9 Best Creatine Supplements of 2026

Naked Nutrition's creatine wins this list on cost per dose without cutting the basics. The product page lists one ingredient, creatine monohydrate, at 5g per serving, and the 2.2 lb tub holds 200 servings for $35.99 on a one-time order, about $0.18 a day. Autoship takes 20% off the first shipment and 10% off later ones. The page says the contents are certified by NSF, which covers label accuracy and screening for heavy metals and pesticides, and it states there are no artificial sweeteners, flavors or colors and zero sugar. Buyers who prefer flavor can pick strawberry, lemon lime or orange, and there are stick packs and capsules for travel. The trade-offs are small but real: the page does not claim NSF Certified for Sport, so drug-tested athletes should look at Thorne, Momentous or Bare Performance Nutrition, and free shipping only starts at $99. A 200-serving tub is also more than a beginner may want to commit to.

Optimum Nutrition's Micronized Creatine Powder is the easy default for lifters who already buy ON protein. The US product page lists 5g of creatine monohydrate per serving and prices the 60-serving tub at $20.49, which it shows as $0.34 per serving. Subscribing takes 20% off and adds free delivery, and the page says subscriptions can be paused, skipped or canceled without fees. The powder is micronized and sold unflavored or in fruit flavors, and the page pitches it as stackable with Gold Standard 100% Whey. Where it falls behind the top pick is documentation: the US page we checked names no outside certification, while Thorne, Momentous and Bare Performance Nutrition all carry NSF Certified for Sport. It is also roughly twice the cost per dose of Naked Nutrition's large tub. For a lifter who wants a known name, a small first tub and a low entry price, it is still one of the safest picks here.

Momentous builds its creatine page around testing, and it backs that up with names. The product page lists third-party testing and certification from NSF for Sport, Eurofins, Light Labs and SuppCo, and says the ultrafine micronized powder is manufactured in a pharmaceutical facility. Each scoop is 5g of creatine monohydrate, the jar holds 90 servings, and the label marks it vegan, gluten-free and GMO free. The one-time price is $42.99, about $0.48 a serving; subscribing takes 25% off to $32.24, and the page notes it is HSA and FSA eligible. Lifters in drug-tested sports get the main thing they need here, the NSF Certified for Sport mark. Everyone else pays a premium over Naked Nutrition or Optimum Nutrition for testing they may not need, and free shipping only starts at $99. The 15 travel packs are a handy extra for anyone who trains away from home.

Bare Performance Nutrition, usually shortened to BPN, sells one of the few creatines here that combine Creapure with NSF Certified for Sport. The product page says its creatine monohydrate is sourced from Creapure, which is produced at a dedicated facility in Trostberg, Germany, and that NSF tests it for contaminants and prohibited substances. The page also shows a Light Labs test from October 2026 covering 12 substances. Sizes run from 30 to 100 servings, and the page recommends 5 grams a day. A one-time 30-serving tub costs $19.99, about $0.67 a serving, while Subscribe & Save drops it to $14.99. That small tub is the lowest entry price on the list apart from Jacked Factory, though the cost per serving is higher than the bigger tubs from Naked Nutrition or Optimum Nutrition. Buyers who care about where the raw creatine is made, and who also want a sport certification, have few better choices.

Legion's creatine is aimed at lifters who want to drink creatine on its own and actually like the taste. The product page lists 5 grams of micronized creatine monohydrate per serving and 60 servings per container, with flavored versions sweetened and flavored naturally and an unflavored option. Legion says it is third-party lab tested by Labdoor and made in the USA in NSF-certified, FDA-inspected facilities that follow cGMP standards. The one-time price is $29.99, which the page shows as $0.50 a serving, and Subscribe & Save takes 30% off to $20.99. There is a 100% money-back guarantee with no return needed. Legion says 505 peer-reviewed studies support the ingredient and dose, which describes creatine research in general rather than this product. The facility is NSF-certified, but the product itself does not carry NSF Certified for Sport, so tested athletes should look higher on the list.

Thorne's creatine is a plain, carefully documented product. Each scoop holds 5g of creatine monohydrate, and the 90-serving container costs $44, with a 180-serving size on the same page. It carries NSF Certified for Sport, which Thorne explains means testing for label claims and for nearly 300 substances banned by major athletic organizations, and Thorne says it tests each ingredient for identity, purity and potency, including heavy metals, pesticides and microbes. The FAQ is unusually direct: it says 5g a day works for most people, that loading is optional, and that some users notice mild water retention at the start. The product is gluten free, dairy free and soy free, and Thorne accepts FSA and HSA funds through Truemed. It ranks just behind Momentous because it costs slightly more per serving and the page lists no flavors. For athletes already buying Thorne vitamins, it is a simple add to the same order.

BulkSupplements sells creatine the way its name suggests: by weight, from a 100 gram pouch to a 25 kilogram drum. The 500 gram bag costs $22.97 one-time, or $20.67 with a 10% subscription, which works out to about $0.23 per 5 grams, the dose most brands on this list use. The powder is micronized and unflavored, and the page lists it as gluten free, lactose free and without added sugar. Capsules and flavored lemon, orange, mango and apple versions are sold separately. The trade-offs are in documentation and convenience. The product page we checked names no outside certification, and it warns that listed serving sizes can change when ingredients or suppliers change, so check the label each time. It is a strong buy for lifters who measure their own dose and want the most creatine per dollar, and a weaker one for athletes who need a sport certification.

Jacked Factory's creatine is the lowest-cost way into a full tub on this list. The product page lists 5,000 mg of unflavored creatine monohydrate in every scoop and a single 30-serving size at $14.99. Subscribing takes 15% off, to $12.74, and recurring orders ship free in the USA; the page also lists a code for an extra 15% off the first subscription order. That makes it a good first purchase for someone who wants to see how creatine fits their routine before buying a 100 or 200 serving tub. The limits show up quickly after that. At about $0.50 a serving it costs more per dose than Naked Nutrition, Optimum Nutrition or BulkSupplements, the page we checked offers only one size, and it names no outside certification, so tested athletes should look at Thorne, Momentous or Bare Performance Nutrition.

Transparent Labs Creatine HMB is the only blend on this list. Each serving has 5,000 mg of creatine monohydrate, the same dose as the plain products, plus 1,500 mg of myHMB, a leucine metabolite the page says helps reduce muscle protein breakdown, 500 IU of vitamin D3 and 5 mg of BioPerine black pepper extract. It comes in 14 flavors and the page links to a certificate of analysis and ingredient test results, which few brands publish this openly. The page also lists no artificial sweeteners, coloring or preservatives and a 45 day satisfaction guarantee. The cost is the problem: $49.99 for 30 servings is about $1.67 a dose, more than three times Legion or Optimum Nutrition, and most of that premium pays for HMB rather than creatine. Lifters who specifically want HMB and like flavored drinks will find it convenient; anyone else gets the same creatine dose for far less elsewhere.