Updated October 14, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team
Protein Works vs ShakePlease
Where Protein Works and ShakePlease differ
| Compare |  Protein Works |  ShakePlease |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £8.99 | $38.24 |
| Price per serving | £0.15 | $1.27 |
| Third-party tested | No | YesHas it |
| Money-back period | 180 daysHigher | 30 days |
| Markets | GB, IE, FR | US |
| Certifications | Not confirmed | Gmp |
Same on both: Subscription discount (15%).
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Key differences
- Protein Works scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.9.
- Third-party tested: only ShakePlease.
- Money-back period is higher at Protein Works: 180 days vs 30 days.
- Support channels: only Protein Works offers Phone.
- Protein Works is available in 2 more countries.
- Products: only Protein Works offers Multivitamins, Vitamins minerals, Omega 3.
- Diets: only Protein Works offers Vegan, Vegetarian.
- Markets: only Protein Works offers GB, IE, FR.
- Markets: only ShakePlease offers US.
Our verdict on each
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.
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 | Protein Works | ShakePlease |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.8HigherEntry pricing of £8.99 and £0.15 per serving sit at 15 of 121 brands. | 8.9Entry of $38.24 with $1.27 per serving; cost per serving ranks 67 of 121. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherRange covers multivitamins, vitamins minerals and omega 3, with 15% off subscriptions and 180 days for returns. | 9.1Third-party tested collagen with 24 to 33 g per serving and 15% off for subscribers. |
| Trust | 8.9HigherThird-party testing is not offered, though email, chat and phone and 2013 add some confidence. | 8.8Produced to gmp standards, a 30 day money-back window and support on email, chat and help centre. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Protein Works | ShakePlease |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
Additional countries for Protein Works: 3. Additional countries for ShakePlease: 1.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Protein Works | ShakePlease |
|---|---|---|
| Gut health, greens and collagen | 17 of 172 | 8 of 172 |
| Protein powders | 8 of 111 | 5 of 111 |
| Creatine, pre-workout and electrolytes | 9 of 93 | 5 of 93 |
| Meal replacement shakes | 5 of 35 | 4 of 35 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Protein Works | ShakePlease |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Multivitamins, Vitamins minerals, Omega 3, Probiotics, Greens, Collagen, Sleep stress, Nootropics, ElectrolytesCovers more | Collagen |
| Diets | Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten freeCovers more | Gluten free |
| Legal entity | Class Delta Limited | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
| Founded | 2013 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Sports nutrition
| Fact | Protein Works | ShakePlease |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving (g) | 20 | 24 to 33Higher |
| Flavours (flavours) | 8Higher | 4 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Protein Works | ShakePlease | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription discount | 15%at the median | 15%at the median | 15% |
| Money-back period | 180 dayshighest quarter | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
Median across 167 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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.
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
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.
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
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 | Protein Works | ShakePlease |
|---|---|---|
| France | Yes | No |
| Ireland | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
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.
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.
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