ESN review

Updated September 30, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

ESN suits lifters and everyday athletes who want a broad European sports nutrition range at a middling price, with whey starting from €47.90 and 25 g protein per serving. Its scope and third-party testing stand out more than its price, which sits near the middle of the market.

Key facts

Best for
A wide-range European sports nutrition brand for protein, creatine and pre-workout buyers.
Price from
€47.90 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price per serving
€1.60 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Protein per serving (g)
25 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Third-party tested
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Flavours (flavours)
from 10 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
DE, AT, CH, NL, FR, IT, ES, BE, LU, DK, FI, PT, GB, CY, IE, PL, SE (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Fitmart GmbH & Co. KG (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Germany (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Whey protein, Plant protein, Creatine, Pre workout, Electrolytes, Protein bars
Official website
esn.com

Supplements

Price from
€47.90 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price per serving
€1.60 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Third-party tested
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Money-back period
14 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
DE, AT, CH, NL, FR, IT, ES, BE, LU, DK, FI, PT, GB, CY, IE, PL, SE (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Fitmart GmbH & Co. KG (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Germany (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Whey protein, Plant protein, Creatine, Pre workout, Electrolytes, Protein bars
Diets
Vegan, Halal

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Covers whey protein, plant protein and creatine, so protein, creatine and pre-workout can be bought from one brand.
  • Third-party tested on its whey protein, which is above the share of brands in 16.7%.
  • A serving cost of €1.60 sits below the median of €1.17 across the brands tracked.
  • from 10 flavours for the whey protein give more choice than most single-product lines.
  • Ships to DE, AT and CH, one of the widest European delivery footprints among the brands compared.

Cons

  • Entry price of €47.90 is above the €26.30 midpoint for protein powders, so the cheapest packs cost more than most rivals.
  • Product types cover whey protein, plant protein and creatine but not vitamins, greens or sleep formulas, so those need a second brand.
  • Halal and vegan are the only diets covered by vegan and halal, leaving other dietary needs unmet.
  • Support runs on email, phone and help centre with no live chat, less flexible than brands offering chat.

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Who it suits

  • Lifters who want 25 g protein per serving without leaving the whey range
  • Anyone covering a European market, since orders go to DE, AT and CH
  • Vegan and halal buyers, the diets listed in vegan and halal

Who should look elsewhere

  • Buyers wanting vitamins, greens or sleep support, which sit outside whey protein, plant protein and creatine
  • Shoppers chasing the lowest entry price, where €47.90 is above the €26.30 mark
  • HUM Nutrition readers who only need plant protein and creatine, a smaller, simpler range

Prices

The Designer Whey Protein line starts at €47.90, and the brand lists it at €1.60 per serving. That entry point sits above the €26.30 figure for protein powders on our data, though the serving cost lands below the €1.17 median across tracked brands. Prices are quoted in euro and the brand ships across DE, AT and CH, so buyers outside the euro area may see the figure converted. There is no subscription or membership fee in the range, and the whey product is third-party tested.

Core features

ESN sells whey protein, plant protein and creatine under one roof, covering the main training categories from protein through to bars. The whey protein carries 25 g of protein per serving, and the range is third-party tested. Flavour choice is a strength, with from 10 flavours listed for the Designer Whey Protein. Diets are narrower: vegan and halal are the ones covered, and the company is registered as Fitmart GmbH & Co. KG in Germany.

How it compares on our data

On price from, ESN sits at position 52 of 66 brands, placing it in the middle rather than at the budget end. Price per serving is stronger at 20 of 46, and protein per serving ranks 14 of 43. The pattern is a brand that charges more to start but delivers more protein and a lower per serving cost once you are buying repeatedly.

The company behind it

ESN trades as Fitmart GmbH & Co. KG, with its headquarters in Germany. That base shapes where it operates: DE, AT and CH are the markets it ships to, and the range is designed around European buyers rather than a single home market. Customer service runs through email, phone and help centre, and the refund policy offers 14 days, which gives room to try a product before deciding. The brand does not list a regulator or licence, so it is a commercial nutrition supplier rather than a licensed health service.

How ESN compares

Where ESN is available

Available
Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much does ESN protein cost?+

The Designer Whey Protein starts at €47.90, working out at €1.60 per serving. That entry price sits above the €26.30 mark for protein powders, while the serving cost falls below the €1.17 median across tracked brands.

Is ESN protein third-party tested?+

Yes, the Designer Whey Protein is third-party tested. Only a minority of brands in the protein powder ranking are not, so ESN sits with the better tested group. The same testing note covers the range rather than each product individually.

How much protein is in each serving?+

A serving of the Designer Whey Protein provides 25 g of protein, which ranks ESN at position 14 of 43 on our data. That is above the 21 midpoint for comparable powders.

What kinds of products does ESN sell?+

The catalogue covers whey protein, plant protein and creatine. Protein is the core, with creatine and pre-workout for training sessions and electrolytes plus protein bars for use on the move. Vitamins, greens and sleep products are not in that list, so those would need another brand.

Which countries does ESN deliver to?+

ESN ships to DE, AT and CH, a wide European spread that includes Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the UK. Prices are quoted in euro, so readers outside the euro area will see conversions. The company behind the site is Fitmart GmbH & Co. KG, based in Germany.

Can vegan and halal buyers use ESN?+

Vegan and halal options are both listed, making up the full set of vegan and halal. Plant protein appears within whey protein, plant protein and creatine, so there is a whey alternative for those avoiding dairy. Other dietary needs are not covered in the stated range.

How do I get help from ESN?+

Support runs through email, phone and help centre, so email, phone and a help centre are all available. Live chat is not listed among the channels, which can be slower for quick questions. The refund policy gives 14 days to return a product.

How many flavours does the ESN whey protein come in?+

The Designer Whey Protein is offered in from 10 flavours, one of the wider choices in the protein powder ranking. More options make it easier to keep a repeat order varied, though the count applies to that protein rather than the whole catalogue.

Sources

Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

What changed

  • September 30, 2026: Price from was 19.9 EUR, now 47.9 EUR
  • September 30, 2026: Price per serving was 0.66 EUR, now 1.6 EUR
  • September 30, 2026: Products was multivitamins, vitamins-minerals, omega-3, probiotics, collagen, sleep-stress, nootropics, electrolytes, now whey-protein, plant-protein, creatine, pre-workout, electrolytes, protein-bars
  • September 30, 2026: axisScores cost was 9.3, now 8.8
  • September 30, 2026: axisScores offer was 8.9, now 9.1
  • September 30, 2026: promotions was Newsletter signup: 15% off first order, now Newsletter signup: 15% off first order
  • September 30, 2026: score was 9.1, now 9.0

ESN

A wide-range European sports nutrition brand for protein, creatine and pre-workout buyers.

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