood draw. |
| FDA warning letters | Letter on record | None found (October 31, 2026) |
| Trustpilot | 4.4/5 (1,104 reviews) | 2.6/5 (10 reviews) |
| Best for | Men already in Maximus care who want its yearly panel. | People who want a physician review included with a Labcorp order. |
| Prices checked | 2026-10-31 | 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.
Personalabs: a closer look
Labcorp-only test store; physician network approves orders and reviews results. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming Personalabs.
In its favour
- Physician review of results included
- States it is subject to HIPAA
- HSA and FSA eligible
To weigh
- Single tests priced well above Walk-In Lab and Ulta (e.g. vitamin D $135, ApoB $123).
- Refunds only within 7 days and reduced by $20.
- Labcorp only: no Quest option.
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 Personalabs
Best for people who want a physician review included with a Labcorp order. Its lowest all-in plan is $150/yr (one-off panel).
Check Personalabs's priceMaximus vs Personalabs: questions people ask
Is Maximus or Personalabs cheaper?
Maximus starts lower at $99.99 per year versus $150 at Personalabs, comparing each program's lowest all-in plan.
Which is better, Maximus or Personalabs?
On our published score Maximus rates 7.9 and Personalabs rates 6.2. Maximus is best for men already in Maximus care who want its yearly panel; Personalabs is best for people who want a physician review included with a Labcorp order.
Do Maximus and Personalabs offer the same treatments?
Maximus: Longevity memberships, Hormone panels. Personalabs: Lab test orders.
Does either include the medication in the price?
Maximus: not stated. Personalabs: not stated.
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