Best Creatine Supplements in Australia

Creatine is one of the most popular supplements at Supps247, and nearly all of what our customers buy is plain creatine monohydrate. This page ranks the creatine products that sell best in our stores and online, then checks each one against its brand label for creatine per serve, form, serves per tub and any testing claims. Because serve sizes differ (some Australian tubs list 3 g, others 5 g), we compare value per gram of creatine rather than per scoop. Updated October 2026.

Our top picks at a glance

1. Legit Supps Creatine Monohydrate: best overall and best value

Legit Creatine outsells every other creatine at Supps247 by a wide margin, and the label is as simple as it gets. There is one ingredient, micronised creatine monohydrate, and a 5 g scoop delivers the full 5 g. It is unflavoured, so it disappears into water, juice or a protein shake, and the 1 kg size works out among the cheapest per gram of the picks here.

• 5 g creatine monohydrate per 5 g serve
• Single ingredient: micronised creatine monohydrate
• Unflavoured, with 0 g sugar, fat or protein per serve on the label
• 60 serves in 300 g, 100 serves in 500 g and 200 serves in 1 kg

Worth knowing: We did not see a third-party banned substance testing claim on Legit's label, so athletes in tested sports may prefer ATPure (pick 7). The 300 g tub costs noticeably more per gram than the 500 g and 1 kg sizes.

View Legit Supps Creatine Monohydrate

2. Optimum Nutrition Micronised Creatine Powder: best big-brand option

Optimum Nutrition's creatine is our second-best seller and a long-standing name in the category. The Australian tub is 100% creatine monohydrate, micronised and unflavoured, and carries a banned substance tested mark on the front. In the larger tubs it is close to Legit on price per gram, which makes it a good choice if you prefer a big international brand.

• 3 g creatine monohydrate per serve on the Australian label
• 100% micronised creatine monohydrate, unflavoured
• 200 serves per 600 g tub
• Banned substance tested and gluten free, according to the label

Worth knowing: Because the Australian serve is 3 g, you need more than one scoop if you want 5 g a day. Our listing includes several tub sizes and older stock, so check the serve size printed on the tub you buy.

View Optimum Nutrition Micronised Creatine

3. ATP Science Creapure Creatine Monohydrate: best Creapure

Creapure is a branded source of creatine monohydrate that some buyers specifically look for, and ATP Science's pack is our best-selling Creapure option. The label lists a 3 g serve with zero energy, protein, fat and carbohydrate, so it is nothing but creatine. It is still creatine monohydrate, so it works the same way as the other picks; you are mainly paying for the Creapure name.

• 3 g serve, 83 serves per 250 g pack
• Creapure creatine monohydrate, unflavoured
• 0 kJ and 0 g protein, fat and carbohydrate per serve
• Less than 1 mg sodium per serve

Worth knowing: It only comes in a 250 g pack at Supps247 and is one of the dearer picks per gram. The pack lasts 83 days at 3 g a day, or 50 days if you take 5 g a day.

View ATP Science Creapure Creatine Monohydrate

4. R1 Creatine: best flavoured option

R1 Creatine is the pick for people who would rather drink their creatine than stir it into something else. Rule 1 makes it in Unflavoured, Blue Raspberry and Fruit Punch, each with 5 g of micronised creatine monohydrate per serve. The 30-serve tub is a low-commitment way to start, and the 500 g, 100-serve tub brings the price per gram down once you know you will stick with it.

• 5 g creatine monohydrate per powder serve
• Micronised, which Rule 1 says helps it stay suspended in liquid for longer
• Unflavoured, Blue Raspberry or Fruit Punch
• Rule 1 suggests an optional 20 g a day for 5 days, then 3 to 5 g a day

Worth knowing: The 30-serve tub is one of the most expensive options per gram on this page. We did not open a full ingredient panel for the flavoured versions, so check the label if you avoid sweeteners or colours.

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5. Evogen Essential Series Creatine Monohydrate: best small tub

Evogen's Essential Series creatine is a simple, unflavoured micronised monohydrate in a 150 g tub, which suits people trying creatine for the first time or wanting a tub for the gym bag. Each scoop is 5 g of creatine and nothing else, and it is a steady seller for us at a low upfront price.

• 5 g micronised creatine monohydrate per scoop
• About 30 serves per 150 g tub
• Single ingredient, unflavoured
• Label lists no allergens, made in a facility that also processes milk, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanut, soy and egg

Worth knowing: A small tub means a high price per gram compared with 500 g and 1 kg options. Evogen's newest tubs carry NSF Certified for Sport, but some stock may have an earlier label, so look for the mark on the tub if testing matters to you.

View Evogen Essential Series Creatine Monohydrate

6. Rapid Purest Creatine: best purity-focused pick

Rapid's Purest Creatine is a plain micronised creatine monohydrate with no flavours or fillers, sold in 250 g and 500 g tubs. Rapid puts purity front and centre, saying it is made under strict quality control with screening for impurities and heavy metals. If that matters to you and you also want a mid-priced 100-serve tub, it is a sensible middle ground.

• 5 g serve: 100 serves per 500 g and 50 serves per 250 g
• 100% creatine monohydrate, micronised
• No added flavours or fillers, according to Rapid
• Unflavoured

Worth knowing: The purity and heavy-metal screening claims are Rapid's own; we did not see published results or a third-party certification on the product page.

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7. ATP Science ATPure Creatine Monohydrate: best for drug-tested athletes

ATPure is the pick for anyone who is drug tested in their sport. ATP Science says it is HASTA certified, with every batch tested for WADA-prohibited substances, and sourced to a minimum 99.9% purity specification. The 500 g tub holds 100 serves of 5 g, and the price per gram sits in the middle of this list.

• 5 g serve, 100 serves per 500 g tub
• HASTA certified, with every batch tested for WADA-prohibited substances (ATP Science)
• Minimum 99.9% purity specification and third-party purity testing (ATP Science)
• Unflavoured creatine monohydrate

Worth knowing: It costs more per gram than Legit or Optimum Nutrition in their larger sizes. Batch testing lowers the risk of a contaminated product but, as the AIS points out, it cannot guarantee it.

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How we chose

We ranked creatine products by units sold at Supps247 stores and online over the last six months, combined sizes of the same product, and dropped products we could not check against a brand label or that are not creatine monohydrate. Label facts were checked against brand websites and label panels in October 2026. Value tiers come from price per gram of creatine at the time of writing, because serve sizes differ: $ is cheaper than most picks on this page, $$ is in the middle and $$$ is premium. Brands do not pay for placement.

How to choose creatine

Buy creatine monohydrate. The AIS Sports Supplement Framework lists creatine as a Group A performance supplement, and its fact sheet notes that more than 99% of the research on safety and benefits uses creatine monohydrate. The ISSN position stand adds that other forms have not been shown to work better, and that claims of better absorption are unfounded. Every pick on this page is monohydrate.

Get the dose right. The AIS describes an optional loading phase of about 0.3 g per kg of body weight a day for five days, split into three or four doses, then 3 to 5 g a day. If you skip loading and take 3 to 5 g a day, muscle creatine reaches the same level in about four weeks. Some Australian tubs list a 3 g serve and others 5 g; both sit inside that range. Our guide to taking creatine has more detail.

Micronised is about mixing. Brands micronise creatine so it mixes more easily, and Rule 1 says the finer particles stay suspended longer. It is still monohydrate, so choose it for convenience rather than extra effect.

Make it a habit. The AIS suggests taking creatine with a meal that contains protein and carbohydrate, and notes that after training is a sensible time even though it has not been shown to beat before training. Creatine breaks down in liquid over time, so mix it and drink it straight away. Stirring it into a post-training protein shake is an easy way to do both; see our protein powder picks.

Expect a little weight gain. The AIS says body mass can rise by about 1 to 2 kg from extra water stored with creatine, which matters if you compete in a weight class.

Who benefits most. Creatine is best suited to repeated short, high-intensity efforts and resistance training. The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements notes it is of little value for endurance sports, and the AIS says vegetarians, who usually start with lower stores, are likely to benefit most.

Tested athletes. If you are drug tested, choose batch-tested products (for example HASTA or Informed Sport certified) and check with your sport first. Compare every option in our creatine collection.

FAQs

Do I need to load creatine?

No. Loading just gets you to full muscle stores faster. The AIS describes about 0.3 g per kg of body weight a day for five days (roughly 5 g four times a day for many adults), then 3 to 5 g a day. Taking 3 to 5 g a day from the start reaches the same point in about four weeks, with less chance of an upset stomach.

When is the best time to take creatine?

Consistency matters more than timing. The AIS suggests taking it with a meal that contains protein and carbohydrate, because insulin helps muscles take up creatine, and says after training is a sensible habit even though it has not been shown to beat before training. Mix it and drink it straight away rather than leaving it sitting in water.

Will creatine make me put on weight?

It can. The AIS notes body mass can rise by up to about 1 to 2 kg as muscles store more water along with creatine. This is water, not fat, and it fades over four to six weeks after you stop. It is worth planning around if you compete in a weight-category sport or need to make weight on a set date.

Is creatine safe to take long term?

For healthy adults the evidence is reassuring. The ISSN position stand reports that short and long-term use, up to 30 g a day for five years, has been safe and well tolerated in healthy people, and the AIS says claims of kidney or muscle harm are not supported by research. If you have a kidney condition or another medical condition, check with your doctor first.

Is creatine HCl or another form better than monohydrate?

Not on current evidence. The ISSN says clinical research has not shown other forms of creatine lead to greater creatine retention than monohydrate, and that claims of better absorption are unfounded. The AIS also recommends monohydrate, noting that over 99% of the safety and benefit research uses it, and it sees no scientific reason to choose other forms.

Is creatine worth taking if I am vegetarian or vegan?

It may be especially useful. Meat and fish are the main food sources of creatine, and the AIS notes vegetarians typically have lower muscle creatine and are likely to benefit the most from supplementing. The unflavoured, single-ingredient picks on this page list only creatine monohydrate, but check the label for the facility allergen statement.

Sources: AIS Sports Supplement Framework fact sheet: Creatine; ISSN position stand: creatine supplementation (2017); NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary Supplements for Exercise and Athletic Performance; AIS Sports Supplement Framework (ABCD classification).

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