Rugiet vs Maximus: Which TRT Clinic Is Better in 2026?
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Short answer
Rugiet wins overall, scoring 7.9/10 vs 7.2/10, mainly on transparency and price & value. If price is your priority, Maximus is cheaper at $99.99/mo on a 12-month plan (6 months for injections or cream) that can't be ended early; $199.99 month to month.
Rugiet wins overall, scoring 7.9/10 vs 7.2/10. If price is your priority, Maximus is cheaper at $99.99/mo on a 12-month plan (6 months for injections or cream) that can't be ended early; $199.99 month to month.
All-inclusive flat pricing from $139/mo (labs, clinician, medication and monitoring bundled) though the rate itself is only visible if you open the FAQ.
from $139/mo on a 12-month plan billed yearly
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Maximus
Four testosterone protocols, including fertility-sparing enclomiphene, from $99.99/mo on a 12-month plan that can't be ended early ($199.99 month to month), with lab kits billed separately.
from $99.99/mo on a 12-month plan (6 months for injections or cream) that can't be ended early; $199.99 month to month
Pick the program →Rugiet vs Maximus, side by side
| Feature | Rugiet | Maximus |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Starting price | $139/mo on a 12-month plan billed yearly | $99.99/mo on a 12-month plan (6 months for injections or cream) that can't be ended early; $199.99 month to month |
| Treatment types | injections, topical cream, enclomiphene | enclomiphene, oral testosterone, cream, injections |
| Best for | — | Best for Fertility-Friendly TRT |
| Overall ranking | #5 | #15 |
| Price & Value (25%) | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Clinical Oversight (25%) | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Treatment Options (20%) | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| User Experience (15%) | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Transparency (15%) | 8.0 | 4.0 |
Sources: Rugiet pricing verified on rugiet.com, Maximus pricing verified on maximustribe.com
Rugiet vs Maximus: plans, price and what's included
Without committing, Maximus costs $219 less than Rugiet over 12 months ($1,498 against $1,717), although its first month costs $12 more. Prepaying changes the gap: Rugiet's 12 months comes to about $1,668 a year, still $170 more than Maximus's no-commitment year. Rugiet serves 3 states that Maximus excludes (AK, IN, DC); Maximus serves 14 that Rugiet excludes (AR, CT, DE, GA, HI, LA, MN, MO, NC, ND, OK, PA, RI, SC). Both offer injections and enclomiphene. Only Rugiet lists topical cream; only Maximus lists oral testosterone and cream.
| Rugiet | Maximus | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | from $139/mo on a 12-month plan billed yearly | from $99.99/mo on a 12-month plan (6 months for injections or cream) that can't be ended early; $199.99 month to month |
| Plans it publishes |
| One published rate |
| Commitment | Plans are billed every 3, 6 or 12 months. There is no month-to-month plan. (support.rugiet.com, read Oct 14, 2026) | Month to month, or a committed 3, 6 or 12 month plan depending on the protocol. Committed plans cannot be ended early. (support.maximustribe.com, read Oct 14, 2026) |
| Labs | Initial and follow-up labs included (rugiet.com, read Sep 19, 2026) | Billed separately (intake $100, one-time) (support.maximustribe.com, read Oct 11, 2026) |
| What the price covers | Rate holds? Not stated | Rate holds? Not stated |
| First month | $188 | $200 |
| 12 months, no commitment | $1,717 | $1,498 |
| Cancelling | Cancel or pause in the member portal before the next order is processed; a processed order cannot be cancelled. Rugiet does not refund prescription medication. (support.rugiet.com, read Oct 14, 2026) | Turn off auto-renewal in the dashboard or by email. Month-to-month plans end at the close of the month; committed plans run to the end of the term with no partial refund. Shipped medication is not refunded. (support.maximustribe.com, read Oct 14, 2026) |
| Formats | injections, topical cream, enclomiphene | enclomiphene, oral testosterone, cream, injections |
| States served | 36 of 51 (not: AL, AR, CT, DE, GA, HI, LA, MN, MO, NC, ND, OK, PA, RI, SC) | 47 of 51 (not: AL, AK, IN, DC) (maximustribe.com, read Oct 9, 2026) |
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 Rugiet if
- you live in AK, IN, DC, which Rugiet serves and Maximus does not
- you want topical cream, which Maximus does not list
- you want every lab panel inside the price
Pick Maximus if
- you want the lower 12-month cost without committing: about $1,498 against $1,717 for Rugiet, on our cost model
- you live in one of the 14 states Rugiet excludes, which Maximus serves and Rugiet does not
- you want oral testosterone or cream, which Rugiet does not list
Pros & cons
Rugiet
Pros
- + Flat all-inclusive monthly price
- + Unlimited doctor follow-ups
- + Ongoing lab fees stated as included in the plan
Cons
- − Not available in 15 states
- − Weaker on Treatment Options (7.5 vs 8.5/10)
Maximus
Pros
- + Enclomiphene, a fertility-sparing option, offered alongside cream, oral and injectable testosterone
- + Four core protocols plus combinations, with the clinician choosing
- + HSA and FSA accepted
Cons
- − Not available in 4 states
- − Weaker on Transparency (4.0 vs 8.0/10)
- − Weaker on Price & Value (7.0 vs 8.0/10)
The bottom line
After scoring all 39 clinics on our 5-criterion rubric (price & value, clinical oversight, treatment options, user experience and transparency), Rugiet (7.9/10) comes out ahead of Maximus (7.2/10). But the right choice still depends on what matters most to you.
Choose Rugiet if transparency matters most to you (8.0 vs 4.0/10). From $139/mo on a 12-month plan billed yearly.
Visit Rugiet →Choose Maximus if you want best for fertility-friendly trt. From $99.99/mo on a 12-month plan (6 months for injections or cream) that can't be ended early; $199.99 month to month.
Pick the program →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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