Kratom Country (brand) vs Kats Botanicals
Updated October 2026
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Kratom Country scores higher overall: 6.9 vs 5.9 out of 10. Kratom Country scores higher on lab testing & COA access, price & value and transparency. Kats Botanicals scores higher on GMP verification. For the lowest powder price per gram, Kratom Country is cheaper ($0.132/g).
21+ only. Kratom is not approved by the FDA for any medical use, and nothing here is medical advice.
At a glance
From each brand's own pages and the AKA's list. ✓ marks the better value where one is better.
| Kratom Country | Kats Botanicals | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 6.9 / 10 (#9) (better) | 5.9 / 10 (#10) |
| AKA GMP list | Not found | Listed (better) |
| Labs named | Cora Science, Murray-Brown Laboratories | Not published |
| Newest lab report | Jul 24, 2026 | None found |
| Cheapest powder (100 g–1 kg) | $0.132/g (better) | $0.142/g |
| 7-OH policy | Not published | Does not sell adulterated or synthetic kratom (natural leaf focus) |
| Product types | capsules, extracts, gummies, powder, shots, tinctures | capsules, gummies, powder, shots, tablets |
| Ships to | 39 of 51 states + DC (better) | 38 of 51 states + DC |
| Return window | 30 days | 30 days |
| Free shipping | Over $125.00 | Over $100.00 |
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.
| Kratom Country | Kats Botanicals | |
|---|---|---|
| ~1 oz (28 g) | $6.99 ($0.247/g) | $8.29 ($0.237/g) (better) |
| ~100–125 g | $18.99 ($0.167/g) | Not published |
| ~250 g | $35.99 ($0.159/g) (better) | $40.99 ($0.164/g) |
| ~500 g | $66.99 ($0.148/g) | $70.99 ($0.142/g) (better) |
| ~1 kg | $119.99 ($0.132/g) | Not published |
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).
| Kratom Country | Kats Botanicals | |
|---|---|---|
| Extracts | $0.67 (Green Enhanced Kratom Extract Capsules) | Not published |
| Shots | $0.70 (Liquid Kratom Shot) (better) | $0.75 (INTENSE MIT Kratom Shot) |
| Gummies | Not published | $0.75 (Island Punch Kratom Extract Gummies) |
| Capsules | Not published | $0.48 (Kratom 45% Extract Softgel Capsules) |
| Tinctures | $0.74 (Extra Strength Kratom Tincture) | Not published |
Lab testing side by side
From the batch reports each brand publishes.
| Kratom Country | Kats Botanicals | |
|---|---|---|
| Lab reports we read | 17 (better) | 0 |
| Newest report | Jul 24, 2026 | None found |
| What tests cover | alkaloids, microbials, heavy metals | mitragynine, 7-OH, lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, Salmonella, E. coli, mold, coliforms, total aerobic plate count, pesticides |
| ISO 17025 | Stated | Not published |
| Failed safety results on reports we read | 0 | 0 |
Shipping and returns
As each brand states on its own pages.
| Kratom Country | Kats Botanicals | |
|---|---|---|
| No-ship states | AL, AR, CT, IN, KS, LA, MA, RI, TN, UT, VT, WI | AL, AR, CT, IN, KS, LA, MA, ND, RI, TN, UT, VT, WI |
| Pages that disagree on | CT, KS, LA, MA, TN, UT | CT, KS, MA, ND, RI, TN, UT |
| Same-day cutoff | 2 PM EST | 2 PM Central Time, Monday-Friday |
| Return conditions | returns must be authorized; customer may pay return shipping at KratomCountry.com's discretion; accepted returns refunded in full including shipping | Refund or exchange within 30 days, opened OK, subject to review; customer responsible for return shipping, return label provided |
Score breakdown
Points out of each criterion's weight, from our published rubric.
| Kratom Country | Kats Botanicals | |
|---|---|---|
| Lab testing & COA access (35) | 35 (better) | 8 |
| GMP verification (20) | 0 | 20 (better) |
| Price & value (15) | 9.2 (better) | 6.9 |
| Shipping & returns (15) | 13 | 13 |
| Transparency (15) | 12 (better) | 11 |
Common questions
Is Kratom Country or Kats Botanicals better?
Kratom Country scores higher overall: 6.9 vs 5.9 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 Kratom Country and Kats Botanicals on the AKA GMP list?
Kratom Country: not found; Kats Botanicals: listed on the American Kratom Association's GMP Qualified Vendors list when we checked (Oct 7, 2026).
Which is cheaper, Kratom Country or Kats Botanicals?
For powder in 100 g–1 kg packs, Kratom Country 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 Kratom Country and Kats Botanicals ship to the same states?
Kratom Country lists 12 no-ship states and Kats Botanicals lists 13. Both lists are on this page, with any states their own pages disagree on.