botanCBD vs Medterra: Isolate-First Brand vs Whole-Plant Family Farm
Side by side
| botanCBD | Medterra | |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum philosophy | Hemp extract only: full spectrum or THC-free broad spectrum. No isolate oil. | Isolate is a main line. Its spectrum page says isolate removes every other cannabinoid, terpenes and waxes. It also sells broad-spectrum and full-spectrum (CBD + THC) oils. |
| Tincture lineup | Two oils, 30 mL each: full spectrum and THC-free broad spectrum | Three oils on its store: isolate, broad spectrum, full spectrum (CBD + THC), plus a CBD + CBG + THC oil |
| Sizes and prices (list, checked October 2026) | Full: 500mg $30, 1,500mg $65. Broad: 500mg $35, 1,500mg $70, 3,000mg $110, 6,000mg $165 | Isolate: 500mg $39.99, 1,000mg $55.99, 3,000mg $132.99 (30 servings). Broad: 1,000mg $64.99. Full: 1,500mg $89.99 |
| Price per mg, closest sizes | 500mg broad about $0.070. 1,500mg broad about $0.047. 1,500mg full about $0.043 | 500mg isolate about $0.080. 1,000mg broad about $0.065. 1,500mg full about $0.060 |
| Price per mg, largest size | 6,000mg broad about $0.0275 | 3,000mg isolate about $0.044 |
| Hemp origin | Our own Kentucky and Ohio farms, organically cultivated | Its lab-results page cites the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's organic farming practice. We found no other origin statement on the pages we read |
| Testing | Third-party tested every batch; batch COA on request and at /coas | Third-party lab testing on all products, with certificates of analysis on its site (checked October 2026) |
| Flavors | Natural, Fresh Mint, Peruvian Lime, flavored with real essential oil | Broad: Citrus or Unflavored. Full: Citrus or Chocolate Mint. Isolate: no flavor option listed |
| Family-owned | Yes, a family-owned Cincinnati store | Its About page says "we're a family united by our dedication." We could not verify who owns it |
Pick by use case
- You want a whole-plant extract, with or without trace THC, and no isolate
- You want the lowest price per mg at larger sizes
- You want a short label: hemp extract, organic MCT oil, essential oil
- You buy from a small Cincinnati store that answers its own questions
- You specifically want isolate, with no other plant compounds
- You want gummies, capsules or pet chews from the same brand
- You want a middle size such as 1,000mg
- You prefer a citrus or chocolate mint flavor
Spectrum philosophy: isolate-first versus whole plant
Medterra's own spectrum page describes isolate as CBD pulled away from every other part of the hemp plant, THC included, leaving a single compound. Its isolate oil page calls the product 99%+ CBD with organic MCT oil (https://medterracbd.com/products/isolate-drops, checked October 2026). That is a real, honest product, and for some people it is the whole point.
We went the other way. Our two oils start from hemp extract. The full spectrum drops keep trace THC under 0.3%. The THC-free broad spectrum drops have the THC removed, and the lab report reads ND or below the limit of quantitation. If you want to read how the three types differ, start with our isolate vs broad spectrum guide.
We will not tell you whole plant is better for you. Research on that question is early and mixed. It is a choice about what you want in the bottle.
Price per mg: what Medterra's own store lists
We read Medterra's product data directly (https://medterracbd.com/products/isolate-drops.json, broad-spectrum-drops.json and full-spectrum-drops.json, checked October 2026). The isolate oil lists at $39.99 for 500mg, $55.99 for 1,000mg and $132.99 for 3,000mg, each at 30 servings. Its broad-spectrum oil is $64.99 for 1,000mg and its full-spectrum (CBD + THC) oil is $89.99 for 1,500mg. Those are list prices. Medterra also runs subscriptions and sales, so what you pay can differ.
Our prices: 500mg full spectrum $30 and 1,500mg $65. Broad spectrum is $35, $70, $110 and $165 for 500, 1,500, 3,000 and 6,000mg. At 1,500mg, our full spectrum is about $0.043 per mg and Medterra's full spectrum is about $0.060. At the top, our 6,000mg broad spectrum is about $0.0275 per mg and Medterra's largest isolate is about $0.044.
Medterra sells a 1,000mg size and we do not. We also cannot compare the two bottles by mL, because the Medterra pages we read gave servings, not volume. Compare mg per dollar, and compare the lab reports too.
Hemp origin and testing
Our hemp comes from our own Kentucky and Ohio farms. Every batch is third-party tested, and the batch report is on request or at /coas.
Medterra's certificates-of-analysis page says it provides third-party lab testing on all products. It also says its products are not tested for herbicides such as glyphosate, because it follows the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's organic farming practice (https://medterracbd.com/pages/certificates-of-analysis, checked October 2026). We read that as a Kentucky link. We did not find a farm-by-farm origin statement for the isolate oil, so we will not write more than that.
Whichever brand you choose, open the report for the batch in your bottle and check the cannabinoid panel against the label.
Flavors, range and the family question
Our oils come in Natural, Fresh Mint and Peruvian Lime, and the flavor is real essential oil. Medterra's broad-spectrum oil lists Citrus and Unflavored, and its full-spectrum oil lists Citrus and Chocolate Mint. Its isolate page lists no flavor choice.
Medterra's range is much wider than ours. Its store also carries gummies, capsules, topicals and pet products, and we make four products in total. If you want one brand for several formats, that is a fair reason to pick it.
On family: Medterra's About page calls its team a family (https://medterracbd.com/pages/about, checked October 2026). We are a family-owned Cincinnati store. We could not confirm Medterra's ownership from its pages, so we make no claim either way.
Where Medterra wins, and where we do
Medterra wins on range, on a 1,000mg middle size, on a true isolate oil and on flavors like Chocolate Mint. If isolate is what you want, we do not make it, and Medterra does.
We win on price at the larger sizes, on a whole-plant-only lineup, and on a short label. Our broad-spectrum oil is THC-free for anyone who wants no THC at all, and our full spectrum is the lower-cost whole-plant oil. Start low, go slow, and talk to your doctor if you take medication.
FAQ
Is Medterra CBD isolate or full spectrum?
Both, plus broad spectrum. Medterra's store lists an isolate oil described as 99%+ CBD, a broad-spectrum oil and a full-spectrum (CBD + THC) oil (medterracbd.com, checked October 2026). Isolate is its best-known line.
How does botanCBD compare to Medterra on price per mg?
At the top of each range we are lower. Our 6,000mg THC-free broad spectrum is about $0.0275 per mg, and Medterra's 3,000mg isolate lists at about $0.044 (checked October 2026). Medterra's 500mg isolate is about $0.080 per mg, and our 500mg oils are about $0.060 to $0.070.
Does botanCBD sell CBD isolate?
No. We sell two oils made from hemp extract: a full spectrum with trace THC under 0.3%, and a THC-free broad spectrum. If you want isolate, Medterra's isolate oil is a fit.
Where does Medterra's hemp come from?
Medterra's certificates-of-analysis page refers to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's organic farming practice (checked October 2026). We found no other origin statement on the pages we read, so we cannot say more.
Are botanCBD and Medterra third-party tested?
Yes, both say so. We test every batch through a third party, with the report on request and at /coas. Medterra says it provides third-party lab testing on all products and posts certificates of analysis on its site.
Which has more flavors, botanCBD or Medterra?
We offer Natural, Fresh Mint and Peruvian Lime. Medterra lists Citrus and Unflavored for its broad-spectrum oil and Citrus and Chocolate Mint for its full-spectrum oil (checked October 2026).
Is botanCBD family-owned?
Yes. botanCBD is a family-owned Cincinnati store. Medterra's About page describes its team as a family, but we could not verify its ownership from its pages.
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