Updated October 1, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team
Arrival Creatine vs Protein Works
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Arrival Creatine |  Protein Works |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $44.99 | £8.99 |
| Price per serving | $1.50 | £0.15 |
| Protein per serving (g) | 0 | 20Higher |
| Third-party tested | YesHas it | No |
| Flavours (flavours) | 1 | 8Higher |
| Subscription discount | 15% to 26%Higher | 15% |
| Certifications | Vegan, Organic | Not confirmed |
| Markets | Not confirmed | GB, IE, FR |
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Key differences
- Protein Works scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.8.
- Protein per serving (g) is higher at Protein Works: 20 vs 0.
- Third-party tested: only Arrival Creatine.
- Flavours (flavours) is higher at Protein Works: 8 vs 1.
- Subscription discount is higher at Arrival Creatine: 15% to 26% vs 15%.
- Support channels: only Protein Works offers Chat, Phone, Help centre.
- Products: only Arrival Creatine offers Creatine.
- Products: only Protein Works offers Multivitamins, Vitamins minerals, Omega 3.
Our verdict on each
Arrival Creatine
Arrival Creatine suits anyone who wants a plain, third-party tested creatine tub with vegan and organic credentials and a subscription saving, and it costs $1.50 a serving. It is a narrow choice: one flavour, no protein, and support by email only.
Protein Works
Protein Works suits shoppers who want a wide range of daily supplement categories at a low entry price, with £8.99 to start. Buyers who put independent lab testing at the top of their list should look further, since third-party testing is not offered.
Score breakdown
| Area | Arrival Creatine | Protein Works |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Serving cost of $1.50 and entry price of $44.99 place Arrival Creatine high on value per scoop. | 9.8HigherEntry pricing of £8.99 and £0.15 per serving sit at 15 of 121 brands. |
| Offer | 8.3A single flavour, 0 g protein per serving and a subscription saving of 15% to 26% keep the offer narrow. | 9.2HigherRange covers multivitamins, vitamins minerals and omega 3, with 15% off subscriptions and 180 days for returns. |
| Trust | 9.2HigherThird-party testing plus vegan and organic credentials, with support limited to email. | 8.9Third-party testing is not offered, though email, chat and phone and 2013 add some confidence. |
Choosing between them
Pick Arrival Creatine if trust, third-party tested, and subscription discount matter most.
Pick Protein Works if cost, offer, protein per serving (g), and flavours (flavours) matter most.
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Arrival Creatine | Protein Works |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving (g) | 0 | 20 |
| Flavours (flavours) | 1 | 8 |
| Subscription discount | 15% to 26% | 15% |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Arrival Creatine | Protein Works |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | United Kingdom |
Also worth a look
HerbsPro has protein per serving (g) at 24, against 0 for Arrival Creatine and 20 for Protein Works.
HerbsPro reviewWhat we checked
Arrival Creatine
- shop-arrival.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Protein Works
- theproteinworks.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Arrival Creatine | Protein Works |
|---|---|---|
| Creatine, pre-workout and electrolytes | 14 of 93 | 9 of 93 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Arrival Creatine | Protein Works |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Creatine | Multivitamins, Vitamins minerals, Omega 3, Probiotics, Greens, Collagen, Sleep stress, Nootropics, Electrolytes |
| Legal entity | Arrival Wellness Inc | Class Delta Limited |
| Headquarters | United States | United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2013 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Arrival Creatine | Protein Works | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving (g) | 0lowest quarter | 20lowest quarter | 23 |
| Flavours (flavours) | 1lowest quarter | 8above the median | 4.5 |
| Subscription discount | 15% to 26%highest quarter | 15%below the median | 18.45 |
Median across 52 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Arrival Creatine
Pros
- Third-party tested, which most creatine brands in this ranking do not state
- Vegan and organic credentials, unusual for a creatine monohydrate tub
- Serving cost of $1.50 sits high in the creatine and pre-workout ranking
Cons
- Support runs on email only, with no chat or phone listed
- Product types cover creatine, so protein, pre-workout and electrolytes have to come from elsewhere
- Protein per serving is 0 g, so the tub is a standalone supplement rather than a protein source
Protein Works
Pros
- Covers a wide list of categories in multivitamins, vitamins minerals and omega 3, from multivitamins to electrolytes.
- Entry point of £8.99 with a per serving cost of £0.15, ranked 15 of 121 brands on price per serving.
- The range suits different diets, with vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options on the multivitamin formula.
Cons
- Delivery covers GB, IE and FR, which is a narrower set of markets than some pharmacy-led rivals.
- The range carries 8 flavours on its whey protein line, but the entry pricing and per serving cost come from the multivitamin product.
- The £8.99 entry price ranks 23 of 157 brands, so the price on the front of the pack sits mid-table.
Who each suits
Arrival Creatine
Who it suits
- Lifters who want one ingredient and third-party testing rather than a blended formula
- Vegan and organic buyers who read certification labels before buying
- US shoppers who would rather subscribe and pay less per order than buy a tub outright
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants pre-workout, electrolytes or protein from the same brand, since Body Attack covers all of them and Nuun covers electrolytes
- Buyers who want a choice of flavours, as Arrival Creatine lists 1 flavour
- People who want phone or chat support, since Arrival Creatine offers email only
Protein Works
Who it suits
- Shoppers who want vitamins, probiotics, greens, collagen, sleep and stress, nootropics and electrolytes from one brand.
- People on vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free diets, covered by vegan, vegetarian and gluten free.
- Buyers in the United Kingdom, IE and FR who value a low per serving cost of £0.15.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who need third-party tested products, since DocMorris and other pharmacy brands list independent testing in this category.
- Anyone outside GB, IE and FR, where the GB, IE and FR delivery list does not reach.
- People who want licensed or prescription oversight, as no licence appears against this brand.
Current offers
Arrival Creatine
Current offer
First period offer
15% off first monthly subscription: 15%
Monthly subscription delivery; auto-renews, skip or cancel anytime; free shipping
Source, checked September 30, 2026
First period offer
26% off 3-month subscription: 26%
3-month supply delivered every 3 months at $99.99; free shipping; auto-renews, skip or cancel anytime
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Arrival Creatine | Protein Works |
|---|---|---|
| France | No | Yes |
| Ireland | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Arrival Creatine
How much does Arrival Creatine cost to start?+
The tub is priced from $44.99, which is the first order rather than a subscription order. On a per-serving basis it works out at $1.50. If you subscribe, the discount of 15% to 26% applies to repeat deliveries and brings the per-order cost down.
Is Arrival Creatine third-party tested?+
Yes, the creatine is third-party tested, and the certifications listed are vegan and organic. That combination is the main quality argument for the brand, and it is stated on the product listing rather than inferred from the ingredients.
Protein Works
How much does Protein Works cost to start?+
The entry price is £8.99 for the multivitamin product. The same product works out at £0.15 per serving, so a larger pack lowers the cost per serving. The per serving figure ranks 15 of 121 brands in this category.
Is there a discount for ordering repeatedly?+
Yes, subscriptions carry a 15% discount against the entry price of £8.99. The discount applies to repeat orders rather than the first purchase, so it only shows on the ongoing cost. Orders placed on a subscription continue until you change them.
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