Creatine supplements are having a moment. Dare I say it’s the “Creatine Era”? A performance supplement fav, creatine is sports dietitian approved and backed by decades of research. Creatine provides a fuel source for the immediate energy muscles require for high intensity exercise and powerful strength. It supports muscle gain with the right training, and recent studies show creatine may play an important role in brain health and cognition. Creatine is the perfect “all around” supplement to add to your routine.
Just getting started or curious about dosing? Check out our “Ultimate Guide to Creatine Dosing” for the download on creatine benefits and what to consider. If you’re wondering what the best creatine supplements are – look no further. Without further ado, here’s the “scoop” on the tiny scoops packing a performance punch.
Category winners were chosen on a few different factors:
- Popularity –How often were products shopped, what do the sales look like? What sort of social presence does the product have? Product reviews… if I’m going to make a recommendation, I want to make sure YOU like it too!
- Creatine Format – I wanted to take this outside the box, or tub if you will. Besides powder, how else can you supplement creatine? Learn more about what type of creatine is best for you here.
- Dose – Most creatine products are 5g per serving. This could be in pills, powders, or chews. Some creatine products include technology to get the same benefits that 5g can provide, but at a much smaller dose and scoop size!
- Innovation – And finally, innovation. If you thought all creatines were created equal, think again! I’ve included a few products that take creatine delivery and absorption to a whole new level.
Here’s my list of the best creatine supplements you’ll find stocked at GNC.
The Top Creatine Supplement Picks of 2025
Best Overall Creatine
My personal go-to, this creatine monohydrate is the trusted original. As part of our Pro Performance line-up, it’s banned substance tested and the perfect creatine powder for someone just getting started. It’s also got a great price point, making it an entry level, budget friendly option. Pro Performance Creatine Monohydrate is tasteless. I’d recommend drinking it quicky to prevent settling OR taking it mixed in your pre workout or recovery beverage of choice.
Best Creatine Powder
The best overall creatine supplement powder goes to our Beyond Raw Chemistry Labs Creatine HCL. If it’s Beyond Raw, you know it’s gonna be good. What sets this creatine powder above the others? In my opinion, it’s dosing and mixability. The scoop size on this guy is tiny! Less than half the size of creatine monohydrate powders (2g creatine HCl vs 5g creatine monohydrate). How do they do it? First, creatine monohydrate is micronized (broken down into smaller pieces).
The process of micritization increases the surface area of creatine molecules, enhancing its absorption in water. Next, it’s bound to hydrochloric acid (HCl), which may sound scary, but really is just acid! Commonly used in the food industry as a stabilizer, it can also be found in your stomach – to aid digestion! While this powder claims to be flavorless, I think it’s got a bit of a bite (it contains acid y’all). I prefer to mix it with something flavored vs. water alone. I typically take creatine post-workout so recommend adding it to a hydration product. Lately I’ve been reaching for GNC AMP Amplified Hydration – the lemon lime flavor pairs well! Mixing Beyond Raw Creatine HCl with your favorite fruity or candy flavored pre-workout is another great option!
Best Pill
What’s not to love about GNC AMP Creatine 189? It’s creatine, it’s HCl, in a pill, AND it’s been clinically studied. Not once, but twice! GNC AMP Creatine 189 is an innovative creatine technology that pairs creatine hydrochloride with polyethylene glycosylate (PEG) to create the PEG-Creatine system™. Researchers saw 189% greater muscle creatine uptake with the PEG-Creatine system™ when compared to traditional creatine. Plus, the same creatine benefits at a quarter of the dose!
Want the specifics? Check out this article for more! The science nerd in me loves this stuff. It’s a pricier option, but totally worth it if you’re looking for serious results!
Best Creatine Gummy
It’s awesome to see creatine available in formats other than pills and powders. Create Creatine Gummies taste great and are an excellent alternative when you’re on the go, bored of powders, or forgot your water bottle! I have a vacation planned soon and was not looking forward to packing a tub of creatine powder. Create Creatine gummies to the rescue! Just 3 gummies provide 4g of creatine monohydrate. A simple, easy, and convenient way to get your daily dose. I’m loving the sour cherry flavor, a new addition to Creates lineup!
Best Creatine Chew
So much has changed since I last updated our Best Creatine guide! Now we’ve got chews! These chews from Universal Nutrition are tasty, chewy, and provide 5gm of Creatine Monohydrate per 4 chew dose – a sweet treat that gives you the gains and performance perks you’re looking for. The formula also contains Astrigin®, a patented ingredient to aid nutrient absorption.
Best Creatine Flavor
Unflavored creatine powders can be a bit plain, so when it comes flavored and mixes easily with water, I’m all for it! Blueberry Lemonade is a refreshing alternative to the flavorless standard. This micronized creatine is sweetened with sucralose and contains natural flavors. It’s a great add to your favorite beverage or protein shake and it’s Banned Substance Tested and Sports RD Approved.
Best Creatine Powder “Plus”
GHOST Size V3 takes the best creatine “plus” supplement category. GHOST Size V3 is non-stim so can be used as part of an epic stack. The Cherry Limeade flavor is on point. Ingredients like betaine, PeakATP®, Epicatechin, Senactiv®, and AstraGin® take this creatine supplement well beyond basic.
Best Creatine for Muscle Building
If your goal is to build muscle, RYSE Loaded Creatine has got your back. This unique creatine formula includes three types of creatine – creatine monohydrate, magnesium creatine chelate, and creatine HCl.®. Plus betaine, PeakATP®, and electrolytes!
Best Advanced Creatine
MUTANT® CREAKONG™ Creatine Blend features three types of creatine in one unique 4g dose. Creatine monohydrate, creatine-magnesium chelate, and tricreatine citrate join forces in this flavorless powder. CreaKong can easily be stacked with pre workouts, mass gainers, and protein shakes. It’s also Banned Substance Tested and a great value.
Best Value Creatine
GNC’s Pro Performance Creatine Monohydrate powder makes its second appearance on our list, this time for being an exceptional value. You know creatines benefits by now and why I love it. So, if you’re looking to try creatine supplements and, on a budget, GNC’s Pro Performance Creatine Monohydrate is the way to go!
Most Innovative Creatine Supplement
Create Wellness got extra creative this year by launching another format that takes creatine out of the tub. These on-the-go sticks are incredibly convenient and easy for stashing. I’ve got one in my gym bag, my purse, and at the office. I find myself missing a creatine dose when I’m away from home, traveling, or on days I’m not working out, so these stick packs really come in handy. Just mix with water or your favorite beverage and you’re good to go. There’s also an unflavored stick pack for versatility.
New and Buzzworthy Creatine Supplement
EFX Sports wins the new and buzzworthy category with Kre-Alkalyn®, a multi patented “pH Correct®” creatine stabilization technology. By buffering to pH-12, scientists were able to produce a stable creatine molecule. Kre-Alkalyn® EFX is the original world’s only stable creatine. EFX Sports is also Banned Substance Tested!
Best Creatine Supplement for Women
Creatine HCl was the buzz last year, with more and more women adding creatine to their gym stack. This trend is sticking around, now with a little flavor. Pineapple creatine? Sign me up! Maybe it’s the smaller scoop, maybe it’s the pineapple, but either way I’m loving it!
Well folks, it’s been real. And my kitchen cabinets are REALLY stocked with creatine! After reviewing the research, and ALL of these products, I feel great with my recommendations. Looking forward to seeing how creatine helps me on my fitness journey!
