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For a brand, the gummy-or-capsule decision is mostly about manufacturing: how many makers can produce the format, how much you must order, and how long it takes. Here are the numbers from our directory.
Researched against our directory of 195 makers, maker-published documents and official sources. Last reviewed October 2026. Figures change, so confirm with the maker before budgeting.
Of the 195 manufacturers in our directory, 158 make capsules, 134 tablets, 82 softgels and 80 gummies. Gummies need dedicated depositing lines, so fewer makers run them. Compare gummy manufacturers and capsule manufacturers. To check whether your formula fits in one or two capsules per serving, use the capsule size calculator.
| Maker | Format | Published minimum / lead time |
|---|---|---|
| CPack Manufacturing | Capsules | From 1,500 units (150,000 capsules) |
| Highland Laboratories | Capsules | Custom from about 100,000 pieces (about 1,500 bottles) |
| Pharmvista Gummy LLC | Gummies | About 4,500 bottles per standard SKU; 8–12 weeks |
| Your Gummy Vitamins | Gummies | Stock from 150,000 gummies, 4–6 weeks; custom from 500,000, 6–12 months to develop |
| HBM Nutra | Gummies | From 300,000 units |
Capsules give you the most maker choice and generally lower minimums. Gummies have fewer makers and higher published minimums, especially for custom formulas, but stock gummy formulas can launch in weeks. If gummies are your product's selling point, shortlist makers that run gummies in-house first.
Usually capsules: more makers produce them and published minimums are lower. Published gummy minimums in our directory start around 4,500 bottles per SKU or 150,000 gummies, and custom gummies from 500,000.
It depends on your formula and volume. Compare makers that run gummies in-house, their published minimums and their GMP certification in our gummy manufacturers list.
Your Gummy Vitamins, for example, publishes 4–6 weeks for stock gummy formulas and 6–12 months to develop a custom gummy.