Maniaco Pump
vs Transparent Labs Stim-Free Pre-Workout
Ingredient & Score Comparison
Last updated: Feb 2026
PwrRanks Verdict
Score Comparison
Objective scores based on ingredient dosing — 0 to 1 scale
Transparent Labs Stim-Free Pre-Workout's formula has 8g L-Citrulline Malate and 2.5g Betaine Anhydrous, which contribute to a higher pump score.
Maniaco Pump's formula has 4g L-Tyrosine and 600mg Alpha-GPC, which contribute to a higher focus score.
Transparent Labs Stim-Free Pre-Workout delivers more performance per dollar than Maniaco Pump — based on how both products compare to the broader pre-workout market.
Ingredient Comparison
Maniaco Pump vs Transparent Labs Stim-Free — dosing per serving
| Ingredient | Objective | Maniaco Pump | Transparent Labs Stim-Free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffeine Yield | Energy | 2mg | — |
| L-Citrulline Malate | Pump | — | 8g |
| Betaine Anhydrous | Pump | — | 2.5g |
| Agmatine | Pump | 1.5g | — |
| Taurine | Pump | — | 1.3g |
| Sodium | Pump | 150mg | — |
| AstraGin | Pump | 25mg | — |
| L-Tyrosine | Focus | 4g | 1g |
| Alpha-GPC | Focus | 600mg | — |
| DMAE | Focus | 250mg | — |
| Huperzine | Focus | — | 100mcg |
| 3D Pump - Breakthrough (L-Citrulline, Glycerol, Amla extract) | - | 6g | — |
| Beta-Alanine | - | — | 4g |
| L-Arginine HCl | - | 1.5g | — |
| L-Norvaline | - | 300mg | — |
| ElevATP | - | — | 150mg |
| Senactiv | - | — | 50mg |
| Black Pepper Extract | - | — | 5mg |
Who Should Buy Each
Matching products to training goals and stim tolerance
Choose Maniaco Pump If…
- ✓You're caffeine-sensitive or train in the evening
- ✓Mind-muscle connection is as important to you as raw energy
- ✓You enjoy hydration-based pump ingredients that give a swollen and full look during training
- ✓You do not like the Beta-Alanine tingles
Choose Transparent Labs Stim-Free If…
- ✓You want sharp mental focus that lasts through the full session
- ✓You want performance without stimulants — perfect for training at any time
- ✓You're looking for a pump-dominant formula
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about these two pre-workouts
Both are low-stim or stimulant-free (1mg or less per serving).
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How PwrRanks Scores Pre-Workouts
Our methodology
PwrRanks scores every pre-workout by analyzing its ingredient label algorithmically. We generate four objective scores — Energy, Pump, Focus, and Value — that reflect what's in the tub, not how the product is marketed. Value scores are calculated using live pricing data to reflect real cost-per-serving at time of comparison.