Superpower vs Function Health 2026: Price, Tests, Verdict

Function Health and Superpower sell nearly the same product. Each is a yearly membership with two blood draws at Quest, a results dashboard and an action plan. Function costs $365 a year and, on independent counts, includes more distinct lab tests. Superpower costs $349 and puts more weight on AI coaching, a care team and a marketplace. WHOOP and Oura Ring owners have a cheaper, narrower option in their lab add-ons. And if your doctor already orders annual labs, you may not need any of them.

Quick picks (prices checked Oct 3, 2026):

• If you want the broadest panel: Function Health, $365 a year for two draws.
• If you want the lower price, an app with a care team, and supplements and prescriptions in one place: Superpower, $349 a year for two draws.
• If you already pay for WHOOP and want labs inside it: WHOOP Advanced Labs, from $199 for one test a year on top of your WHOOP 5.0 membership.
• If you own an Oura and want a basic heart and metabolic panel once a year: Oura Health Panels, $99 (currently $74.25), for members with a Gen3 or later ring, such as the current Oura Ring 5 or the Oura Ring 4.
• If your doctor orders annual labs and insurance covers them: you may not need any of these.

The short answer: Superpower vs Function Health

Function Health is $365 a year for what it calls "160+ lab tests": 100+ at an annual visit, then 60+ about 3 to 6 months later, with clinicians reviewing results. Superpower is $349 a year for "150+ biomarkers": a 100+ baseline draw plus a 50+ retest, with an AI assistant, a care team and a member marketplace. Both book your draws at Quest locations.

The function health vs superpower decision is mostly about what happens after the results arrive. Function leans on testing. Superpower leans on coaching, and its app sells supplements, prescriptions and extra tests.

Don't compare the headline numbers. Both totals count the retest round on top of the first draw, and both mix calculated values with direct lab measurements.

Side-by-side comparison table

US list prices on official pages, checked Oct 3, 2026 (PT). Prices and state lists change often.

Service	Annual price (checked Oct 3, 2026)	Draws included	Biomarkers (as advertised)	Clinician review / care	Extras	Lab	Home draw	HSA/FSA	Not available in	Needs a wearable subscription?
Function Health	$365 (was $499 until Nov 20, 2025)	2 (100+ then 60+)	"160+ lab tests annually"	"Clinicians review every result and flag issues"; AI chat and Protocols (beta)	MRI and CT at member prices, Galleri and other add-on tests	Quest	Concierge draws "in select areas"; fee not shown on pages we checked	Yes (check plan)	RI, HI, Puerto Rico; NY and NJ can cost more	No
Superpower	$349	2 (100+ then 50+ retest)	"150+ biomarkers annually across baseline + retest"	AI assistant plus a care team; biological age and "17 unique health scores"	Marketplace for supplements, prescriptions and add-on tests at member pricing	Quest; BioReference variant in NY and NJ	+$119	Yes	Pages disagree; HI, ND, SD, WY missing from its FAQ and homepage lists	No
WHOOP Advanced Labs	$199 (1 test), $349 (2), $599 (4), $899 (6)	Per plan	75 biomarkers	Clinician-reviewed results and Action Plan	$299 Specialized Panels, $69 Basic panel, $799 Galleri; free upload of outside labs	Quest	None found	Yes	AZ, HI, WY, SD, ND (you can test in another state); extra fee in NY, NJ, RI	Yes: active WHOOP membership or trial
Oura Health Panels	$99 per panel (currently $74.25)	1 per purchase	50 biomarkers	SteadyMD clinician calls if a result is critical	Lab PDF uploads (from Jun 30, 2026)	Quest	None found; in-person at Quest	Yes (may vary)	AZ, NJ, NY, RI (Oura's blog also lists HI)	Yes: Oura membership and a Gen3 or later ring
Ultrahuman Blood Vision	$499 Annual Plan; Essential $99 every 6 months	Annual: 2 (100+ then 60+)	"100+ biomarkers"	"Clinician Summary" and Supplement Report	Blood Age score	Partner labs (not named)	Offered; price shown after ZIP	Yes	RI; extra lab fee in NY, NJ	Not stated

"100+ biomarkers": what the numbers actually mean

Headline counts lump together three different things.

• A lab test is something the lab measures in your sample, such as ApoB or ferritin.
• A calculated value is math on other results. Function's own biomarker page labels 15 of its entries "calculation derived from lab tests," including LDL cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol and free testosterone.
• A retest is the same marker measured again. Function's mid-year retest covers "60+" biomarkers and Superpower's covers "50+," by each company's count.

The Function v. Superpower lawsuit

This definitional question ended up in court. On January 26, 2026, Function Health sued Superpower in federal court in California (Function Health, Inc. v. Superpower Health Inc., C.D. Cal. 2:26-cv-00810).

According to a summary by the law firm ArentFox Schiff, Function alleged false advertising. Its main allegation was that Superpower's "100+ biomarkers" claim was misleading because members got about 55 direct lab measurements, with the rest calculated from those results.

These were allegations, and the court never ruled on them. On June 12, 2026, the court dismissed the case after the parties told it they had settled. The order said the dismissal would become one with prejudice after July 13, 2026, unless a party reopened the case first. Public docket copies we checked on Oct 3, 2026 (Justia and UniCourt) show no filings after June 12.

Who counts what

Third-party counts run much lower. BloodTestComparison counts 114 distinct markers for Function and 59 for Superpower, with 50 shared.

Our own count of names on each list: 36 of Superpower's 101 baseline entries are ratios, indexes or coefficients, against 5 of Function's 119, 8 of WHOOP's 75 and 4 of Oura's 50. That's why one company's "100+" isn't another's.

The markers checklist

Compare the markers you care about instead (checked against each company's own list, Oct 3, 2026).

Marker	Function	Superpower	WHOOP Comprehensive (75)	Oura (50)
ApoB	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lp(a)	Yes	Add-on (not in the 101-marker baseline list)	Yes	Yes
hs-CRP	Yes, both rounds	Yes, both draws	Yes	Yes
HbA1c	Yes, both rounds	Yes, both draws	Yes	Yes
Fasting insulin	Yes, both rounds	Unclear*	Yes	Yes
Ferritin	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
TSH	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Free T4	Yes	Unclear* (list shows total T4 and a free thyroxine index)	No ($299 Metabolic and Men's panels)	No
Vitamin D	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
B12 or MMA	MMA, which Function calls a "B12 proxy"	Unclear*	No ($299 panels)	No
Testosterone	Total and free	Total and free	Total and free	No
Estradiol	Yes**	Only inside a testosterone-to-estradiol ratio on the list*	Yes	No
Cortisol	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

*Superpower's 101-entry baseline list leaves these out, but its "What we test" strip names fasting insulin and free T4, and its biomarker library lists B12 and estradiol. If one of these matters to you, ask Superpower before you buy.

**Function says it doesn't run estradiol, FSH or LH for people on hormonal birth control, because the results are likely to be skewed.

On Lp(a) specifically, the American Heart Association says your Lp(a) level is mostly inherited, that lifestyle changes don't lower it, and it recommends every adult be tested at least once.

Three of the four panels include cortisol. Cortisol is normally highest in the morning and much lower by around 4 p.m., so one blood draw is a snapshot. Our guide on how to test cortisol at home covers the timing.

Function Health review: what $365 actually buys

Function Health is a $365-a-year lab membership with two rounds of testing at Quest and a clinician-reviewed summary. On the companies' own lists, it's the broadest of the four main panels, with the most paid add-ons.

What's included (per Function's pages, checked Oct 3, 2026):

• 160+ lab tests a year: 100+ at the annual visit and 60+ at the mid-year test. The mid-year test doesn't roll over past renewal.
• "Clinicians review every result and flag issues," and Function's FAQ says a provider will call you if any result is critical.
• Private AI Chat and Protocols, both in beta.
• Testing at 2,000+ Quest locations, or a concierge draw at home or work "in select areas." We didn't find the concierge fee on Function's pages.
• Function says first results typically start arriving within 48 hours.

Function's add-on tests include extended panels and the Galleri multi-cancer test. MRI and CT scans run through Ezra at member prices. Function's pages list MRI "starting at $899" in one place and the Annual MRI at $999 in its FAQ, so check the current price in the app.

The math: $365 ÷ 2 rounds = $182.50 per round. Function cut the price from $499 on November 20, 2025.

Fine print: Function's $365 price covers prepaid testing in every state except New York and New Jersey, where its FAQ says testing "can cost more." It isn't offered in Rhode Island, Hawaii or Puerto Rico. Function doesn't refund prior payments. Members must be 18 or older and not pregnant.

Superpower review: what $349 buys

Superpower is a $349-a-year membership with a 100+ marker baseline draw, a smaller retest, an AI assistant and a care team. It costs $16 less than Function and adds a shop.

What's included (per Superpower's pages, checked Oct 3, 2026):

• 150+ biomarkers a year: a baseline panel of 101 listed entries, then a retest. Superpower's panel page says the retest covers a CBC, comprehensive metabolic panel, lipid panel, HbA1c, urinalysis and hs-CRP.
• A biological age and "17 unique health scores." Treat these as Superpower's own scoring, not a medical result.
• Superpower AI for everyday questions, and "real clinicians for added one-on-one support," in Superpower's words.
• A member marketplace for supplements, prescriptions and add-on tests. Under federal law, supplement companies, not the FDA, are responsible for evaluating safety and labeling before sale.
• Results typically in about a week.

The math: $349 ÷ 2 draws = $174.50 per draw. Add an at-home draw and it's $349 + $119 = $468 for the year. In New York and New Jersey, Superpower's comparison page lists a $250 state fee, so $349 + $250 = $599.

Fine print: Superpower says you can cancel anytime with no fees, and your membership stays active through the end of the paid year. Its panels run at Quest, with a BioReference version for New York and New Jersey.

Superpower's pages don't agree on where it operates. Its FAQ and its Function comparison page list 41 states plus DC, its homepage lists a different 41 plus DC, its panel page says 39 plus DC and its sign-up page says "37+." Hawaii, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming are missing from both 41-state lists. Check your state at signup.

WHOOP Advanced Labs and Oura Health Panels: are wearable lab add-ons enough?

For many people, yes, if the goal is a yearly baseline of heart and metabolic markers. On our checklist, WHOOP's panel comes close to Function and Superpower. Oura's is cheaper and much narrower. Both require the wearable's membership.

WHOOP Advanced Labs

WHOOP Advanced Labs is a lab add-on for WHOOP 5.0 members. The Comprehensive Health Panel measures 75 biomarkers, and a clinician reviews your results and writes an Action Plan.

• Price (checked Oct 3, 2026): $199 for one test a year, $349 for two, $599 for four or $899 for six. That's $349 ÷ 2 = $174.50 per test on the two-test plan, or $599 ÷ 4 = $149.75 on the four-test plan.
• Other panels: five other $299 panels (77 to 90 biomarkers), a $69 Basic Health Panel and Galleri for $799.
• Membership: WHOOP says Advanced Labs "requires an active WHOOP membership or trial." Memberships cost $199, $239 or $359 a year.
• Limits: unavailable in Arizona, Hawaii, Wyoming, South Dakota and North Dakota (WHOOP says you can test in another state). New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island residents pay a state-required lab fee that varies by panel.
• Refunds: full refund within 30 days if no test is used.

WIRED's January 2026 review described 65 biomarkers. WHOOP's shop now lists 75.

Oura Health Panels

Oura Health Panels is a single 50-biomarker Quest panel ordered in the Oura app. It covers lipids including ApoB and Lp(a), HbA1c, insulin, hs-CRP, liver, kidney, electrolytes and a CBC.

• Price (checked Oct 3, 2026): $99 per panel, shown at $74.25 right now.
• Membership: Oura's help center says you need a Gen3 or later ring with an active membership. Membership is $5.99 a month or $69.99 a year in the US.
• Clinician follow-up: SteadyMD clinicians call you if a result is critical. Other flags are for your own clinician.
• Results: Oura's help center says most arrive in 2 to 10 business days.
• Limits: Oura's help center lists Arizona, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island as unavailable, and its blog also lists Hawaii.
• Cancelling: a $5 non-refundable fee if you cancel before testing.

Note what it leaves out: no ferritin, thyroid, vitamin D, B12, sex hormones or cortisol.

What WIRED found

WIRED's Adrienne So ran both panels herself in a January 2026 review. Both companies covered her test costs, and it's one person's experience. WHOOP's panel reported low iron and vitamin D, which Oura's didn't test for. Both flagged the same elevated Lp(a), and Oura's doctor-interpreted report took almost two weeks.

Ultrahuman Blood Vision

Ultrahuman Blood Vision is now sold on Ultrahuman's US site, booked in the Ultrahuman app, with draws at partner labs or at home.

• Price (checked Oct 3, 2026): the Annual Plan is $499 a year for a 100+ biomarker blood and urine test plus a 60+ follow-up, so $499 ÷ 2 = $249.50 per test. The Essential Plan is $99 every 6 months for 60+ biomarkers, so $99 × 2 = $198 a year. Ultrahuman says pricing may vary by state.
• Limits: its FAQ says all states are supported except Rhode Island, and New York and New Jersey carry an extra lab fee.
• Not stated: which lab runs the tests, and whether you need a ring.

Ultrahuman's Ring AIR still isn't sold in the US. Its US store now sells the Ultrahuman Ring PRO as a pre-order only, $479, shipping "October 10th onwards."

Real cost per year

The wearable panels need a membership, and possibly a device. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026.

Option	Lab cost	Wearable cost you also need	Total if you already pay for the wearable	Total starting from scratch (math)
Function Health	$365	None	$365	$365
Superpower	$349	None	$349	$349
WHOOP Advanced Labs, 1 test	$199	WHOOP One membership, $199/yr	$199	$199 + $199 = $398
WHOOP Advanced Labs, 2 tests	$349	WHOOP One membership, $199/yr	$349	$199 + $349 = $548
Oura Health Panels, 1 panel	$99 ($74.25 now)	Oura Ring 5 from $399, plus $69.99/yr membership	$99 ($74.25 now)	$399 + $69.99 + $99 = $567.99
Ultrahuman Blood Vision, Annual Plan	$499	None stated	$499	$499

From scratch, totals in this table run from $349 (Superpower) to $567.99 (Oura Ring 5 with one panel). Oura still sells the Ring 4 from $349 ($517.99 from scratch). If you already pay for a wearable, its lab add-on costs $74.25 (Oura at the current price) to $349 (two WHOOP tests).

Costs the table leaves out:

• Superpower at-home draw: +$119. Function's concierge fee isn't published.
• State fees: Superpower lists +$250 in NY and NJ, Function says testing there can cost more, and WHOOP adds a lab fee in NY, NJ and RI.
• WHOOP's higher tiers: WHOOP Life with two tests is $359 + $349 = $708.
• Add-ons: Function lists member MRI pricing from $899; WHOOP's Galleri is $799.

If you only want one or two markers, a single test can be cheaper. Our listings include the Quest Cortisol Stress Hormone Test and the Labcorp OnDemand Cortisol Test, for example.

Who these memberships are for, and who should skip them

They make the most sense if you:

• Don't have a regular doctor, or can't easily get labs ordered.
• Want a broad baseline, including markers a routine physical may skip, such as ApoB or Lp(a).
• Are tracking a lifestyle change and want before-and-after numbers.

Skip them, or think twice, if you:

• Already get annual labs through your doctor and insurance. Ask your doctor about adding the specific markers you care about.
• Tend toward health anxiety. More markers can mean more flagged results to worry about.
• Want treatment, not data. Diagnosis and treatment still go through a clinician.
• Have symptoms. Don't wait for a scheduled panel; see a clinician.

About the expensive add-ons: The American College of Radiology says it doesn't believe there's enough evidence to recommend total body screening for people with no symptoms, risk factors or family history. It's also concerned such scans find non-specific results that lead to unnecessary follow-up tests and procedures. GRAIL's own Galleri site says false positive and false negative results do occur, and that the test should be used in addition to recommended cancer screening.

Is there a better option than Function Health? It depends on the job: Superpower for coaching and a shop, a WHOOP or Oura panel if you already wear one, or your own doctor for a few targeted markers.

How direct-access lab testing works (and what "FDA-approved" doesn't mean here)

These are direct-access lab testing services. You pay the company, an independent clinician orders standard lab tests, and a lab such as Quest runs them.

Function's own fine print says it's "a healthcare technology company and not a laboratory or medical provider." Federal CLIA rules set quality standards for all testing laboratories. Superpower says its panels are processed through CLIA-certified labs.

"Is it FDA-approved?" is the wrong question for a membership. None of these companies claims FDA clearance or approval for its membership, scores or "biological age" on the pages we checked. Individual add-ons have their own status. GRAIL says the Galleri test "has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration." GRAIL applied for FDA approval on Jan. 29, 2026, an FDA advisory panel voted in its favor on Sept. 23, 2026, and the FDA's decision was pending as of Oct 3, 2026.

Out-of-range results: Function and Oura both say a clinician calls you if a result is critical. WHOOP's clinician writes an Action Plan, and Superpower routes questions to its AI and care team. Take anything flagged to your own doctor.

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How we researched this

We used official pages from Function Health, Superpower, WHOOP, Oura and Ultrahuman, checked Oct 3, 2026 (PT), plus WIRED's January 2026 review, the court docket and the medical statements linked above. We didn't use any of these services or accept free tests. Where company lists conflict, we say so. There are no affiliate links on this page. See our affiliate disclosure and how listings are added.

Last checked: Oct 3, 2026.

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