This comparison is published by HeydayMD. We've aimed for accuracy and fairness, but you should know the source. Hone Health pricing and details were verified via their website as of May 2026.
The Quick Version
Hone Health is one of the most established online TRT platforms — they've been around since 2021 and have a polished app-based experience. HeydayMD is newer but built specifically to address the pain points men encounter with platforms like Hone: confusing pricing, limited monitoring, and impersonal care.
The core difference comes down to this: Hone charges a membership fee plus separate medication costs. Heyday bundles everything into one price.
| Category | HeydayMD | Hone Health |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $99/mo (medication included; prepaid annual) | $135–$155/mo membership + $28–$60/mo meds |
| True all-in cost | $99/mo + follow-up labs ($229/panel) | $163–$215/mo |
| Annual cost | $1,188 | $1,956–$2,580 |
| Lab method | At-home (upper-arm device) | At-home kit |
| Live consultations | Yes — video with licensed clinicians | Yes — video with licensed clinicians |
| Medication forms | Injectable (cypionate or enanthate) as the primary protocol; topical forms and enclomiphene available when your clinician and you decide they fit | Injectable, cream, troches, enclomiphene |
| Beyond TRT | GLP-1, ED meds | Enclomiphene, weight management |
Pricing: What You Actually Pay
This is where the biggest confusion happens with Hone. Their marketing leads with prices like "$28/month for injections" — but that's the medication cost on top of the membership fee.
Hone Health's Real Cost
- Plus membership: $135/month (8–11 biomarkers)
- Premium membership: $155/month (40+ biomarkers)
- Injectable testosterone: From $28/month additional
- Cream: From $60/month additional
- Troches: From $60/month additional
So the real all-in cost for a Hone patient on injectable TRT is at minimum $163/month (Plus + cheapest injection). On the Premium plan with cream, you're looking at $215/month.
HeydayMD's Cost
- 6-month plan: $116/month ($699 total)
- Annual plan: $99/month ($1,188 total)
Included: medication, supplies, shipping and provider consultations, plus the at-home lab kit on the annual plan. No separate medication charges. Follow-up lab panels are $229 each.
💰 Pricing Verdict
Heyday saves $768–$1,392 per year vs. Hone.
Hone's membership-plus-meds model creates sticker shock once you add everything up. Heyday's flat rate is transparent and meaningfully cheaper. For a straightforward comparison: $1,188/year (Heyday) vs. $1,956–$2,580/year (Hone).
Lab Monitoring
Both clinics offer at-home lab testing, which is a major advantage over competitors that require LabCorp visits. But the approach differs.
Heyday's Lab Protocol
Heyday uses an upper-arm collection device that collects a blood sample from your arm. It's nearly painless (no traditional finger prick), takes about 5 minutes, and you mail the sample back in a prepaid envelope. Your provider reviews comprehensive biomarkers including total/free testosterone, estradiol, SHBG, hematocrit, PSA, and metabolic markers.
Hone's Lab Protocol
Hone sends at-home test kits (finger prick collection). The Plus plan checks 8–11 biomarkers. The Premium plan ($20/month more) checks 40+ biomarkers. Testing frequency varies by plan.
Heyday's comprehensive panel is included at $99/month. At Hone, you need the $155/month Premium plan to get comparable biomarker coverage — and that's before medication costs.
Provider Access
Both Heyday and Hone offer live video consultations — a significant advantage over clinics like Peter MD (text-only) or basic subscription models. You'll talk to a licensed clinician, discuss your symptoms, review your labs, and get a personalized protocol.
Where they differ:
- Heyday pairs you with licensed clinicians who specialize in hormone optimization. The team is smaller, which means more continuity — you'll typically work with the same provider.
- Hone has a larger provider network, which can mean faster scheduling but less continuity. Some patients report seeing different physicians at different appointments.
Treatment Options
This is Hone's strongest category. They offer more medication formats than almost any online TRT clinic:
- Hone: Injectable testosterone, cream, troches (oral lozenges), enclomiphene, clomiphene citrate
- Heyday: Injectable testosterone (cypionate or enanthate) as the primary protocol, with topical forms and enclomiphene available when your clinician and you decide they fit; compounded GLP-1 medications, ED medication, and the Essentials range (hair, skin, sleep). We do not offer peptides such as BPC-157.
Both clinics can prescribe topical testosterone or enclomiphene; Heyday leads with injectables. If you're looking for a broader health optimization platform (TRT + GLP-1 weight loss), Heyday offers more beyond testosterone. Heyday does not offer peptide therapy.
Injectable testosterone (cypionate or enanthate) is the most widely used and best-studied option for TRT — it provides the most reliable absorption and precise dosing. While Hone offers creams and troches, most TRT specialists recommend starting with injections unless there's a specific contraindication. Heyday focuses on injectables because that is where the evidence is strongest; the final choice of form is made by your prescribing clinician and you.
Patient Experience
Onboarding
Heyday: 60-second eligibility quiz → at-home blood draw kit shipped → labs reviewed by provider → live video consultation → treatment ships to your door. The entire process from quiz to treatment typically takes 2–3 weeks.
Hone: Online health assessment ($45) → at-home test kit → labs reviewed → video appointment → prescription. Hone has been around longer, and some patients report a more streamlined tech experience with their app.
Ongoing Care
Both platforms provide ongoing monitoring and protocol adjustments. Heyday's smaller team can mean more personalized attention; Hone's larger operation can mean more appointment flexibility. Both have responsive support for questions between appointments.
What Patients Say
Common Hone praise: Clean app, wide medication variety, established brand trust.
Common Hone complaints: Confusing pricing, shipping errors, seeing different providers, feeling like a "number."
Common Heyday praise: Transparent pricing, personalized care, comprehensive approach beyond TRT.
Common Heyday note: Newer platform, fewer reviews to reference.
Who Should Choose What
Choose Heyday If:
- You want a single, transparent monthly price with no surprises
- You value comprehensive biomarker monitoring without paying extra
- You want a provider who knows your name and history
- You're interested in TRT alongside GLP-1 weight loss
- Budget matters — you want quality monitoring at $99/month
- An at-home upper-arm blood collection kit appeals to you
Choose Hone If:
- You want a clinic that leads with non-injectable options
- You want to try enclomiphene before committing to TRT
- A polished app with data tracking is important to you
- You prefer a larger, more established company
- You don't mind paying $163–$215/month all-in
The Verdict
Our Recommendation
For most men starting TRT, HeydayMD is the better value.
You get live video consultations with licensed clinicians, medication included, and at-home blood draws — from $99/month on the annual plan. No membership-plus-meds confusion. Hone is a solid platform with a proven track record, but you'll pay 65–120% more for comparable care.
The exception: if you need cream/troches or want to explore enclomiphene first, Hone's broader TRT medication menu makes it the better choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I switch from Hone to Heyday?
Yes. If you're currently on TRT through Hone (or any other clinic), you can transition to Heyday. Your new Heyday provider will review your current protocol, order fresh labs, and either continue or adjust your treatment plan.
Does Heyday offer enclomiphene?
Heyday focuses on testosterone cypionate injections and ancillary medications. If your provider determines you're a candidate for alternative approaches, they'll discuss options during your consultation. For enclomiphene specifically, Hone currently has more experience.
Is the at-home blood draw painful?
The Tasso+ upper-arm device uses a tiny lancet — most patients describe it as a light pinch, significantly less painful than a traditional blood draw or even a finger prick. It takes about 5 minutes. Watch the collection guide →
How do the consultation experiences compare?
Both are live video calls with licensed clinicians. Heyday consultations tend to be longer and more thorough, especially for initial evaluations. Hone has a more structured, efficient format. Both offer follow-up messaging between appointments.