Defy Medical vs Hims: Which TRT Clinic Is Better in 2026?
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Short answer
Defy Medical wins overall, scoring 7.9/10 vs 6.1/10, mainly on treatment options and user experience.
Defy Medical wins overall, scoring 7.9/10 vs 6.1/10.
Operating since 2013. Physician-led protocols with injections, cream, pellets and HCG.
Price on consultation
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Hims
Hims offers oral enclomiphene for eligible men seeking testosterone treatment. Its own FAQ says it does not currently offer TRT injections. The advertised $99 a month requires a 10-month plan paid upfront and in full; 3- and 5-month plans are listed without public prices. This review covers the available treatment, testing and payment terms.
from $99/mo on a 10-month plan paid upfront
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| Feature | Defy Medical | Hims |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.9/10 | 6.1/10 |
| Starting price | Price on consultation | $99/mo on a 10-month plan paid upfront |
| Treatment types | injections, cream, pellets, HCG | oral (enclomiphene) |
| Best for | Best Clinical Oversight | Best Brand Name |
| Overall ranking | #4 | #33 |
| Price & Value (25%) | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Clinical Oversight (25%) | 9.5 | 7.5 |
| Treatment Options (20%) | 9.0 | 5.5 |
| User Experience (15%) | 8.0 | 5.0 |
| Transparency (15%) | 6.5 | 4.0 |
Sources: Defy Medical pricing verified on defymedical.com, Hims pricing verified on hims.com
Defy Medical vs Hims: plans, price and what's included
Only Defy Medical lists injections and cream and pellets and HCG; only Hims lists oral (enclomiphene).
| Defy Medical | Hims | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Price on consultation | from $99/mo on a 10-month plan paid upfront |
| Plans it publishes | One published rate | One published rate |
| Commitment | No subscription or contract; you pay per service. (defymedical.com, read Oct 14, 2026) | Not read yet |
| Labs | Not stated by the clinic (defymedical.com, read Sep 11, 2026) | Not stated by the clinic (hims.com, read Sep 24, 2026) |
| What the price covers | Total not verified | "From" price |
| First month | Not modeled | Not modeled |
| 12 months, no commitment | Not modeled | Not modeled |
| Cancelling | There is no subscription to cancel. All sales are final; billing errors are credited to your account rather than refunded. (defymedical.com, read Oct 14, 2026) | These are Hims's site-wide subscription terms: cancel at least two days before the renewal date; partly used periods are not refunded. (hims.com, read Oct 14, 2026) |
| Formats | injections, cream, pellets, HCG | oral (enclomiphene) |
| States served | 49 of 51 (not: MS) (not confirmed: DC) (defymedical.com, read Oct 9, 2026) | State list not on file |
First-month and 12-month figures come from our 12-month cost model, at each clinic's no-commitment rate. “About per year” for a prepaid plan is our arithmetic on the billing cycle the clinic prints.
Who should pick which
Pick Defy Medical if
- you want injections or cream or pellets or HCG, which Hims does not list
Pick Hims if
- you want oral (enclomiphene), which Defy Medical does not list
Pros & cons
Defy Medical
Pros
- + Physician-led, operating since 2013
- + Comprehensive bloodwork & protocols
- + Injections, cream, pellets and HCG
Cons
- − Not available in 1 state
- − Weaker on Price & Value (6.0 vs 7.0/10)
Hims
Pros
- + Recognized national brand
- + Excellent digital experience
Cons
- − Weaker on Treatment Options (5.5 vs 9.0/10)
- − Weaker on User Experience (5.0 vs 8.0/10)
- − Weaker on Transparency (4.0 vs 6.5/10)
The bottom line
After scoring all 39 clinics on our 5-criterion rubric (price & value, clinical oversight, treatment options, user experience and transparency), Defy Medical (7.9/10) comes out ahead of Hims (6.1/10). But the right choice still depends on what matters most to you.
Choose Defy Medical if you want best clinical oversight. Price on consultation.
Visit Defy Medical →Choose Hims if you want best brand name. From $99/mo on a 10-month plan paid upfront.
Visit Hims →Editor's overall pick
Not sold on either? Our highest-rated clinic overall is Male Excel (8.1/10), from $99/mo membership; medication billed on top. Read the review →
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Our verdict for this matchup is Defy Medical.
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