ARA-290 vs BPC-157 + TB-500
Which should you choose? Here's what you need to know.
The short answer
ARA-290 and BPC-157 + TB-500 are both recovery / healing peptides, but they work differently. A non-erythropoietic peptide derived from EPO that activates the innate repair receptor. Studied for neuropathic pain and tissue repair. A popular recovery stack combining BPC-157 and TB-500. Widely used together for their complementary tissue repair and healing properties. Compare vendor pricing and availability below.
On 9 Oct 2026 Peptide Compare tracked 38 vendors selling ARA-290 and 28 selling BPC-157 + TB-500. Vendors do not agree on the unit they price BPC-157 + TB-500 in, so a price per mg is not comparable for it. ARA-290 is cheapest in stock at $2.26 per mg at Bio Pepz.
ARA-290
Recovery / HealingA non-erythropoietic peptide derived from EPO that activates the innate repair receptor. Studied for neuropathic pain and tissue repair.
BPC-157 + TB-500
Recovery / HealingA popular recovery stack combining BPC-157 and TB-500. Widely used together for their complementary tissue repair and healing properties.
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.
ARA-290
BPC-157 + TB-500
$29.00
Starting from
$48.00
$9.78
Avg. price per mg
not comparable
38
Vendors selling it
28
36 options
In stock now
37 options
9.0/10
Top trust score
9.0/10
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