Updated October 14, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team
KoRo vs ShakePlease
What sets them apart
| Compare |  KoRo |  ShakePlease |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €19.50 | $38.24 |
| Price per serving | €0.010 | $1.27 |
| Third-party tested | No | YesHas it |
| Certifications | Organic | Gmp |
| Money-back period | 14 days | 30 daysHigher |
| Markets | DE | US |
| Subscription discount | Not confirmed | 15% |
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Key differences
- KoRo scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.9.
- Third-party tested: only ShakePlease.
- Money-back period is higher at ShakePlease: 30 days vs 14 days.
- Support channels: only KoRo offers Phone.
- Support channels: only ShakePlease offers Chat.
- Certifications: only KoRo offers Organic.
- Certifications: only ShakePlease offers Gmp.
- Products: only KoRo offers Vitamins minerals, Omega 3, Probiotics.
- Diets: only KoRo offers Vegan, Vegetarian.
- Diets: only ShakePlease offers Gluten free.
Our verdict on each
KoRo
KoRo suits adults inside Germany who want a broad supplement range at a low cost per serving rather than a plan or a subscription. The money back window of 14 days and the DE reach keep the commitment small, though products are not third-party tested and the listed certification is organic.
ShakePlease
ShakePlease sells in US only, and suits adults who want protein and collagen in the same powder at 24 to 33 g per serving. The collagen plan's entry price of $38.24 works out at $1.27 per serving, with 15% off for subscribers.
Score breakdown
| Area | KoRo | ShakePlease |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.7HigherPrice from ranks 44 of 157 brands, while a serving cost of €0.01 ranks 1 of 121 on cost. | 8.9Entry of $38.24 with $1.27 per serving; cost per serving ranks 67 of 121. |
| Offer | 8.6Product types cover vitamins minerals, omega 3 and probiotics, diets cover vegan and vegetarian and flavors number 4 flavours. | 9.1HigherThird-party tested collagen with 24 to 33 g per serving and 15% off for subscribers. |
| Trust | 8.8Third-party tested is no, the listed certification is organic, and support runs on email, phone and help centre from a company based in DE. | 8.8Produced to gmp standards, a 30 day money-back window and support on email, chat and help centre. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | KoRo | ShakePlease |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | United States |
Choosing between them
Pick KoRo if cost matter most.
Pick ShakePlease if offer, third-party tested, and money-back period matter most.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | KoRo | ShakePlease |
|---|---|---|
| Gut health, greens and collagen | 14 of 172 | 8 of 172 |
| Protein powders | 6 of 111 | 5 of 111 |
A third option
MaximumSlim has money-back period at 60 days, against 14 days for KoRo and 30 days for ShakePlease.
MaximumSlim reviewSources behind this comparison
KoRo
- korodrogerie.de: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
ShakePlease
- shakeplease.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | KoRo | ShakePlease |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Vitamins minerals, Omega 3, Probiotics, Greens, CollagenCovers more | Collagen |
| Diets | Vegan, Vegetarian | Gluten free |
| Legal entity | KoRo Handels GmbH | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Germany | United States |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Sports nutrition
| Fact | KoRo | ShakePlease |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving (g) | Not confirmed | 24 to 33 |
| Flavours (flavours) | 4 | 4 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | KoRo | ShakePlease | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription discount | Not confirmed | 15%at the median | 15% |
| Money-back period | 14 daysbelow the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
Median across 167 listed brands.
Pros and cons
KoRo
Pros
- A serving cost of €0.01 makes daily use inexpensive, and the entry price of €19.50 keeps a first order small.
- Range spans vitamins minerals, omega 3 and probiotics, wider than the vitamins and minerals focus at ProSolution Plus and TestRX.
- Products suit vegan and vegetarian diets, and the listed certification is organic.
Cons
- Third-party tested is no, and the listed certification is organic, so an independent potency check sits outside what is stated.
- Price from ranks 44 of 157 brands, so the entry price is not the cheapest in the comparison.
- The range covers DE only, which is narrower than a multi-line pharmacy such as DocMorris.
ShakePlease
Pros
- Each serving carries 24 to 33 g, above the 20.25 lower quartile and the 24 median across the brands compared.
- The powder is third-party tested and produced to gmp standards, which removes the usual doubt about what sits in the blend.
- Subscriptions take 15% off, so the collagen plan's cost of $1.27 per serving drops for anyone ordering again.
Cons
- Only collagen appears in the range, where docmorris lists multivitamins, vitamins minerals and omega 3 and life-extension lists multivitamins, vitamins minerals and omega 3, so ShakePlease suits a narrow goal rather than a full supplement order.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre, with no phone line among those channels for anyone who would rather talk it through.
- Selling is limited to US, so buyers elsewhere need a brand that already ships to them.
Who each suits
KoRo
Who it suits
- Adults in DE who order one-off supplements rather than a plan
- Vegan and vegetarian shoppers, since the diets listed are vegan and vegetarian
- People who weigh cost per serving above all, given the rank of 1
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers who require third-party tested products, since third-party tested is no
- Anyone outside DE, where the range does not reach
- Buyers chasing sleep, stress and nootropic lines, listed for DocMorris in multivitamins, vitamins minerals and omega 3 but not part of vitamins minerals, omega 3 and probiotics
ShakePlease
Who it suits
- Adults in the US who want collagen and protein in the same serving, at 24 to 33 g per scoop.
- People who will reorder and can sit on a subscription to take 15% off each order.
- Shoppers who want third-party testing and a 30 day window before committing to a full pouch.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone building a wider supplement order: docmorris lists multivitamins, vitamins minerals and omega 3 and apotek-hjartat lists multivitamins, vitamins minerals and omega 3 alongside collagen.
- Shoppers who want a longer catalog to browse: life-extension lists multivitamins, vitamins minerals and omega 3, which is a different shopping experience from a specialist.
- Buyers outside the US, since US is the only market listed, and anyone who needs a phone line, since support runs on email, chat and help centre.
Current offers
KoRo
Current offer
Discount code
5% off next order for newsletter signup: 5%
Sign up for the KoRo newsletter by email; discount applies to the next order
Source, checked September 30, 2026
ShakePlease
Current offer
First period offer
Save $15 on your first smoothie order: $15 off first order
Applied to first order of 8, 16 or 24 smoothie subscription boxes ($9.99 each)
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | KoRo | ShakePlease |
|---|---|---|
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
KoRo
How much does KoRo cost?+
Prices start at €19.50, and the cost per serving is €0.01. The first figure matters for a single purchase, the second for anyone taking a product every day. The price shown is the one you pay, so no second bill arrives later.
Is KoRo cheaper than rival supplement brands?+
It depends which measure you use. On price from, KoRo ranks 44 of 157 brands, so the entry price sits mid-table. On price per serving it ranks 1 of 121 brands, the stronger result of the two for a daily user.
ShakePlease
How much does a ShakePlease order cost to start?+
The collagen plan lists an entry price of $38.24, which works out at $1.27 per serving across the pouch. On cost per serving ShakePlease ranks 67 of 121, so the running cost sits closer to the middle of the market than the ticket price does.
What does a ShakePlease subscription save?+
Subscriptions take 15% off, so the same collagen plan costs less each time it repeats. That suits anyone already sure about the taste and format, and suits a cautious first trial less well. A 30 day money-back window buys some room to decide before the next order goes out.