Comparison

Derive vs Hims: Which Is Right for You?

An honest comparison of Derive and Hims for peptide therapy — pricing, quality, care model, and who each is built for.

Feature

Derive

Hims

Peptide protocols

65 protocols across 8 categories

Limited peptide options, primarily hair/skin/ED

Care model

Dedicated care team reviews every order

Automated provider review, volume-based

Compounding

Single-source pharmaceutical-grade API, third-party tested

Standard telehealth compounding

Dashboard

Daily check-ins, dosing schedule, protocol education, messaging

Basic order tracking

Pricing

From $69/mo per protocol

Varies, often bundled with other products

HSA/FSA

Accepted at checkout

Limited HSA/FSA support

Referral program

20% off referrals + free product after 2

Standard referral credits

Positioning

Premium, care-team-first peptide platform

Mass-market telehealth for multiple categories

The bottom line

Hims is a great option if you want a broad telehealth platform covering hair, skin, ED, and more. Derive is purpose-built for peptide therapy specifically — deeper protocols, dedicated care teams, pharmaceutical-grade compounding, and a dashboard designed for longitudinal tracking. If peptides are your focus, Derive goes deeper.

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HSA/FSA eligible · Ships free · Cancel anytime