Updated October 1, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team
HIVITAL vs Protein Works
Where HIVITAL and Protein Works differ
| Compare |  HIVITAL |  Protein Works |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €21.77 | £8.99 |
| Price per serving | €0.22 | £0.15 |
| Money-back period | 14 days | 180 daysHigher |
| Markets | ES | GB, IE, FR |
| Third-party tested | Not confirmed | No |
| Subscription discount | Not confirmed | 15% |
| Certifications | Gmp | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Protein Works scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.9.
- Money-back period is higher at Protein Works: 180 days vs 14 days.
- Support channels: only Protein Works offers Chat, Help centre.
- Protein Works is available in 2 more countries.
- Products: only Protein Works offers Multivitamins.
- Diets: only Protein Works offers Vegetarian.
- Markets: only HIVITAL offers ES.
- Markets: only Protein Works offers GB, IE, FR.
Our verdict on each
HIVITAL
HIVITAL is a Spanish supplement brand built for shoppers who care most about the daily cost of a bottle rather than the entry price. It suits a single market and narrow routines, and its €0.22 is the number that decides most comparisons on this page.
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 | HIVITAL | Protein Works |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5Per serving of €0.22 ranks 19 of 121 brands, strong against a weaker 55 entry rank. | 9.8HigherEntry pricing of £8.99 and £0.15 per serving sit at 15 of 121 brands. |
| Offer | 8.4Covers vitamins minerals, omega 3 and probiotics from one brand, with no membership attached to the €21.77 entry price. | 9.2HigherRange covers multivitamins, vitamins minerals and omega 3, with 15% off subscriptions and 180 days for returns. |
| Trust | 8.8Backed by gmp, Hivital Labs S.L. in ES, and a 14 days return window, though third party testing is unstated. | 8.9HigherThird-party testing is not offered, though email, chat and phone and 2013 add some confidence. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | HIVITAL | Protein Works |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Spain | United Kingdom |
Additional countries for HIVITAL: 1. Additional countries for Protein Works: 3.
A third option
Clear Wellness 360 has money-back period at 365 days, against 14 days for HIVITAL and 180 days for Protein Works.
Clear Wellness 360 reviewHow they place
| Ranking | HIVITAL | Protein Works |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamins and multivitamins | 11 of 362 | 17 of 362 |
| Gut health, greens and collagen | 12 of 172 | 17 of 172 |
| Sleep and stress supplements | 9 of 155 | 14 of 155 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | HIVITAL | Protein Works |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Vitamins minerals, Omega 3, Probiotics, Greens, Collagen, Sleep stress, Nootropics, Electrolytes | Multivitamins, Vitamins minerals, Omega 3, Probiotics, Greens, Collagen, Sleep stress, Nootropics, ElectrolytesCovers more |
| Diets | Vegan, Gluten free | Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten freeCovers more |
| Legal entity | Hivital Labs S.L. | Class Delta Limited |
| Headquarters | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2013 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Sports nutrition
| Fact | HIVITAL | Protein Works |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving (g) | Not confirmed | 20 |
| Flavours (flavours) | Not confirmed | 8 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | HIVITAL | Protein Works | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription discount | Not confirmed | 15%at the median | 15% |
| Money-back period | 14 daysbelow the median | 180 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
Median across 167 listed brands.
Pros and cons
HIVITAL
Pros
- Cost per serving sits high in the field, ranked 19 of 121 brands on that measure.
- The catalogue spans vitamins minerals, omega 3 and probiotics, so one brand covers omega-3, probiotics, greens, collagen, sleep and stress, nootropics and electrolytes alongside vitamins and minerals.
- Formulas carry gmp and are listed for vegan and gluten free diets.
Cons
- Reach is limited: ES only, so this does not cover buyers elsewhere.
- Entry price ranks 55 of 157 brands on €21.77, well below its own per serving strength.
- The range is broader than ProSolution Plus and TestRX, whose vitamins minerals and vitamins minerals stay on a single category.
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
HIVITAL
Who it suits
- Shoppers in ES who want a wide catalogue from one brand, across vitamins minerals, omega 3 and probiotics
- Vegan and gluten free buyers, since formulas are listed for vegan and gluten free
- Anyone who judges value by €0.22 and plans to stick with one product
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers outside ES, since ES covers a single market
- Shoppers who want sport tested certification, as the only one listed is gmp
- People wanting a one category focus like ProSolution Plus, whose vitamins minerals is narrower
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.
Country by country
| Country | HIVITAL | Protein Works |
|---|---|---|
| France | No | Yes |
| Ireland | No | Yes |
| Spain | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
Questions about each
HIVITAL
What does HIVITAL cost to start?+
The entry figure is €21.77 for the product shown, and HIVITAL sells no subscription, so that is the whole first payment. Prices are in euro. Anyone budgeting a first order should work from that figure rather than from a headline discount.
What does a month of use actually cost?+
The same product works out at €0.22 per serving, and both figures come from the omega-3 product page. That is the measure that matters for anyone taking a product daily, and it is why HIVITAL ranks 19 of 121 brands on it.
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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