Quick answer
Choose Algae Oil Softgels if you want a concentrated vegan DHA and EPA source with 550 mg of omega-3 per serving; choose Vegan Omega 3,6,9 Softgels if you prefer a broader blend of plant oils that also includes omega-6 and omega-9.
Why the DHA and EPA numbers matter more than the oil list
The two products take different approaches. Algae Oil Softgels state 550 mg of omega-3 per serving, including 450 mg of vegan DHA and EPA. Vegan Omega 3,6,9 Softgels combine organic extra virgin olive, organic flaxseed, borage, pomegranate, and organic sacha inchi oils, but the label does not provide a DHA or EPA amount. If your priority is a known amount of these long-chain omega-3s from a plant source, algae oil gives you a clearer number to work with. If you want a multi-oil blend and are comfortable without a stated DHA/EPA figure, the 3,6,9 formula fits that goal.
The trade-off between concentration and breadth
Algae Oil Softgels are a focused omega-3 product. They deliver DHA and EPA from sustainably sourced, responsibly grown algae in the USA and are made without fish. The trade-off is that you get less emphasis on omega-6 and omega-9. Vegan Omega 3,6,9 Softgels are the opposite: they cast a wider net across omega families using plant oils, but they do not disclose a specific DHA or EPA dose. Neither approach is automatically better; the right pick depends on whether you want a measured long-chain omega-3 dose or a broader plant-oil blend.
Practical differences you will notice day to day
Both are fish-free softgels, so neither should cause fishy burps. Algae Oil Softgels come in a count option, and the catalog price is USD 20.97 compared with a USD 41.94 comparison price. Vegan Omega 3,6,9 Softgels also come in a count option, with a catalog price of USD 8.97 compared with USD 17.94. Price per serving will depend on the count you choose and how many softgels you take daily, so check the label directions before assuming one is cheaper to use long term. If you already eat flax, chia, or walnuts regularly, you may prefer the focused algae option; if you want to cover multiple omega types in one product, the 3,6,9 blend is the more direct fit.
Key trade-offs to weigh
- DHA and EPA transparency: Algae Oil Softgels state 450 mg of vegan DHA and EPA per serving; Vegan Omega 3,6,9 Softgels do not list a DHA or EPA amount. If a known long-chain omega-3 dose is non-negotiable for you, algae oil is the clearer choice.
- Omega spectrum: Vegan Omega 3,6,9 Softgels include plant oils that supply omega-6 and omega-9 alongside omega-3. Algae Oil Softgels focus on omega-3 with some omega-6 and omega-9 but do not emphasize a broad oil blend. Pick the 3,6,9 if you want a wider spread of omega families from one product.
- Cost per serving: The catalog prices are USD 8.97 for Vegan Omega 3,6,9 Softgels and USD 20.97 for Algae Oil Softgels, before comparing the count you select and the daily serving size on each label. Calculate cost per day rather than cost per bottle. Check the supplement facts panel for servings per container before deciding which bottle is the better value for your routine.
Product facts at a glance
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Vegan Omega 3,6,9 Softgels: Blend of organic extra virgin olive, organic flaxseed, borage, pomegranate, and organic sacha inchi oils. This gives you a multi-oil plant formula that covers omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 in one softgel.
Vegan Omega 3,6,9 Softgels
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Algae Oil Softgels: Delivers 550 mg of omega-3 per serving, including 450 mg of vegan DHA and EPA. You can see the long-chain omega-3 amount you are getting, which makes it easier to compare with other DHA/EPA products.
Algae Oil Softgels
Which plant omega fits you?
Best for
- Vegans and vegetarians who want a measured DHA and EPA dose from algae oil
- Anyone who wants a fish-free omega-3 supplement without a broad blend of plant oils
Not for
- Shoppers who specifically want a multi-oil formula that includes omega-6 and omega-9 from flaxseed, borage, and sacha inchi
- People who prefer the lowest upfront bottle price and are flexible on DHA/EPA disclosure
