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Buoy vs IM8 Health

In our scoring, Buoy edges ahead overall (7.2 vs 6.9 out of 10).

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By Eli Marsden · Founding Editor
Editorially reviewed & fact-checked against primary sources · How we verify contentLast reviewed

Key differences

Price
Buoy $30.03/mo; IM8 Health $89/mo (different products and plans, so neither is marked cheaper)

How we compare providers

Buoy logo

Buoy

Affiliate partner

Best for GLP-1-companion electrolyte supplement

Hydration Drops, lowest listed price

$30.03/mo

Our score 7.2/10

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IM8 Health logo

IM8 Health

Best for an all-in-one greens-and-vitamin blend with NSF third-party testing

30-day supply, recurring

$89/mo

Our score 6.9/10

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Costs & coverage

Published prices with their terms attached. Yearly figures are modeled from the standing price and billing cadence. A check mark marks the better side, on like-for-like rows only.

Buoy

IM8 Health

Price

Lowest listed price

$30.03/mo

Hydration Drops, lowest listed price

$89/mo

30-day supply, recurring

Terms & safety

FDA warning letters

None on record

None on record

Provider facts checked

August 2026

August 2026

Every dose and plan: Buoy · IM8 Health

Which fits your priorities?

Only the points where these two differ, from the table above and each provider’s record.

Buoy logo

Choose Buoy if…

  • Liquid format mixes into any beverage — easier compliance than electrolyte powders
  • Marketed as sugar-free with no artificial sweeteners
  • Useful adjunct for GLP-1 patients who experience electrolyte loss from reduced appetite and rapid weight loss

What to weigh up

  • Exact pricing and the per-serving ingredient panel aren't listed on the pages we reviewed
  • Not a substitute for prescription electrolyte management in clinically significant cases
Visit BuoyRead the full Buoy review
IM8 Health logo

Choose IM8 Health if…

  • All-in-one daily blend reduces stack complexity vs. taking 5-10 separate supplements
  • NSF Certified for Sport — independent third-party testing for banned-substance contamination and label accuracy
  • Scientific advisory board includes Dr. James L. Green (former NASA Chief Scientist) and Dr. Dawn Mussallem (Mayo Clinic)

What to weigh up

  • Newer brand (US launched December 2024) — long-term outcome data does not exist yet
  • Not a weight-loss product — marketed as general wellness/longevity, not a metabolic-support therapy
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Explore the scoring factors

Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.

Buoy

7.2/10

Overall

IM8 Health

6.9/10

Value25%

7.0A
vs
B
6.5

Effectiveness25%

7.0A
vs
B
6.5

User Experience15%

7.0A
vs
B
7.0

Trust & Safety15%

7.5A
vs
B
7.0

Accessibility10%

8.0A
vs
B
8.0

Support10%

7.0A
vs
B
7.0

Buoy vs IM8 Health: FAQ

Buoy scores higher overall at 7.2/10 versus 6.9/10, and is particularly strong for GLP-1-companion electrolyte supplement. That said, IM8 Health is a better fit if you want an all-in-one greens-and-vitamin blend with NSF third-party testing.
Buoy is an affiliate partner (we may earn a commission on sign-ups through our links); IM8 Health is not. Either way, we rank providers editorially with the same scoring framework and disclose every partnership — being a partner does not buy a higher score.
Buoy doesn't publish a state list. IM8 Health doesn't publish a state list. Where a list isn't published, confirm your state during sign-up before paying.

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