Updated October 14, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team
Arrival Creatine vs Vital Proteins
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Arrival Creatine |  Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $44.99 | $29.99Lower |
| Price per serving | $1.50Lower | $2.31 |
| Protein per serving (g) | 0 | 20Higher |
| Third-party tested | YesHas it | No |
| Certifications | Vegan, Organic | Nsf, Gmp |
| Subscription discount | 15% to 26%Higher | 15% |
| Markets | Not confirmed | US |
Same on both: Flavours (flavours) (1).
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Key differences
- Vital Proteins scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.8.
- Price from is lower at Vital Proteins: $29.99 vs $44.99.
- Price per serving is lower at Arrival Creatine: $1.50 vs $2.31.
- Protein per serving (g) is higher at Vital Proteins: 20 vs 0.
- Third-party tested: only Arrival Creatine.
- Subscription discount is higher at Arrival Creatine: 15% to 26% vs 15%.
- Support channels: only Vital Proteins offers Phone, Chat, Help centre.
- Certifications: only Arrival Creatine offers Vegan, Organic.
- Certifications: only Vital Proteins offers Nsf, Gmp.
- Products: only Arrival Creatine offers Creatine.
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.
Vital Proteins
Vital Proteins suits anyone who wants a collagen-led range from a young US brand now owned by a large food group, and who will pay more per serving than most rivals for the same shelf space. It scores 9 overall, with a 68 place on starting price across the brands we price.
Score breakdown
| Area | Arrival Creatine | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1HigherServing cost of $1.50 and entry price of $44.99 place Arrival Creatine high on value per scoop. | 8.7Entry price of $29.99 ranks 68 of 157, but $2.31 per serving drops it to 100. |
| Offer | 8.3A single flavour, 0 g protein per serving and a subscription saving of 15% to 26% keep the offer narrow. | 9.0HigherA subscription discount of 15% and 30 days for returns, on a range limited to collagen, greens and probiotics. |
| Trust | 9.2Third-party testing plus vegan and organic credentials, with support limited to email. | 9.3Highernsf and gmp and a named legal entity, Nestlé HealthCare Nutrition, Inc. dba Vital Proteins, offset by a third-party tested answer of no. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Arrival Creatine | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Creatine, pre-workout and electrolytes | 14 of 93 | 11 of 93 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Arrival Creatine | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Creatine | Collagen, Greens, Probiotics |
| Legal entity | Arrival Wellness Inc | Nestlé HealthCare Nutrition, Inc. dba Vital Proteins |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2013 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Arrival Creatine | Vital Proteins | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $44.99above the median | $29.99below the median | $44.49 |
| Price per serving | $1.50below the median | $2.31highest quarter | $1.51 |
| Protein per serving (g) | 0lowest quarter | 20lowest quarter | 23 |
| Flavours (flavours) | 1lowest quarter | 1lowest quarter | 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
Vital Proteins
Pros
- Certifications are on the record: nsf and gmp covers its manufacturing standards.
- Support runs on email, phone and chat, so help is reachable by more than one route.
- Returns are straightforward with 30 days on the money-back window.
Cons
- The third-party tested answer is no, and the certifications on record, nsf and gmp, cover manufacturing standards instead.
- The range is narrow at collagen, greens and probiotics, where DocMorris carries multivitamins, vitamins minerals and omega 3 and Apotek Hjartat carries multivitamins, vitamins minerals and omega 3.
- The collagen range lists 1 flavour, which limits choice for anyone sensitive to taste.
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
Vital Proteins
Who it suits
- US buyers who want collagen, greens and probiotics under one brand name
- People who prioritise certification and a clear returns window over the lowest per serving cost
- Shoppers who want a young company with a named parent behind it
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want a wide vitamin and mineral range, where DocMorris and Apotek Hjartat both cover far more categories
- Anyone who needs independent batch testing on the label
- Shoppers outside the US looking for a local market
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
Vital Proteins
Current offer
Discount code
15% off first order for newsletter signup: 15%
Sign up for the newsletter to receive 15% off the first order
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Arrival Creatine | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 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.
Vital Proteins
How much does Vital Proteins cost to start?+
The entry price is $29.99, taken from the collagen peptides rather than from a bundle. Once you are ordering, the number that matters is $2.31 per serving. There is no membership needed to reach either figure.
Does a Vital Proteins subscription cost less?+
Yes, a subscription takes 15% off the ongoing cost. That discount applies for as long as you keep the subscription running, so the renewal price is lower than the one-off price but still recurring. Cancel and the one-off $2.31 per serving applies instead.