Key takeaways
- HSN (Granada, Spain, founded 2007) makes most products in its own plant; Myprotein (UK, 2004) is owned by THG; Prozis (Portugal, 2006) also has its own factory.
- Prices swing a lot: the same 1 kg tub of HSN Creapure creatine cost €70.11 at one Spanish shop on 17 October 2026, against a lowest recorded €53.31 in September.
- Compare price per gram of active ingredient, not per scoop: HSN recommends 3.4 g of monohydrate (3 g of creatine), while Myprotein's scoop is 3 g of monohydrate (about 2.6 g of creatine).
- No brand may promise more than the authorised health claims (the same for creatine in the UK and EU), whatever its size or certificates.
- For UK buyers, Myprotein ships from the UK; HSN and Prozis ship from Spain and Portugal, so check delivery time, VAT and any import charges at checkout.
The short answer
There is no permanently “cheapest” brand: prices for the same product change a lot from week to week. What you can do is compare them properly: price per gram of active ingredient, real dose per serving and shipping costs, on the day you buy. All three are large brands with their own manufacturing and stated certifications; none may promise more than UK and EU law authorise. For UK readers there is one more factor: where it ships from.
Who is who
| HSN | Myprotein | Prozis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain (Peligros, Granada) | United Kingdom | Portugal (Esposende) |
| Founded | 2007 | 2004 | 2006 |
| Ownership / founder | Founded by Andrés Sánchez | THG plc since 2011 | Founded by Miguel Milhão |
| Manufacturing | Own plant in Granada (since 2018) for dry products; liquids and creams at partner plants | Own facilities in the UK, according to the brand | Own factory in Portugal (per 2015 press) |
| Stated certifications | IFS Food (96.18% in 2024), GMP, HACCP, organic | ISO 9001, GMP, HACCP, BRC; athlete-verified range | Not verified by us |
| Published pricing policy | “Fair price”: moderate margin, direct sales, limited advertising | Not published | Not published |
Manufacturing and certification details come from the brands themselves or the press, not from our own audits.
Why the tub price misleads
1. Prices swing a lot. A real example: the 1 kg tub of HSN Creapure creatine sold for €70.11 at one online shop on 17 October 2026, while the lowest price recorded by the comparison site Kelkoo was €53.31 on 2 September — 24% less for the same product a few weeks earlier.
2. Each brand recommends a different serving. For creatine:
| Brand | Recommended serving | Actual creatine per serving |
|---|---|---|
| HSN (Creapure) | ½ scoop = 3.4 g monohydrate | 3.0 g — exactly what the authorised claim requires |
| Myprotein (unflavoured monohydrate) | 1 scoop = 3 g monohydrate | about 2.6 g |
If you compare “price per serving”, HSN looks more expensive only because its serving is larger. The fair comparison is price per gram of monohydrate. Our creatine guide explains why 3 g of monohydrate is not 3 g of creatine.
3. Shipping counts. Delivery costs and free-shipping thresholds change with promotions. A cheaper tub plus €4–5 shipping can cost more than a slightly pricier one shipped free.
4. For the UK, the border counts too. Myprotein is a UK company and ships domestically. HSN and Prozis ship from the EU, so parcels to Great Britain go through customs: check that VAT is included at checkout, whether any duty or handling fee can be added on delivery, and how long it takes. A supplement sold to UK consumers by a UK business must also show a UK address on the label; a pack with only an EU address was made for the EU market.
How to compare in 3 steps
- Price per gram of active ingredient: total price (with shipping and any import charges) ÷ grams of active product in the pack. For protein, use grams of protein, not grams of powder.
- Same raw material: compare Creapure with Creapure, and generic monohydrate with generic.
- Same day: check all three on the same day; promotions often change the order.
What no brand may promise
Whatever their size or seals, supplements in the UK and the EU may only use authorised health claims. For creatine, the general one is that it increases performance in short, high-intensity efforts at 3 g a day. “Guaranteed muscle gain” or “fat burning” are not authorised.
Our price tracker will show live cost per dose for these brands once retailer feeds are connected. Meanwhile, our goal finder lists the products already in our database.
FAQ
Which brand is cheapest — HSN, Myprotein or Prozis?
It depends on the day and the product, because prices change a lot from week to week. The fair way to compare is price per gram of active ingredient, shipping and any import charges included, on the day you buy.
Where does HSN manufacture?
According to HSN, in its own plant in the province of Granada, Spain, opened in 2018, which makes its dry products. Liquids and creams are made at partner plants it says it audits.
Is Myprotein reliable?
It is one of Europe's largest brands, owned by THG. It states ISO 9001, GMP and HACCP certification and offers a range verified for drug-tested athletes.
Do they sell Creapure creatine?
HSN sells 100% Creapure creatine. Myprotein and Prozis also offer Creapure versions alongside their standard creatine. Check for the Creapure logo on the pack.
How much should I trust their quality certificates?
All three state manufacturing certifications such as GMP or IFS. These are the brands' own statements; for more assurance, look for published batch analyses or independent verification seals.
Sources
- DHSC — Great Britain nutrition and health claims (NHC) register
- HSN — About us (Spanish)
- HSN — Quality guarantee (Spanish)
- HSN — Fair price policy (2023)
- HSN — Creatine Excell 100% Creapure (serving and origin)
- Myprotein — About us
- Wikipedia — Myprotein (founding and ownership)
- Dinheiro Vivo — Prozis company profile (2015, Portuguese)
- Kelkoo — Offers for HSN Creapure creatine 1 kg (checked 19 October 2026)
- European Commission — EU Register of nutrition and health claims (creatine)