Hims vs. BlueChew for ED 2025: How Do They Compare?

Key Takeaways:

• Both BlueChew and Hims offer access to the same ingredients in Viagra and Cialis in chewable tablets after a consultation with a provider. 

• You can order from the Hims platform in all 50 states, plus Washington, D.C. BlueChew is available in all U.S. states except North Dakota.

• Hims provides a wider range of subscription options (monthly, every three months, every six months, or annually). 

• Both companies have online access to providers and 24/7 customer support. Hims also offers unlimited messaging with providers through the Hims app.

• Hims offers more subscription options with more savings the longer you subscribe. 

• Blended medications at Hims can also help you save time and money by treating multiple symptoms beyond ED.

Since Viagra^® arrived on the scene in the late ‘90s, treatments for erectile dysfunction (ED) have seen many changes. 

Medications like Cialis^®, Stendra^®, and vardenafil (Levitra^® and Staxyn^®) have emerged as alternatives to Viagra, and you can now take your medication in the form of mints and gummies if you have trouble swallowing standard pills.

Another recent change is the emergence of telehealth services like Hims and BlueChew. They’ve made it more convenient to access prescription ED treatments after an online consultation with a healthcare provider. But which one should you choose when it comes to BlueChew vs. Hims?

In this article, we’ll examine these differences so you can decide whether Hims or BlueChew is the best fit for your needs.

To order medication through BlueChew or Hims, you have to communicate with a licensed medical professional, who will review your medical history. Both telehealth platforms allow you to complete these steps virtually.

BlueChew

BlueChew specializes in treatment for erectile dysfunction.

At BlueChew, you must select the medication and per month plan you want before answering questions about your health history. If you’re unsure how the medications differ, you can read about them on the website before making your choice.

BlueChew’s intake form is relatively short and takes around five minutes to complete. 

Hims

Hims offers access to ED medications, along with products for other men’s health issues like hair loss, premature ejaculation, and more.

At Hims, you can select the medication you’re interested in first or fill out our intake form to see which medications best suit your needs. The intake form asks you questions about your symptoms, medical history, and treatment preferences. This allows your provider to customize your treatment plan to meet your needs.

Your medical profile also allows providers on the Hims platform to recommend other treatment options if you’re dealing with health issues beyond ED. 

Establishing your medical profile upfront is also essential for safety reasons. Combining ED medications with medications for high blood pressure (like nitrates), for instance, can cause serious side effects. The intake form lets your provider assess your current medications and existing health conditions to decide if you’re a good candidate for ED medication.

Once a healthcare provider affiliated with Hims or BlueChew receives your intake form, they’ll review your health information just as they would in an in-person doctor’s office and let you know if you’re eligible for treatment.

In most cases, the intake form and messaging with your provider are suitable for them to determine if you qualify for treatment. Some states require a phone call or virtual visit with a healthcare provider before they can prescribe medication. 

BlueChew

BlueChew operates in all 50 states except North Dakota.

We could not find any information on the medical providers affiliated with BlueChew.

Hims

Hims is available in all 50 states, plus Washington, D.C. The Hims platform is also available in the U.K. 

All medical providers at Hims must be licensed. At Hims, we require each provider to undergo a rigorous vetting process when onboarded. You can review their credentials and learn more about our medical experts here.

BlueChew and Hims both provide access to some of the most popular erectile dysfunction ingredients available in chewable tablets, after a consultation with a healthcare provider.

ED treatments available through Hims and BlueChew belong to a class of medications known as PDE5 inhibitors. These medications widen blood vessels to increase blood flow to the penis, helping you get and maintain harder, longer-lasting erections.

Here’s more info about the medications available at BlueChew and Hims.

BlueChew

BlueChew offers generic sildenafil and tadalafil. The brand does not offer brand-name Viagra or Cialis. 

Sildenafil is the active ingredient in Viagra, the first FDA-approved medication for ED. Tadalafil is the active ingredient in Cialis. It came out a little later than Viagra and has a unique advantage — it works for up to 36 hours. You can take it daily or as needed. 

Hims

While generic medications are significantly less expensive than their brand-name versions, some customers may be more comfortable taking Viagra or Cialis over sildenafil or tadalafil, even if it means paying a higher price.

For this reason, Hims offers access to:

• Brand-name Viagra and Cialis

• Generic sildenafil and Tadalafil

• Compounded versions of the medications, if a healthcare provider deems you eligible

Compounded medications are not FDA-approved, but they use similar ingredients to their brand-name counterparts. 

Form Factor and Flavors: Hims vs. BlueChew

Have difficulty swallowing pills? No problem. Both Hims and BlueChew offer access to chewable ED medication in various flavors after a consultation with a provider.

BlueChew

As the name suggests, all BlueChew medications are chewable. Most have a fruit punch flavor, except vardenafil, which has a minty flavor.

BlueChew also carries a tadalafil multivitamin, which contains tadalafil alongside seven essential vitamins.

Hims

In addition to standard, flavorless pills, Hims has chewable options, which include:

Hard Mints

Hims Hard Mints are erectile dysfunction medications that contain ingredients like sildenafil, tadalafil, and vitamin B12. Our compounding process allows us to offer various options based on your unique needs: single-ingredient tadalafil or a combination of tadalafil + sildenafil + B12. Packaged in a discreet tin case you won’t mind carrying around, these hard mints are available in two flavors: wintergreen mint or wintergreen mint + lemon flavor.

Sex Chews

Similar to Hard Mints, Sex Chews are personalized ED medications that contain varying doses of tadalafil and sildenafil with vitamin B12. They’re also available as a single-ingredient tadalafil. These chews also come in a handy tin case and are available in three flavors: berry, lemon, and berry + lemon.

Hims and BlueChew both offer access to single-ingredient products like sildenafil, tadalafil, and multiple-ingredient products.

BlueChew

At BlueChew, the only multiple-ingredient product blend for ED available is the tadalafil multivitamin, which contains 9 mg of tadalafil and seven essential vitamins, such as C, A, and B12.

Hims

At Hims, we provide access to various multiple-ingredient products in addition to the aforementioned Hard Mints and Sex Chews, which combine tadalafil, sildenafil, and vitamin B12.

Our other blended products combine ED medication with active ingredients that target different health conditions that commonly co-occur with ED: premature ejaculation (PE), hair loss, and high cholesterol.

With blended products, your healthcare provider can treat a variety of conditions simultaneously. This makes your regimen simpler and more efficient and saves you from having to fill various prescriptions if your provider deems you eligible for treatment.

In addition to Hard Mints and Sex Chews, other blended sexual health products at Hims include:

ED + Heart Health

Research suggests that erectile dysfunction can be an early sign of cardiovascular disease in some people and is often linked to conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke, and other forms of heart disease. 

ED + Heart Health is a compounded medication that contains tadalafil for ED and atorvastatin (the active ingredient in Lipitor^®). Atorvastatin is a statin used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks in those with a previous history of heart disease.

Sex Rx + Climax Control

Some research suggests that erectile dysfunction is one of the most significant risk factors for premature ejaculation, a form of sexual dysfunction characterized by reaching orgasm too early. 

Sex Rx + Climax Control targets both conditions at once with the active ingredients tadalafil and fluoxetine (generic for Prozac^®). Fluoxetine is a common off-label treatment for PE. When taken daily, this medication can help you obtain and maintain better erections for more satisfying sex.

Sex Rx + Hair Health

Hair loss and ED commonly occur in the same people. With Sex Rx + Hair Health, you can address both issues with tadalafil + minoxidil or finasteride, two of the most popular oral medications for hair loss.

Dose Options: BlueChew vs. Hims

Both BlueChew and Hims offer various strengths for their ED medications, but Hims provides a few more options.

Hims also offers personalized doses based on your unique needs. Providers can customize doses to ensure subscribers get the most appropriate treatment plan to meet their needs.

Our chewable ED medication and blended products also contain personalized doses to fit each customer’s preferences. If you qualify for treatment, you’ll work with your healthcare provider to determine an appropriate dose and dosing schedule.

Health Products Beyond ED: Hims vs. BlueChew

Both BlueChew and Hims offer access to high-quality erectile dysfunction treatments.

But Hims has a more extensive product line. In addition to Hims’ ED medication, you can also find products for premature ejaculation, hair loss, acne, weight loss, mental health issues, and more, including:

• Over-the-counter and prescription medication for premature ejaculation

• Medication for anxiety and depression

• Weight loss medications, both oral and injectable

• Wellness vitamins and supplements

• Condoms (including condoms that help you last longer in bed)

• Sex toys, including cock rings and male vibrators that support harder, longer-lasting erections

• Personal, water-based lubricants

Both Hims and BlueChew specialize in men’s health issues, but Hims also has a partner brand called Hers, which specifically caters to women.

Unlike platforms that only offer brand-name ED medication, both Hims and BlueChew help users save money by providing access to less expensive versions of these medications after a consultation with a healthcare provider.

Pricing varies between Hims and BlueChew depending on the product, dose, quantity, and subscription you choose. However, Hims appears to be less expensive if you opt for longer subscription plans.

BlueChew

At BlueChew, plans start at $25 per month for six doses of as-needed sildenafil or four doses of tadalafil or vardenafil.

BlueChew’s daily product, the tadalafil multivitamin, costs $200 per 90 chews if you order a three-month supply or $100 per 30 chews if you buy a month supply.

BlueChew offers the following quantity options:

• Sildenafil. Packs of 6, 10, 17, or 34

• Tadalafil (as needed). Packs of 4, 7, 14, or 28

• Vardenafil. Packs of 4, 8, 15, or 30

At BlueChew, customers get $20 off their first order. Their online consultation is free, but shipping starts at $5. 

Hims

At Hims, as-needed tablets for sildenafil start at $16 a month for four doses, and tadalafil starts at $24 a month for four doses. Tadalafil and sildenafil chews start at $6 per use.

At Hims, daily tadalafil costs less than $2 per day for daily use or $32 a month with a 12-month subscription. Your annual cost works out to $384. There are also options for monthly ($79/month), every three months ($49/month), and every six months ($39/month).

Hims offers the following dose quantities for sildenafil and tadalafil: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, or 16 doses a month.

Shipping and unlimited messaging with your provider are also offered at no additional cost.

Extra Savings on Compounded Medications with Hims

Your provider can also help you save time and money by prescribing a 2-in-1 or 3-in-1 compounded medication if you’re addressing multiple conditions at once. This is ideal if you have other health concerns beyond ED.

With personalized strengths and dosing options, Hims offers more control over your treatment plan.

Keep in mind that BlueChew and Hims don’t take insurance, so all costs are out of pocket. However, your medication expenses may qualify for reimbursement if you have an FSA or HSA plan. 

Both BlueChew and Hims are subscription-based services that allow you to order your pills every month. However, we offer more subscription options.

BlueChew

At BlueChew, you can order as-needed medication only on a per month basis. For daily pills, you can order every month or quarterly.

Hims

At Hims, our subscription options include per month, three-month, six-month, or annual. The longer the subscription, the lower the cost per pill.

If you don’t want your mail carrier to know your business, you don’t have to worry when you order from Hims or BlueChew. Both deliver straight to your home in discreet packaging.

Medications come in either small individual packets you can slip into your pocket or in tin cases you won’t mind taking out in public.

BlueChew

BlueChew shipping starts at $5. BlueChew does not ship to North Dakota or the U.K.

Hims

With Hims,  shipping is included in the cost. Hims also ships to all 50 states. The Hims platform is also available in the U.K. and is expanding to Canada in 2026. 

BlueChew and Hims offer 24/7 customer support, live chat, and online consultations.

BlueChew also offers an email and chat option on its website.

At Hims, we provide the following additional features:

• A Hims app/online portal to order medication, adjust your treatment plan, and message your provider

• Unlimited, follow-up messaging between subscribers and providers, at no additional cost

Using a telehealth platform like BlueChew or Hims takes the hassle out of getting a prescription for ED. By offering access to different versions of high-quality ED medications after a consultation with a healthcare provider to determine eligibility, you can revamp your sex life and access quality care without leaving home.

Want to learn more about Hims’ offerings for ED and other sexual health issues? Connect with a healthcare professional and get a recommendation today.