Effecty vs Hims
Provider comparison details
Effecty
Hims
Effecty editorial score
Tested and reviewed by our experts
85
out of 100
Hims editorial score
Tested and reviewed by our experts
81
out of 100
Effecty user rating
Based on 6 approved user reviews
Hims user rating
Based on 11 approved user reviews
Effecty Pros and Cons
Pros
- No separate membership fee on the reviewed treatment plans
- Published month-to-month and multi-month prices for many treatments
- Shipping, supplies, and ongoing clinician messaging are generally included
- Weight management, longevity, and hormone options in one platform
Cons
- Lowest monthly rates require a longer supply commitment
- Lab requirements are not clearly standardized across treatments
- Brand-name GLP-1 cash prices are high
- Prescription products are generally final sale
Hims Pros and Cons
Pros
- Broad men's health catalog in one digital platform
- Current starting prices are visible for hair and erectile-dysfunction treatment
- Free or included online assessment and discreet shipping for many subscriptions
- App supports messaging, tracking, refills, and subscription management
Cons
- Weight-loss membership and medication are separate recurring costs
- Different health categories use different subscriptions and billing schedules
- Some promoted treatments are compounded and not FDA approved
- Refunds are limited after medication is processed or shipped
Pricing
23/25Effecty is more transparent than many peers about month-to-month and long-term prices, with no separate membership fee.
Pricing
20/25Hims publishes useful starting prices, but weight loss and other categories use different billing models.
Quality
16/20Licensed-clinician review and ongoing messaging are included, while compounded options remain outside FDA approval.
Quality
16/20Licensed-provider review and follow-up support routine care, with compounded-product disclosures visible.
Onboarding
13/15The online path is straightforward, but treatment-specific lab expectations are not consistently published.
Onboarding
13/15Most services use a quick online assessment, while testosterone support adds at-home laboratory testing.
Medication Options
13/15Its mix of weight management, longevity, and hormone treatments is broader than that of GLP-1-only platforms.
Medication Options
13/15The catalog spans weight, hair, sexual health, and current enclomiphene-based testosterone support.
Shipping & Fulfillment
8/10Free expedited shipping is included, though pharmacy preparation can extend total delivery time.
Shipping & Fulfillment
8/10Free discreet delivery is common, with app tracking and product-specific fulfillment.
Customer Support
8/10Secure care-team messaging is included without a separate membership, but no response-time guarantee is published.
Customer Support
7/10Ongoing provider messaging and check-ins are included in several subscriptions.
Usability & Experience
4/5Clear price tiers help comparison, while longer-term commitments and policies still require close review.
Usability & Experience
4/5The app is polished, but separate subscriptions require active renewal management.
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