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Meal Kit Comparison

The huge "first box" discount hides the real price. Pick your box size to see the true delivered cost per serving, ongoing price plus shipping, the number that actually matters.

Last checked 11 July 2026 · indicative standard (post-discount) US pricing, confirm on the service's site

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Box size: × a week
Real $/serving ▲ServiceTypeBest forWeekly totalShipping
How we rank. We use the ongoing per-serving price (not the first-box promo), then add the delivery fee spread across the servings in your chosen box. That gives the real delivered cost per serving, a $4.99 kit with $10 shipping on a small 6-serving box actually lands near $6.66. Bigger boxes dilute the shipping and free-shipping services (like Factor) climb the ranking. Prices are indicative USD, checked periodically, confirm on the service's site.
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Common questions

How much do meal kits really cost per week?

For two people × three recipes (six servings), most kits are $55-80/week once shipping is added. The advertised per-serving price is usually before the ~$10 delivery fee.

Are meal kits cheaper than groceries?

No, cooking the same meals from supermarket ingredients is cheaper per serving. Meal kits sit between groceries and takeaway: dearer than a home shop, cheaper than nightly delivery, and they save planning and waste.

What's the cheapest meal kit?

EveryPlate and Dinnerly on the ongoing rate. But add shipping and a realistic box size, a small box makes the flat delivery fee sting. Use the selector for the true delivered cost.

Do meal kits charge for shipping?

Most charge ~$10 a box, sometimes waived above a threshold. Ready-made services like Factor often include free shipping, which can make them better value than the sticker price suggests.