Category-by-Category Comparison
Premature Ejaculation
For premature ejaculation treatment specifically, Mate starts at $48/month (range: $48-$95/month). 5 of our 5 alternatives also offer premature ejaculation treatment. Pricing varies significantly: Hims at $39/month, Ro at $22/month. The highest-rated alternative here that covers premature ejaculation is Hims at 9.4/10 in our provider database. Insurance rarely covers premature ejaculation treatment, so expect to pay cash - these platforms price on a cash-pay basis.
Key Differences Between Mate and Its Alternatives
Understanding what separates Mate from its competitors helps you make an informed decision. Mate's core strength is narrow and specific: a drug-free supplement for premature ejaculation that you can buy without a prescription or a consultation. Here is how the market breaks down across the most important factors.
Insurance Acceptance: Mate does not accept insurance. However, 1 of 5 alternatives do - making them potentially much cheaper if you have coverage. If you have no coverage, HSA/FSA accounts let you pay with pre-tax dollars, which lowers your effective cost by whatever your own marginal tax rate is.
Consultations: Mate has no consultation, because nothing it sells needs a prescription. Four of the five alternatives here include a provider review before treatment. A free consultation lets you evaluate a provider's medical team and platform before committing to treatment. Check that a telehealth provider uses physicians licensed in your state.
Mobile App: Mate does not offer a mobile app. 2 alternatives do, which can make managing prescriptions, messaging providers, and tracking treatment progress more convenient.
Cancellation Policy: Mate allows cancellation anytime with no fees - a standard matched by most alternatives in our comparison. Always verify the specific cancellation terms before subscribing to any telehealth service.
When to Stay with Mate vs. When to Switch
Not everyone needs to switch providers. Mate remains the right pick if you want a drug-free option for premature ejaculation and would rather skip a prescription entirely. Because it covers that one category, look elsewhere if you want several conditions handled in one place.
Consider switching if the premature-ejaculation-only scope, the subscription, the newer company or the short review history matter to you. Insurance acceptance is what usually ends the comparison: if your plan covers telehealth, you could save $50-200+ per month by choosing an insurance-friendly alternative. Additionally, if Mate does not offer a specific treatment you need, a specialist provider may deliver better outcomes for that condition.
One important consideration: most telehealth providers require a new consultation when you switch, and your new provider will create their own treatment plan. This means there may be a brief transition period, but it also ensures your new provider evaluates your needs independently rather than inheriting a plan that may not be optimal.
How We Chose These Alternatives
Our ranking of Mate alternatives is based on four key factors, weighted by their importance when you are deciding whether to switch:
Category Overlap (40% weight): We prioritize alternatives that cover the same treatment categories as Mate. Mate offers 1 categories (Premature Ejaculation), so providers covering more of these categories rank higher. This ensures you can consolidate your care rather than using multiple platforms.
Ratings (25% weight): Ratings shown are ManyTreatments scores based on our own research into each provider, informed by publicly available feedback. They are our editorial assessments, not third-party review-site averages.
Pricing Competitiveness (20% weight): We compare starting prices across shared treatment categories. Providers offering lower entry points or better value (e.g., insurance acceptance, bundled services) score higher. Pricing reflects the rates last recorded in our provider database and can change; confirm current pricing at checkout.
Feature Set (15% weight): We evaluate practical features including free consultations, free shipping, insurance acceptance, HSA/FSA eligibility, mobile app availability, and cancellation flexibility. Telehealth providers are required to operate under state medical board telemedicine regulations. These features directly impact the day-to-day experience of using a telehealth platform.
