Updated October 14, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team
ShakePlease vs Vital Proteins
What sets them apart
| Compare |  ShakePlease |  Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $38.24 | $29.99Lower |
| Price per serving | $1.27Lower | $2.31 |
| Third-party tested | YesHas it | No |
| Certifications | Gmp | Nsf, GmpCovers more |
Same on both: Subscription discount (15%), Money-back period (30 days), Markets (US).
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Key differences
- Vital Proteins scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.9.
- Price from is lower at Vital Proteins: $29.99 vs $38.24.
- Price per serving is lower at ShakePlease: $1.27 vs $2.31.
- Third-party tested: only ShakePlease.
- Support channels: only Vital Proteins offers Phone.
- Certifications: only Vital Proteins offers Nsf.
- Products: only Vital Proteins offers Greens, Probiotics.
- Diets: only Vital Proteins offers Keto.
Our verdict on each
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.
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 | ShakePlease | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9HigherEntry of $38.24 with $1.27 per serving; cost per serving ranks 67 of 121. | 8.7Entry price of $29.99 ranks 68 of 157, but $2.31 per serving drops it to 100. |
| Offer | 9.1HigherThird-party tested collagen with 24 to 33 g per serving and 15% off for subscribers. | 9.0A subscription discount of 15% and 30 days for returns, on a range limited to collagen, greens and probiotics. |
| Trust | 8.8Produced to gmp standards, a 30 day money-back window and support on email, chat and help centre. | 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 | ShakePlease | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
Available in 1 country for both.
Also worth a look
HerbsPro has price per serving at $0.93, against $1.27 for ShakePlease and $2.31 for Vital Proteins.
HerbsPro reviewHow they place
| Ranking | ShakePlease | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Gut health, greens and collagen | 8 of 172 | 23 of 172 |
| Protein powders | 5 of 111 | 10 of 111 |
| Creatine, pre-workout and electrolytes | 5 of 93 | 11 of 93 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ShakePlease | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Collagen | Collagen, Greens, ProbioticsCovers more |
| Diets | Gluten free | Gluten free, KetoCovers more |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Nestlé HealthCare Nutrition, Inc. dba Vital Proteins |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2013 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centreCovers more |
Sports nutrition
| Fact | ShakePlease | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving (g) | 24 to 33Higher | 20 |
| Flavours (flavours) | 4Higher | 1 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ShakePlease | Vital Proteins | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $38.24below the median | $29.99below the median | $42.95 |
| Price per serving | $1.27below the median | $2.31highest quarter | $1.46 |
| Subscription discount | 15%at the median | 15%at the median | 15% |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
Median across 167 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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.
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
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.
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
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
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 | ShakePlease | Vital Proteins |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
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.
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.
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