Updated October 14, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team
Coach Soak vs Vital Proteins
Coach Soak vs Vital Proteins: the differences
| Compare |  Coach Soak |  Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $36.95 | $29.99Lower |
| Third-party tested | YesHas it | No |
| Certifications | Vegan | Nsf, Gmp |
| Flavours (flavours) | 7Higher | 1 |
| Subscription discount | 15% to 25%Higher | 15% |
| Markets | AT, BE, CA, DE, FI, GB, NL, USCovers more | US |
| Price per serving | Not confirmed | $2.31 |
| Protein per serving (g) | Not confirmed | 20 |
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Key differences
- Price from is lower at Vital Proteins: $29.99 vs $36.95.
- Third-party tested: only Coach Soak.
- Flavours (flavours) is higher at Coach Soak: 7 vs 1.
- Subscription discount is higher at Coach Soak: 15% to 25% vs 15%.
- Support channels: only Vital Proteins offers Chat.
- Certifications: only Coach Soak offers Vegan.
- Certifications: only Vital Proteins offers Nsf, Gmp.
- Coach Soak is available in 7 more countries.
- Products: only Coach Soak offers Creatine.
- Products: only Vital Proteins offers Collagen, Greens, Probiotics.
Our verdict on each
Coach Soak
Coach Soak fits anyone who wants creatine as a sugar-free gummy rather than a mixed powder, and the 15% to 25% off a subscription makes the creatine gummy bottle worth reordering. It scores 9 here, with a Coach Soak entry bottle at $36.95 doing most of the convincing work.
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 | Coach Soak | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3Higher$36.95 buys a bottle of the creatine gummies, and a subscription takes 15% to 25% off repeat deliveries. | 8.7Entry price of $29.99 ranks 68 of 157, but $2.31 per serving drops it to 100. |
| Offer | 9.0Third-party tested, sugar-free gummies, 7 flavours to pick from, and a delivery schedule you set. | 9.0A subscription discount of 15% and 30 days for returns, on a range limited to collagen, greens and probiotics. |
| Trust | 8.3Third-party testing plus a named registered company, eBrands Global Oy, behind the store and its test claims. | 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. |
By the numbers
| Fact | Coach Soak | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $36.95 | $29.99 |
| Flavours (flavours) | 7 | 1 |
| Subscription discount | 15% to 25% | 15% |
Choosing between them
Pick Coach Soak if cost, third-party tested, flavours (flavours), and subscription discount matter most.
Pick Vital Proteins if price from matter most.
Where these facts come from
Coach Soak
- coachsoak.com: 10 facts, checked October 1, 2026
Vital Proteins
- vitalproteins.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Coach Soak | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Creatine, pre-workout and electrolytes | 12 of 93 | 11 of 93 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Coach Soak | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Creatine | Collagen, Greens, Probiotics |
| Legal entity | eBrands Global Oy | Nestlé HealthCare Nutrition, Inc. dba Vital Proteins |
| Headquarters | Finland | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2013 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Coach Soak | Vital Proteins | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $36.95below the median | $29.99below the median | $44.49 |
| Price per serving | Not confirmed | $2.31highest quarter | $1.51 |
| Protein per serving (g) | Not confirmed | 20lowest quarter | 23 |
| Flavours (flavours) | 7above the median | 1lowest quarter | 4.5 |
| Subscription discount | 15% to 25%above the median | 15%below the median | 18.45 |
Median across 52 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Coach Soak
Pros
- Third-party tested and sugar-free gummies, so creatine fits into a routine without a powder shaker.
- A 7-flavour shelf means a taste preference is easy to satisfy before committing.
- Subscription deliveries take 15% to 25% off, which is where the saving sits on repeat orders.
Cons
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre only, which is thin when a reorder needs answering today.
- Without a subscription, the creatine gummy bottle sits at $36.95, so the discount is the reason to come back.
- The 15% to 25% saving comes with deliveries set in advance, so a change of plan leaves stock you had not planned on.
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
Coach Soak
Who it suits
- People who want creatine without a powder shaker, in a sugar-free gummy that has been third-party tested.
- Shoppers in the markets Coach Soak delivers to who are ready to set up a subscription for the 15% to 25% off.
- Anyone who likes choosing a taste first, with 7 flavours on the shelf.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want one bottle and no repeat deliveries, since the 15% to 25% saving is tied to a subscription.
- Shoppers living outside the markets Coach Soak delivers to.
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
Vital Proteins
Current offer
Discount code
15% off first order for newsletter signup: 15%
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Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Coach Soak | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Finland | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | No |
| Netherlands | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Coach Soak
How much does a bottle of Coach Soak cost?+
A bottle of the Coach Soak creatine monohydrate gummies costs $36.95 at entry, sold direct from the store rather than through a third-party listing. Delivery is the second lever: setting up a subscription takes 15% to 25% off, with the largest cut on the shortest schedule. The two figures to weigh are the entry bottle and the subscription price.
Does a subscription really cost less?+
On the published numbers, yes. The Coach Soak creatine gummy bottle drops by 15% to 25% once deliveries are scheduled, and the biggest discount goes with the shortest delivery window. The catch is commitment, since the saving is tied to repeat deliveries rather than a cheaper single order, so a shopper who tries it once may end up paying for stock they had not planned.
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.