Updated October 14, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team
Legion vs Vital Proteins
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Legion |  Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $48.99 | $29.99Lower |
| Price per serving | $2.17Lower | $2.31 |
| Protein per serving (g) | 22Higher | 20 |
| Third-party tested | YesHas it | No |
| Certifications | Gmp | Nsf, GmpCovers more |
| Flavours (flavours) | 26Higher | 1 |
| Subscription discount | 15% to 30%Higher | 15% |
| Markets | Not confirmed | US |
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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 $48.99.
- Price per serving is lower at Legion: $2.17 vs $2.31.
- Protein per serving (g) is higher at Legion: 22 vs 20.
- Third-party tested: only Legion.
- Flavours (flavours) is higher at Legion: 26 vs 1.
- Subscription discount is higher at Legion: 15% to 30% vs 15%.
- Certifications: only Vital Proteins offers Nsf.
- Products: only Legion offers Whey protein, Plant protein, Creatine.
- Products: only Vital Proteins offers Collagen, Greens, Probiotics.
Our verdict on each
Legion
Legion suits lifters and everyday athletes who want protein, creatine and pre-workout from one seller rather than a single tub from several. It scores 8.8 overall, and the offer score of 9.3 comes from a subscription saving of 15% to 30%.
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 | Legion | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.6Serving cost of $2.17 ranks 29 of 46, while $48.99 sits at 49. | 8.7HigherEntry price of $29.99 ranks 68 of 157, but $2.31 per serving drops it to 100. |
| Offer | 9.3Higher15% to 30% off repeat orders and 26 flavours back an offer score of 9.3. | 9.0A subscription discount of 15% and 30 days for returns, on a range limited to collagen, greens and probiotics. |
| Trust | 8.3gmp certification, third-party tested whey powder and 365 days money back cover sit behind 8.3. | 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. |
Licences and countries
| Country | Legion | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Legion | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Gut health, greens and collagen | 27 of 172 | 23 of 172 |
| Protein powders | 12 of 111 | 10 of 111 |
| Creatine, pre-workout and electrolytes | 15 of 93 | 11 of 93 |
How the counts compare
| Fact | Legion | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $48.99 | $29.99 |
| Price per serving | $2.17 | $2.31 |
| Protein per serving (g) | 22 | 20 |
| Flavours (flavours) | 26 | 1 |
| Subscription discount | 15% to 30% | 15% |
A third option
Myprotein has flavours (flavours) at 40, against 26 for Legion and 1 for Vital Proteins.
Myprotein reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Legion | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Whey protein, Plant protein, Creatine, Pre workout, Electrolytes, Meal replacement, Protein bars | Collagen, Greens, Probiotics |
| Legal entity | Legion Athletics, Inc. | Nestlé HealthCare Nutrition, Inc. dba Vital Proteins |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2013 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centre |
Supplements
| Fact | Legion | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Diets | Vegetarian, Gluten free | Gluten free, Keto |
| Money-back period | 365 daysHigher | 30 days |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Legion | Vital Proteins | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $48.99above the median | $29.99below the median | $44.49 |
| Price per serving | $2.17highest quarter | $2.31highest quarter | $1.51 |
| Protein per serving (g) | 22below the median | 20lowest quarter | 23 |
| Flavours (flavours) | 26highest quarter | 1lowest quarter | 4.5 |
| Subscription discount | 15% to 30%highest quarter | 15%below the median | 18.45 |
Median across 52 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Legion
Pros
- Range spans whey protein, plant protein and creatine, covering protein, creatine, pre-workout, electrolytes, meal replacement and bars.
- Whey protein powder delivers 22 g of protein per serving and is third-party tested.
- Subscription orders knock 15% to 30% off, backing an offer score of 9.3.
Cons
- Protein per serving sits at 22 g, below the site median of 24 and the protein powder median of 24.
- Entry price of $48.99 puts Legion at position 49 of 66 brands ranked on price from.
- GMP is the only certification listed under gmp, and third-party testing covers the whey protein powder alone.
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
Legion
Who it suits
- Lifters and gym-goers buying whey or plant protein alongside creatine and pre-workout in one order
- Shoppers who order on a regular cycle and can catch 15% to 30% off each repeat
- Vegetarian and gluten-free buyers, since the protein range covers vegetarian and gluten free
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want one product and nothing else, since HUM Nutrition keeps to plant protein and creatine
- Shoppers who need a mass gainer alongside protein, which Body Attack adds to its range of whey protein, plant protein and creatine
- Buyers who want performance products from a general supplement seller, since Myvitamins covers whey protein, creatine and electrolytes
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
Legion
Current offer
Discount code
Save 50% and free shipping on first order: 50% off plus free shipping on first order
Offered in the site header for first-time buyers; no end date stated
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 | Legion | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Legion
What does Legion cost to start?+
Entry pricing starts at $48.99. That is the figure most buyers see first, and it places Legion at position 49 of 66 brands ranked on price from, so Legion does not compete at the cheapest end of the shelf.
What does one serving cost?+
A serving works out at $2.17, and that is where Legion reads better than its entry price suggests. It ranks position 29 of 46 brands on this measure, ahead of where it sits on price from.
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.