HEAD-TO-HEAD · UPDATED 2026-07-01 · TESTED 60 NIGHTS

NOW Foods L-Theanine 200mg (120ct) vs Nature Made Melatonin 5mg (240ct)

Hands-on testing, dimension-by-dimension verdicts, and honest deal breakers. Total cost of ownership over 3 years included.

NOW Foods L-Theanine 200mg 120-count bottle
NOW Foods
NOW Foods L-Theanine 200mg (120ct)
$16.99
Nature Made Melatonin 5mg 240-count bottle
Nature Made
Nature Made Melatonin 5mg (240ct)
$11.99
VS

Six-dimension score

How they compare across every dimension

Sleep trackingBatteryComfortApp + UXValueInsights
NOW Foods L-Theanine 200mg (120ct)
Nature Made Melatonin 5mg (240ct)
Sleep tracking5·5
Battery10·10
Comfort9·8
App + UX5·5
Value10·10
Insights5·5
Our pick · overall

NOW Foods L-Theanine 200mg (120ct)

Wins on editor score (8.4/10 vs 8.2/10) and long-term value. Best for: Anxiety-driven insomnia, ruminating minds, stackers with melatonin.

$16.99vs $11.99

Side by side

Spec-by-spec comparison

SpecNOW FoodsNature Made
Best price today$16.99$11.99wins
MSRP$21.99$15.99wins
Editor score8.4/10wins8.2/10
User rating4.7 (12,840)4.7 (48,250)
SubscriptionNoneNone
Editor tested30 nights30 nights

Where to buy

Best prices right now

NOW Foods L-Theanine 200mg 120-count bottle

NOW Foods L-Theanine 200mg (120ct)

NOW Foods

$16.99
Nature Made Melatonin 5mg 240-count bottle

Nature Made Melatonin 5mg (240ct)

Nature Made

$11.99