Kraken Kratom vs Happy Hippo
Updated October 2026
Happy Hippo scores higher overall: 8.0 vs 5.3 out of 10. Kraken Kratom scores higher on price & value and shipping & returns. Happy Hippo scores higher on lab testing & COA access and transparency. For the lowest powder price per gram, Kraken Kratom is cheaper ($0.220/g).
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At a glance
From each brand's own pages and the AKA's list. ✓ marks the better value where one is better.
| Kraken Kratom | Happy Hippo | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 5.3 / 10 (#12) | 8.0 / 10 (#6) (better) |
| AKA GMP list | Listed | Listed |
| Labs named | Not published | Cora Science, LLC, Anresco Laboratories, ACS Laboratory |
| Newest lab report | None found | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Cheapest powder (100 g–1 kg) | $0.220/g (better) | $0.225/g |
| 7-OH policy | never sold 7OH products; supports HHS/DEA scheduling of 7-OH; products contain only naturally occurring trace 7-OH | Does not sell 7-OH products |
| Product types | capsules, extracts, gummies, powder, shots, tablets | capsules, extracts, gummies, powder, shots, tablets |
| Ships to | 39 of 51 states + DC | 43 of 51 states + DC (better) |
| Return window | 30 days | Not published |
| Free shipping | Every order | Over $99.00 |
Powder price per gram, by pack size
The cheapest powder in each size from each brand's product pages. Shorter bars are cheaper.
Pack prices
The cheapest powder in each size from each brand's product pages.
| Kraken Kratom | Happy Hippo | |
|---|---|---|
| ~1 oz (28 g) | $7.99 ($0.285/g) (better) | $11.99 ($0.428/g) |
| ~100–125 g | $34.99 ($0.312/g) (better) | $39.99 ($0.357/g) |
| ~250 g | $59.99 ($0.267/g) (better) | $74.99 ($0.335/g) |
| ~500 g | $99.99 ($0.220/g) (better) | $144.99 ($0.290/g) |
| ~1 kg | Not published | $224.99 ($0.225/g) |
Cost per 10 mg of mitragynine
Lowest cost per 10 mg among each brand's labelled products, by type: price ÷ (count × mg per unit on the label).
| Kraken Kratom | Happy Hippo | |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | $0.70 (Zenith NANO Liquid Kratom Extract - 12 Count) (better) | $0.80 (Kratom Energy Shot (Caffeine-Free) 150mg, 2 oz, single bottle) |
| Gummies | $0.95 (Kratom Gummies - Raspberry (7 Count)) | $0.72 (Flavored Kratom Extract Gummies 20mg (Bottle 20ct)) (better) |
| Tablets | $0.45 (Kraken 100 Tea Tablets - 20 Count) | $0.45 (K-Surge Kratom Extract Tablets 100mg (4 Count Pack)) |
Lab testing side by side
From the batch reports each brand publishes.
| Kraken Kratom | Happy Hippo | |
|---|---|---|
| Lab reports we read | 0 | 8 (better) |
| Newest report | None found | Aug 18, 2026 |
| What tests cover | identification, heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury), aerobic plate count, yeast and mold, coliforms and E. coli, salmonella | mitragynine, 7-OH, other Mitragyna alkaloids, heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, mercury, lead), microbials, moisture / loss on drying, residual solvents (extracts) |
| ISO 17025 | Not published | Stated |
| Failed safety results on reports we read | 0 | 0 |
Shipping and returns
As each brand states on its own pages.
| Kraken Kratom | Happy Hippo | |
|---|---|---|
| No-ship states | AL, AR, CT, IN, KS, LA, MA, ND, RI, TN, VT, WI | AL, AR, CT, IN, LA, RI, VT, WI |
| Pages that disagree on | AL, AR, CT, IN, KS, MA, ND, RI, TN, VT, WI | None |
| Same-day cutoff | 2pm PST Monday-Saturday | 11 AM MST on business days |
| Return conditions | refund only for unopened, untampered product with heat seal unbroken; no refunds on opened products; customer pays return shipping | Return anything you don't like; contact support and they will make it right |
Score breakdown
Points out of each criterion's weight, from our published rubric.
| Kraken Kratom | Happy Hippo | |
|---|---|---|
| Lab testing & COA access (35) | 8 | 35 (better) |
| GMP verification (20) | 20 | 20 |
| Price & value (15) | 1.2 (better) | 0 |
| Shipping & returns (15) | 13 (better) | 10 |
| Transparency (15) | 11 | 15 (better) |
Common questions
Is Kraken Kratom or Happy Hippo better?
Happy Hippo scores higher overall: 8.0 vs 5.3 out of 10. The score combines lab testing and report access, AKA GMP status, price, shipping and returns, and transparency — see the breakdown on this page.
Are Kraken Kratom and Happy Hippo on the AKA GMP list?
Kraken Kratom: listed; Happy Hippo: listed on the American Kratom Association's GMP Qualified Vendors list when we checked (Oct 7, 2026).
Which is cheaper, Kraken Kratom or Happy Hippo?
For powder in 100 g–1 kg packs, Kraken Kratom is cheaper per gram. The table on this page compares each pack size and the cost per 10 mg of mitragynine for labelled products.
Do Kraken Kratom and Happy Hippo ship to the same states?
Kraken Kratom lists 12 no-ship states and Happy Hippo lists 8. Both lists are on this page, with any states their own pages disagree on.