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1st Phorm Micronized Creatine Monohydrate vs Thorne Creatine

Specs, prices, editor verdict, and who should buy which - compared side-by-side.

By Ryan · Founder
Updated Aug 11, 2026
Quick verdict

1st Phorm Micronized Creatine Monohydrate (entry, $29.99–$39.99) vs Thorne Creatine (mid, $44) - different tools for different jobs (see the per-product details below).

Compared on 0 shared specs · same category (supplement).

White 500g tub of 1st Phorm Micronized Creatine Monohydrate with a blue logo, the words 100% Pure Monohydrate, an NSF Certified for Sport badge, and net weight 1.1 lbs on the label
1st Phorm

Micronized Creatine Monohydrate

A single-ingredient creatine monohydrate that carries the NSF Certified for Sport mark on its current label, a listing we confirmed in NSF's public certified-products database. The 100-serving tub works out to about 40 cents a serving.

PRICE
$29.99–$39.99
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Thorne Creatine micronized creatine monohydrate powder
Thorne

Creatine

Creatine monohydrate is the rare supplement where the evidence is not in question. The only real question is whether the powder in the tub is clean, and that is where Thorne earns its place.

PRICE
$44
The verdict

These are close picks. Both score in the same range. The right call depends on buyer profile - read the per-buyer recommendations below.

Who should buy which

Pick the 1st Phorm Micronized Creatine Monohydrate if

Drug-tested athletes and longevity-focused lifters who want a certified, single-ingredient creatine backed by a refund-plus-10% return policy

Skip if

You shop creatine on price per gram or want bulk sizes; the largest tub is 500g and free shipping starts at $150

Pick the Thorne Creatine if

Drug-tested athletes, and anyone who wants the most-researched performance supplement in an independently certified, single-ingredient form.

Skip if

You are not drug-tested and already buy creatine monohydrate from a reputable brand, where the commodity version is biochemically equivalent for less.

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Frequently asked

Which is better, the 1st Phorm Micronized Creatine Monohydrate or the Thorne Creatine?

They are closely matched on our scoring, so the right pick comes down to your priorities. The verdict and spec table above compare them on price, features, and who each one suits.

How much do they cost?

1st Phorm Micronized Creatine Monohydrate: $29.99 to $39.99. Thorne Creatine: $44. Prices are verified against the manufacturer; check the live links for current pricing.

Who should buy which one?

1st Phorm Micronized Creatine Monohydrate: Drug-tested athletes and longevity-focused lifters who want a certified, single-ingredient creatine backed by a refund-plus-10% return policy Thorne Creatine: Drug-tested athletes, and anyone who wants the most-researched performance supplement in an independently certified, single-ingredient form.