Ulta Lab Tests vs Vitals Vault
Vitals Vault scores higher overall (9.2 vs 8.4).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Vitals Vault
Vitals Vault scores 9.2/10 against 8.4 for Ulta Lab Tests, ahead on price and clinical care. Ulta Lab Tests can still be the better fit: it is best for people who know which tests they want and want the lowest single-test prices at Quest.
Side by side
| Ulta Lab Tests | Vitals Vault | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Not published | $99/yr (one-off, no subscription) |
| Our score | 8.4/10 | 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 | 46 states (not NY, NJ, RI, HI), per its own site (2026-10-31) | 46 states (not NY, NJ, HI, RI), per its own site (2026-11-07) |
| Cancellation | Cancel before specimen collection; full refund or credit in 0 to 60 days, none after 18 months or once collected. | Full refund before sample collection; generally none after collection unless the lab fails. |
| Trustpilot | 4.6/5 (153 reviews) | 4/5 (3 reviews) |
| Best for | People who know which tests they want and want the lowest single-test prices at Quest. | People who want a one-time Quest panel with all fees in one price. |
| Prices checked | 2026-10-31 | 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 | Ulta Lab Tests | Vitals Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Lab test orders | No all-in price published | $99/yr (one-off, no subscription) source, 2026-11-07 |
Ulta Lab Tests: a closer look
Discount lab-test store using Quest; low single-test prices, no membership.
In its favour
- Low single-test prices on core markers
- No membership
- HSA cards accepted
To weigh
- A $12.95 standard draw fee is added at checkout on every collection (more at some sites), so list prices are not all-in.
- Hawaii health regulator issued notices of violation (Jan 2026) over Ulta-affiliated collection sites operating without an authorized order.
- Lab partner not named on Ulta's own FAQ/about pages.
- Physician review of results not described; FAQ only recommends sharing results with your doctor.
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 Ulta Lab Tests
Best for people who know which tests they want and want the lowest single-test prices at Quest.
Check Ulta Lab Tests'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 priceUlta Lab Tests vs Vitals Vault: questions people ask
Which is better, Ulta Lab Tests or Vitals Vault?
On our published score Ulta Lab Tests rates 8.4 and Vitals Vault rates 9.2. Ulta Lab Tests is best for people who know which tests they want and want the lowest single-test prices at Quest; Vitals Vault is best for people who want a one-time Quest panel with all fees in one price.
Do Ulta Lab Tests and Vitals Vault offer the same treatments?
Ulta Lab Tests: Lab test orders. Vitals Vault: Lab test orders.
Does either include the medication in the price?
Ulta Lab Tests: 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.