Best for Alpha MD
Men comparing lower-friction telehealth TRT subscriptions with more involved clinic models.
Best for LifeMD
Men and women who want a single telehealth subscription covering hormone optimization and weight management.
Biggest difference
Remote-friendly vs Remote-friendly access model.
Alpha MD: Alpha MD shows a visible starting price of $129 per month, but deeper pricing detail is not fully public on the reviewed pages. LifeMD: LifeMD shows a visible starting price of $99 per month, but deeper pricing detail is not fully public on the reviewed pages.
Alpha MD: Membership structure can make the first visible price look cleaner than the full long-term cost.
LifeMD: No in-person clinic component — users who prefer hands-on hormone care or IV therapy will need a supplemental provider.
Alpha MD: A mandatory consult step was not clearly listed on the reviewed homepage.
LifeMD: A mandatory consult step was not clearly listed on the reviewed homepage.
Alpha MD: Lab testing is signaled in the visible care model.
LifeMD: Lab testing is signaled in the visible care model.
Alpha MD: Official policy pages reference cancellation, refund, or renewal terms, but buyers should still verify the exact current policy before enrolling.
LifeMD: Official policy pages reference cancellation, refund, or renewal terms, but buyers should still verify the exact current policy before enrolling.
Alpha MD: Insurance, HSA, or FSA handling was not fully verified from the reviewed official pages.
LifeMD: Payment, privacy, or billing-policy pages were reviewed, but insurance, HSA, or FSA handling should still be confirmed directly.
Alpha MD: Medication changes, shipping, or premium tiers may still change the final bill.
LifeMD: Medication changes, shipping, or premium tiers may still change the final bill.
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Providers analyzed
2
Price range
$129 vs $99
Methodology
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online TRT clinic focused on affordable testosterone therapy and men’s hormone management
Alpha MD is a online TRT clinic focused on affordable testosterone therapy and men’s hormone management.
Starting price
$129
per month
Service availability
Men comparing lower-friction telehealth TRT subscriptions with more involved clinic models.
Users who want a direct online testosterone benchmark in the directory.
A broad telehealth health platform covering TRT, HRT, GLP-1 weight management, and primary care — all prescription-based and physician-supervised.
LifeMD is a telehealth platform offering physician-prescribed TRT, HRT, GLP-1 weight loss programs, and primary care through a subscription-based online model.
Starting price
$99
per month
Service availability
Men and women who want a single telehealth subscription covering hormone optimization and weight management.
Users comparing consumer-friendly TRT pricing against more clinical platforms like Defy Medical or Hone Health.
| Signal | Alpha MD | LifeMD |
|---|---|---|
| TRT price | $129 | $99 |
| Price range | $129 | $99 |
| Care model | Remote-friendly | Remote-friendly |
| Membership model | Membership required | Membership required |
| Availability | 21 states + telehealth | 1 states + telehealth |
| Transparency score | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Limitations | Membership structure can make the first visible price look cleaner than the full long-term cost. | No in-person clinic component — users who prefer hands-on hormone care or IV therapy will need a supplemental provider. |
Best for price
LifeMD currently shows the lower visible trt price anchor.
Best for convenience
Alpha MD looks easier to use for shoppers prioritizing access and lower-friction logistics.
Best for service variety
LifeMD currently offers the broader service stack around this category.
Best for beginners
Alpha MD looks friendlier for first-time shoppers who want simpler onboarding.
Choose LifeMD if your goal is the stronger overall mix of price clarity and service fit in trt. Choose Alpha MD if its access model or care structure is closer to how you actually want to buy this treatment.
Specific to TRT programs — the service being compared here.
Cheapest likely scenario
LifeMD
LifeMD currently shows the lower visible trt price anchor, but the real bill still depends on labs, consults, and membership rules.
Fastest access
Alpha MD
Alpha MD looks better for low-friction access if you care most about telehealth and a simpler booking path.
Transparent pricing
Alpha MD
Alpha MD currently publishes the cleaner pricing trail for trt.
More medically supervised
Verify both directly
Both providers need direct verification on clinician review, labs, and follow-up cadence.
LifeMD currently shows the lower visible trt price anchor, though the real comparison still depends on membership, labs, and consult structure.
LifeMD currently looks stronger on the service-specific comparison because of its current blend of pricing, access model, and overall provider fit.
Because buyers often want a narrower answer than a full-provider comparison when they are only shopping one treatment category.
Full provider comparison
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Methodology and disclaimer
This service comparison page is generated from provider overlap, current price anchors, convenience signals, and treatment-specific fit data. It is designed to be useful for category research, not medical decision-making.
Informational only. Longevity Costs publishes provider research, public pricing context, and comparison summaries for informational purposes only. The site is not a medical provider, clinic, pharmacy, or emergency service. Nothing on this page is medical advice, diagnosis, treatment guidance, or a claim that a therapy is proven, guaranteed, or appropriate for you. Consult a licensed medical professional before starting or changing any therapy.
Source
Public provider websites, rate sheets, and documented offers.
Verification
Verify final pricing directly with the provider before booking.
Cadence
Data is reviewed and updated on a rolling basis.
Sources
Sources
LifeMD homepage
Checked 2026-05-06 · Confidence 68%
Official homepage reviewed for care model and visible public positioning.
LifeMD contact page
Checked 2026-05-06 · Confidence 64%
Contact or support availability reviewed from official pages.
LifeMD faq page
Checked 2026-05-06 · Confidence 56%
FAQ reviewed for support, cancellation, and policy language.
LifeMD terms page
Checked 2026-05-06 · Confidence 62%
Terms or billing-policy language reviewed for cancellation clues.
LifeMD privacy page
Checked 2026-05-06 · Confidence 50%
Privacy or billing-policy page reviewed for support and payment context.
