InsideTracker vs Ulta Lab Tests
Ulta Lab Tests scores higher overall (8.4 vs 7.1).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Ulta Lab Tests
Ulta Lab Tests scores 8.4/10 against 7.1 for InsideTracker, ahead on price and reputation. InsideTracker can still be the better fit: it is best for data-minded testers who want an app-led action plan and do not need a clinician review.
Side by side
| InsideTracker | Ulta Lab Tests | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $489/yr (first year; renews at full retail) | Not published |
| Our score | 7.1/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Treatments | Longevity memberships | 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 | All 50 states, per its own site (2026-10-31) | 46 states (not NY, NJ, RI, HI), per its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | Membership auto-renews annually at full retail price. Must cancel 30 days before the next billing date. Refunds only within 30 days of purchase/renewal and never after a blood sample is collected. | Cancel before specimen collection; full refund or credit in 0 to 60 days, none after 18 months or once collected. |
| FDA warning letters | None found (October 31, 2026) | None found (October 31, 2026) |
| Trustpilot | No profile we could quote | 4.6/5 (153 reviews) |
| Best for | Data-minded testers who want an app-led action plan and do not need a clinician review. | People who know which tests they want and want the lowest single-test prices at Quest. |
| Prices checked | 2026-10-31 | 2026-10-31 |
InsideTracker: a closer look
Ultimate blood test plus an algorithm-driven action plan; physician approves the order. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming InsideTracker.
In its favour
- Claims HIPAA compliance and SOC 2 Type II
- Partner labs stated as CLIA-certified
- Mobile draw available everywhere it sells
To weigh
- Highest cost per biomarker of this group: $489 for up to 54 markers is about $9 per marker, and the first year price includes the platform fee that renews.
- 30-day advance cancellation window before renewal, and no refund once blood is drawn.
- Promotional prices apply to the first term only; renewals at full retail.
- Residents of NY, NJ, RI, HI (and AZ per product page) must pay $119 extra for mobile draw.
Ulta Lab Tests: a closer look
Discount lab-test store using Quest; low single-test prices, no membership. We searched the FDA warning-letter database on October 31, 2026 and found no letter naming Ulta Lab Tests.
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.
Which should you choose?
Choose InsideTracker
Best for data-minded testers who want an app-led action plan and do not need a clinician review. Its lowest all-in plan is $489/yr (first year; renews at full retail).
Check InsideTracker's priceChoose 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 priceInsideTracker vs Ulta Lab Tests: questions people ask
Which is better, InsideTracker or Ulta Lab Tests?
On our published score InsideTracker rates 7.1 and Ulta Lab Tests rates 8.4. InsideTracker is best for data-minded testers who want an app-led action plan and do not need a clinician review; Ulta Lab Tests is best for people who know which tests they want and want the lowest single-test prices at Quest.
Do InsideTracker and Ulta Lab Tests offer the same treatments?
InsideTracker: Longevity memberships. Ulta Lab Tests: Lab test orders.
Does either include the medication in the price?
InsideTracker: not stated. Ulta Lab Tests: not stated.
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