AHK-Cu vs Melanotan 1
Which should you choose? Here's what you need to know.
The short answer
AHK-Cu and Melanotan 1 are both anti-aging / skin peptides, but they work differently. A copper peptide studied for hair and skin, closely related to GHK-Cu. A synthetic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone studied for its potential to stimulate melanin production and provide photoprotection. Compare vendor pricing and availability below.
On 9 Oct 2026 Peptide Compare tracked 18 vendors selling AHK-Cu, cheapest in stock $0.090 per mg at Solution Peptides, and 30 selling Melanotan 1, cheapest $2.37 per mg at Modern Research.
AHK-Cu
Anti-Aging / SkinA copper peptide studied for hair and skin, closely related to GHK-Cu.
Melanotan 1
Anti-Aging / SkinA synthetic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone studied for its potential to stimulate melanin production and provide photoprotection.
Price & availability
Once you've decided which peptide fits your needs, here's how they compare on price and vendor options. Prices verified Oct 9, 2026.
AHK-Cu
Melanotan 1
$29.00
Starting from
$25.00
$9.96
Avg. price per mg
$5.29
18
Vendors selling it
30
21 options
In stock now
26 options
9.0/10
Top trust score
7.8/10
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