Absolute Vape vs Vape Club — Which Is Right for You?

If you're comparing UK vape shops before you buy, you've probably come across Vape Club already — they're one of the biggest names in the country, and for good reason. We're not going to pretend we're bigger than them, because we're not. What we can tell you is where each shop actually makes sense, based on what real customers care about: price, range, and how fast the order turns up.

The Short Version

Vape Club has been around since 2012 and carries an enormous catalogue — over 10,000 products from 300+ brands. If you want one of literally everything, they're hard to beat on sheer scale. Absolute Vape is smaller and more focused. We stock the flavours and devices people actually buy week in, week out, and we keep the prices on those tight enough that we'll match anyone in the UK if you find it cheaper elsewhere.

Pricing

Vape Club runs frequent promotions and bundle deals, which is great if you're stocking up. Where we tend to win is on everyday pricing for the basics — our 10ml nic salts start from 99p and shortfills from £3.49, and we don't rely on you hitting a big basket size to get a decent price. We also offer a straightforward price match: if you find the same product cheaper at another UK retailer, tell us and we'll match it.

Delivery

Both shops offer free delivery thresholds. Ours kicks in at £30, and we dispatch orders 7 days a week — including weekends, which a lot of vape shops skip. If you've ordered on a Friday evening and been annoyed it doesn't move until Monday, that's the gap we're trying to close.

Range

Honestly, if you want a very specific niche device or an obscure imported flavour, Vape Club's size gives them an edge. If you want the popular nic salts, shortfills, and rechargeable kits that cover 90% of what people actually vape day to day, we've got it covered at a sharper price.

Customer Service

We're a smaller team, which has a real upside — when you message us, you're talking to people who actually know the stock, not a ticket queue. If that personal touch matters to you, it's worth trying us for an order and seeing the difference.

So Which Should You Choose?

If you're after the absolute widest possible range and don't mind paying standard pricing for the rarer stuff, Vape Club is a solid, established choice. If you want sharp pricing on the flavours and kits most people actually buy, free delivery over £30, and dispatch that doesn't stop for the weekend, give Absolute Vape a try. A lot of our customers shop both, depending on what they need that week — there's no harm in comparing a basket on each before you check out.

Browse our nic salts and shortfills to see current pricing for yourself.

Curious how we compare to other shops too? Read our Absolute Vape vs Ecigone comparison or find out more about why customers choose us.