Quest vs Vitals Vault
Vitals Vault is cheaper to start ($99 vs $335 per year, lowest published plans). Vitals Vault scores higher overall (9.2 vs 8.3).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Vitals Vault
Vitals Vault scores 9.2/10 against 8.3 for Quest, ahead on price and clinical care. Quest can still be the better fit: it is best for people near a Quest center who want Quest's own panels with no membership.
Side by side
| Quest | Vitals Vault | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $335/yr (one-off test) | $99/yr (one-off, no subscription) |
| Our score | 8.3/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Treatments | Lab test orders | Lab test orders |
| Medication in price | Not stated | Not stated |
| Drugs dispensed | Not stated | Not stated |
| Labs | Not stated | Not stated |
| Membership | Not stated | Not stated |
| Insurance | No; self-pay | No; self-pay |
| States | 48 states (not AZ, HI), per its own site (2026-10-31) | 46 states (not NY, NJ, HI, RI), per its own site (2026-11-07) |
| Cancellation | Cancel online before collection; $20 non-refundable for in-person tests, $45 for home kits; refunds in 7 to 14 business days. | Full refund before sample collection; generally none after collection unless the lab fails. |
| Trustpilot | No profile we could quote | 4/5 (3 reviews) |
| Best for | People near a Quest center who want Quest's own panels with no membership. | People who want a one-time Quest panel with all fees in one price. |
| Prices checked | 2026-11-06 | 2026-11-07 |
Price by treatment
The lowest all-in plan each publishes for the treatments both offer, with the page we read it on.
| Treatment | Quest | Vitals Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Lab test orders | $335/yr (one-off test) source, 2026-11-06 | $99/yr (one-off, no subscription) source, 2026-11-07 |
Quest: a closer look
Quest's own store: panels and single tests with a $6 physician fee per order.
In its favour
- The lab sells directly, ordered through the PWNHealth network
- Sold in New York and New Jersey
- HSA and FSA accepted
To weigh
- $6 physician service fee on top of every listed price.
- The questhealth.com seller entity is not a HIPAA covered entity.
- No standalone ApoB or estradiol test surfaced in site search; ApoB only inside a $215 panel.
Vitals Vault: a closer look
One-time panels drawn at Quest with no subscription; physician order, draw fee and report are in the price.
In its favour
- Lowest cost per measured marker we track on its $99 panel
- Physician order and draw fee in the price
- No subscription or auto-renewal
- A licensed clinician reviews every result, per its page
To weigh
- Not sold in NY, NJ, HI or RI
- Its counts of 120+, 140+ and 160+ include calculated values; we count 66, 73 and 86 measured markers
- In-lab draw at Quest only
- ApoB is not in the $99 panel; Lp(a) and insulin are only in the $399 panel
Which should you choose?
Choose Quest
Best for people near a Quest center who want Quest's own panels with no membership. Its lowest all-in plan is $335/yr (one-off test).
Check Quest's priceChoose Vitals Vault
Best for people who want a one-time Quest panel with all fees in one price. Its lowest all-in plan is $99/yr (one-off, no subscription).
Check Vitals Vault's priceQuest vs Vitals Vault: questions people ask
Is Quest or Vitals Vault cheaper?
Vitals Vault starts lower at $99 per year versus $335 at Quest, comparing each program's lowest all-in plan.
Which is better, Quest or Vitals Vault?
On our published score Quest rates 8.3 and Vitals Vault rates 9.2. Quest is best for people near a Quest center who want Quest's own panels with no membership; Vitals Vault is best for people who want a one-time Quest panel with all fees in one price.
Do Quest and Vitals Vault offer the same treatments?
Quest: Lab test orders. Vitals Vault: Lab test orders.
Does either include the medication in the price?
Quest: not stated. Vitals Vault: not stated.
Blood Test Watchdog compares testing services. It is not medical advice, does not interpret results and does not publish reference ranges as advice. Talk to a licensed clinician about which tests you need and what your results mean. Compare other programs.