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Best Creatine: Monohydrate Compared by Price per 3 g
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Creatine is one of the most researched supplements. The best evidence is for muscle: in older adults who do resistance training, creatine was linked to a small extra gain in lean mass. The evidence for memory is much less settled, and we rate it B overall. Creatine monohydrate is the type used in nearly all research, so that is what we compare here, by price per 3 g. Read the creatine guide for the evidence and safety notes.
Short answer: Best overall (UK £): Myprotein Impact Creatine; Best overall (US$): Momentous Creatine Monohydrate; Best budget (US$): Myprotein Creatine Monohydrate (US store); Also certified: Holland & Barrett (UK) and Thorne (US). Prices, testing and every shop are in the picks below.
Quick picks
| Pick | Product | Best for | Price | Buy |
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| Best overall (UK £) · Best budget (UK £) | Impact Creatine 500 g (unflavored) | UK readers who want a certified powder at the lowest price | £0.060 per 3 g (£9.99 ÷ 147 servings × 3 ÷ 3.4 g; checked Nov 1, 2026 at Myprotein UK) | Myprotein UK (affiliate link) |
| Best overall (US$) | Creatine Monohydrate 90 servings | Readers paying in dollars who want a certified powder | $0.287 per 3 g ($42.99 ÷ 90 servings × 3 ÷ 5 g; checked Nov 1, 2026 at Momentous) | Momentous (affiliate link) |
| Best budget (US$) | Creatine Monohydrate Powder 1.1 lb (500 g, unflavored) | Readers paying in dollars who want the lowest price per 3 g | $0.135 per 3 g ($22.49 ÷ 100 servings × 3 ÷ 5 g; checked Nov 3, 2026 at Myprotein US) | Myprotein US (affiliate link) |
| Runner-up certified (US$) | Creatine 90 servings (450 g) | Readers who want NSF Certified for Sport and several shops to choose from | $0.293 per 3 g ($44.00 ÷ 90 servings × 3 ÷ 5 g; checked Nov 1, 2026 at Thorne) | Thorne (affiliate link) +2 more |
| Runner-up budget (US$) | Micronized Creatine Monohydrate Powder 500 g | Readers paying in dollars who want a low price per 3 g | $0.144 per 3 g ($23.97 ÷ 100 servings × 3 ÷ 5 g; checked Nov 1, 2026 at Nutricost) | Nutricost (affiliate link) +1 more |
| Runner-up budget (UK £) | Creatine Monohydrate Powder 500 g | UK readers who want a low price and do not need a certificate | £0.078 per 3 g (£12.99 ÷ 100 servings × 3 ÷ 5 g; checked Nov 1, 2026 at Bulk) | Bulk (affiliate link) |
| Certified (UK £) | Precision Engineered Creatine Monohydrate Powder 210 g | UK readers who want an Informed Sport powder from a high-street shop | £0.171 per 3 g (£12.00 ÷ 42 servings × 3 ÷ 5 g; checked Nov 1, 2026 at Holland & Barrett) | Holland & Barrett (affiliate link) |
Our ranked picks
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Best overall (UK £) · Best budget (UK £)
Impact Creatine 500 g (unflavored)
Creatine monohydrate powder in a 500 g tub, 3.4 g a serving, with Informed Choice testing listed. The price was a sale price when we checked.
Pros
- Informed Choice listed as its testing program
- Lowest price per 3 g on this page in pounds (sale price)
Cons
- Sale price: the page showed "Was £29.99", which would be about £0.180 per 3 g (see notes)
- 3.4 g servings, smaller than the 5 g servings of other products
United Kingdom
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Best overall (US$)
Creatine Monohydrate 90 servings
Creatine monohydrate powder, 90 servings of 5 g, with NSF Certified for Sport listed.
Pros
- NSF Certified for Sport listed
- Cheapest certified product in dollars, by a very small margin over Thorne
Cons
- Price per daily dose is about double the budget picks in dollars
- Only one retailer in our data
Worldwide
- Intl Buy at Momentous
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Best budget (US$)
Creatine Monohydrate Powder 1.1 lb (500 g, unflavored)
Creatine monohydrate powder, 100 servings of 5 g, from the Myprotein US store.
Pros
- Lowest price per 3 g in dollars on this page
Cons
- No testing certificate stated on the US page text we read
- Not confirmed to be the same product as the UK Impact Creatine listing
United States
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Runner-up certified (US$)
Creatine 90 servings (450 g)
Creatine monohydrate powder, 90 servings of 5 g, with NSF Certified for Sport listed.
Pros
- NSF Certified for Sport listed
- Available at Thorne, Amazon.com and iHerb in our data
Cons
- Price per daily dose close to Momentous and about double the budget picks
- iHerb price is not verified
United States
Worldwide
- Intl Check price at iHerb
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Runner-up budget (US$)
Micronized Creatine Monohydrate Powder 500 g
Micronized creatine monohydrate, 100 servings of 5 g.
Pros
- Second-lowest price per 3 g in dollars on this page
Cons
- The page says "independent, accredited lab" but names no certificate, so we do not count it as certified
- Amazon.com price is not verified
United States
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Runner-up budget (UK £)
Creatine Monohydrate Powder 500 g
Creatine monohydrate powder in a 500 g tub, 100 servings of 5 g.
Pros
- Second-lowest price per 3 g in pounds (sale price)
Cons
- No testing named in our data
- Sale price valid until Nov 3, 2026
United Kingdom
- UK Buy at Bulk
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Certified (UK £)
Precision Engineered Creatine Monohydrate Powder 210 g
Creatine monohydrate powder, 210 g tub with 42 servings of 5 g, with Informed Sport listed.
Pros
- Informed Sport listed
Cons
- Highest price per 3 g in pounds on this page
United Kingdom
How we rank
We only rank products that are in our product data file, and we use only what that file records:
- Form and amount. All seven products are creatine monohydrate powders, the form used in nearly all research. We compare the grams of creatine monohydrate per serving, because serving sizes differ (3.4 g to 5 g).
- Third-party testing, as listed. We note a named testing program (for example NSF Certified for Sport) when our data lists one. Where the data says “brand statement”, we say so and do not count it as verified by us.
- Price per daily dose. We divide the pack price by the servings per pack, then scale to our basis: 3 g of creatine monohydrate a day, the low end of the 3 to 5 g range on our creatine guide; labels use serving sizes from 3.4 g to 5 g, so each price is scaled to 3 g. Prices in different currencies are not converted, so $ and £ are only compared within their own currency.
Winner labels. “Best overall” goes to the cheapest product with a named testing program in that currency. “Best budget” goes to the lowest price per daily dose in that currency, whatever the testing. “Best tested” is only used when one product lists clearly more named programs than the rest. If no product qualifies for a label, we leave that label out.
Sale prices. The Bulk and Myprotein UK prices were sale prices when we checked (Nov 1, 2026) and the Bulk sale ran until Nov 3, 2026. Recheck before you buy: the order of the UK picks may change.
What we did not do. We have not tested these products ourselves, in a lab or by taking them. We did not rank by commission. Prices change, so each price shows the date it was checked. More in How we rank.
Price per daily dose
Basis: 3 g of creatine monohydrate a day, the low end of the 3 to 5 g range on our creatine guide; labels use serving sizes from 3.4 g to 5 g, so each price is scaled to 3 g. Every number below is worked out from the pack price, servings per pack and amount per serving in our product data.
US dollar prices ($)
| Product (retailer) | Amount per serving | Pack price (checked) | Price per serving | Price per daily dose | Testing named in our data |
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| Myprotein Creatine Monohydrate Powder 1.1 lb (500 g, unflavored) (Myprotein US) | 5 g creatine monohydrate | $22.49 (Nov 3, 2026) | $22.49 ÷ 100 = $0.225 | $0.225 × 3 ÷ 5 = $0.135 | None named |
| Nutricost Micronized Creatine Monohydrate Powder 500 g (Nutricost) | 5 g creatine monohydrate | $23.97 (Nov 1, 2026) | $23.97 ÷ 100 = $0.240 | $0.240 × 3 ÷ 5 = $0.144 | None named |
| Momentous Creatine Monohydrate 90 servings (Momentous) | 5 g creatine monohydrate | $42.99 (Nov 1, 2026) | $42.99 ÷ 90 = $0.478 | $0.478 × 3 ÷ 5 = $0.287 | NSF Certified for Sport |
| Thorne Creatine 90 servings (450 g) (Thorne) | 5 g creatine monohydrate | $44.00 (Nov 1, 2026) | $44.00 ÷ 90 = $0.489 | $0.489 × 3 ÷ 5 = $0.293 | NSF Certified for Sport |
| Thorne Creatine 90 servings (450 g) (Amazon.com) | 5 g creatine monohydrate | $44.00 (Nov 1, 2026) | $44.00 ÷ 90 = $0.489 | $0.489 × 3 ÷ 5 = $0.293 | NSF Certified for Sport |
UK prices (£)
| Product (retailer) | Amount per serving | Pack price (checked) | Price per serving | Price per daily dose | Testing named in our data |
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| Myprotein Impact Creatine 500 g (unflavored) (Myprotein UK) | 3.4 g creatine monohydrate (3.0 g creatine) | £9.99 (Nov 1, 2026) | £9.99 ÷ 147 = £0.068 | £0.068 × 3 ÷ 3.4 = £0.060 | Informed Choice |
| Bulk Creatine Monohydrate Powder 500 g (Bulk) | 5 g creatine monohydrate (4.4 g creatine) | £12.99 (Nov 1, 2026) | £12.99 ÷ 100 = £0.130 | £0.130 × 3 ÷ 5 = £0.078 | None named |
| Holland & Barrett Precision Engineered Creatine Monohydrate Powder 210 g (Holland & Barrett) | 5 g creatine monohydrate (4.39 g creatine) | £12.00 (Nov 1, 2026) | £12.00 ÷ 42 = £0.286 | £0.286 × 3 ÷ 5 = £0.171 | Informed Sport |
UK sale prices. Myprotein UK’s page showed “Was £29.99”. At that price the same math gives £29.99 ÷ 147 = £0.204 per 3.4 g serving, × 3 ÷ 3.4 = £0.180 per 3 g, so Holland & Barrett (£0.171) would be slightly cheaper. Bulk’s £12.99 was a “Payday Sale” price that ran until Nov 3, 2026.
Serving sizes differ. Myprotein UK’s serving is 3.4 g; the others are 5 g. We scale every product to 3 g so the daily cost is comparable.
How to start
Studies on creatine use about 3 to 5 g a day. These are study amounts, not recommendations. Some people use a short loading phase, but starting at 3 g a day without loading is fine, and it raises muscle stores more slowly, over around 3 to 4 weeks. In older adults, trials combined creatine with strength training 2 to 3 days a week, so it works best as a helper for exercise, not a stand-alone fix. Look for plain creatine monohydrate, a label that shows grams per serving, and a testing mark from a recognized scheme as a useful extra. See the creatine guide for the details.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you start any supplement, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take prescription medicine, or have a health condition. This is especially important if you have kidney disease or take medicines that affect the kidneys. The full guide has the evidence, safety notes and citations.
How we chose
We compared seven creatine monohydrate powders by grams per serving, named third-party testing and price per 3 g. We have not tested any product ourselves, and commission does not affect the order.
FAQ
What is the best creatine supplement?
From the data we have: Myprotein Impact (UK) and Momentous (US) are our Best overall picks because they list a testing program at the lowest price in their currency. If price matters most, see the Best budget picks above.
Which form of creatine should I buy?
Creatine monohydrate. It is the form used in nearly all research. All seven products here are monohydrate powders. We have no gummy or capsule products in our data, so we do not rank them.
How much creatine is in one serving?
It depends on the label: 3.4 g for the Myprotein UK product and 5 g for the rest. Our price per 3 g scales each one to the same amount.
Does third-party testing matter?
A testing mark from a recognized scheme is a useful extra, because it means someone other than the brand checked the product. We list the programs our data names and note when a claim is only a brand statement.
Is creatine only for athletes?
No. Some of the best-studied results are in older adults who do resistance training. Our creatine guide explains what the research shows.
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Medical disclaimer