10 Best Meal Kit Delivery Services of 2026

This list is for households that want to know what a meal kit really costs per plate before they subscribe. We compared documented features and published prices on each company's own website and help center in November 2026. Rankozo weights value at 40%, features at 35% and ease of use at 25%, so a low regular price per serving counts for more than a long menu. Starting prices are the lowest regular per-serving price each company publishes in USD, before first-box discounts and before shipping. Four services show prices only after you enter a US zip code or pick a plan; we mark those as pending rather than guess.

1. 01Top value

   

   Dinnerly

   8.6/10

   Budget meal kit with simple 5-step recipes and a weekly menu of 100+ recipes.

   Price

   $5.99per serving, plus up to $11.99 shipping per order

   Meals from $5.99 per person; shipping is no more than $11.99 per order

   “Fast, easy, tasty meals start at just $5.99 per person.” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.

   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   9.3

   Features (35%)

   7.8

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.6

   Best forHouseholds that want the lowest price per serving with a large menu

   Dinnerly is the budget brand of MMM Consumer Brands, the company that also runs Marley Spoon, and it is built around one number: meals start at $5.99 per person. Its help center says the shipping fee is no more than $11.99 per order, so a 3-meal box for 2 people at the starting price comes to about $7.99 per plate delivered. That is the lowest delivered figure we could work out from published prices. The menu is the other reason it ranks first. Dinnerly now lists 100+ recipes every week, far more than EveryPlate's 35+, and it sells Market add-ons such as ready-to-heat meals and breakfasts. Recipes follow 5 simple steps and lean on familiar, family-friendly flavors. The trade-offs are clear in Dinnerly's own help pages: plans cover 2, 4 or 6 people, with no plan for one, and the company keeps costs down with simpler recipes. New customers can get up to $180 off the first 5 boxes.

   • ✓Lowest published starting price in this list at $5.99 per person
   • ✓Shipping capped at $11.99 per order according to its help center
   • ✓Menu of 100+ recipes gives more choice than other budget kits

   • ✕No meal kit plan for one person
   • ✕Simpler recipes with fewer ingredients than premium kits
   • ✕Exact box prices show only during signup

   Starting price:

   $5.99 per person

   Shipping:

   Up to $11.99 per order

   Weekly menu:

   100+ recipes

   Plan sizes:

   2, 4 or 6 people

   Bottom line: Dinnerly is the best choice for households comparing price per serving because it starts at $5.99 per person and still offers 100+ weekly recipes. Pick something else if you cook for one.

   Visit dinnerly.com ↗

2. 02

   

   EveryPlate

   8.4/10

   Low-priced home cooking box with family-size comfort meals and 6-step recipes.

   Price

   $5.99per serving, plus shipping per box

   Plans from $5.99 per serving; 3 recipes for 4 people cost $83.88 ($6.99 per serving); shipping fee on every box

   “Plans start at just $5.99 per serving, and new customers can get meals for as low as $2.99 on their first box.” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.

   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   9.3

   Features (35%)

   7.2

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.8

   Best forFamilies who want big portions at a low regular price

   EveryPlate calls itself America's lowest-priced home cooking box. Its FAQ says plans start at $5.99 per serving, and its plan page prices a common family box, 3 recipes for 4 people, at $83.88, which is $6.99 per serving before shipping. That makes it the easiest service here to budget for a family of four. The menu has 35+ recipes a week, including Big Family Classics that EveryPlate says carry 25% more food at the same price, and Anyone Can Make This meals that take no more than 6 simple steps. Most recipes take about 30 minutes, and Minimal Cleanup dishes use one pan or a sheet pan. Weekly $1, $2 and $3 deal drops add cheap extras. New customers can get $2.99 per meal on a first 2-person, 3-recipe box, after which the plan renews at the regular price. The menu is a third of Dinnerly's size, which is why it ranks second.

   • ✓Starts at $5.99 per serving, tied for the lowest in this list
   • ✓Big Family Classics add 25% more food at no extra cost
   • ✓First box from $2.99 per meal on a 2-person, 3-recipe plan

   • ✕Smaller menu than Dinnerly at 35+ recipes
   • ✕Shipping fee applies to every delivery
   • ✕Intro offers exclude 6-person plans

   Starting price:

   $5.99 per serving

   Example box:

   3 recipes for 4 people, $83.88

   Weekly menu:

   35+ recipes

   Plan sizes:

   2, 4 or 6 people, 3 to 5 recipes

   Bottom line: EveryPlate is the best choice for families of four on a budget because 3 recipes for 4 people cost $83.88, or $6.99 per serving. Choose Dinnerly if you want a bigger menu at the same starting price.

   Visit everyplate.com ↗

3. 03

   

   Home Chef

   8.4/10

   Meal kit with classic, Express and Oven-Ready options plus lunch and breakfast add-ons.

   Price

   $8.99per serving, plus shipping

   Meal kits from $8.99 per serving; breakfast from $4.98 and lunch from $9.98 per serving

   “Find your new favorite meal with meal kits starting at $8.99 per serving” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.

   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   8.2

   Features (35%)

   8.6

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.5

   Best forCooks who want quick-prep and oven-ready kits at a mid price

   Home Chef costs more than the two budget leaders, with meal kits starting at $8.99 per serving, but it offers more ways to cut kitchen time. Express kits use pre-chopped ingredients and cook in 30 minutes or less, and Oven-Ready meals cook completely in an oven-safe tin, so there is little to clean. Many recipes let you customize the protein. Its FAQ says it recommends meals from a menu of 20+ recipes each week based on your Taste Profile, and you can change them until the menu closes at 12pm CT on Friday. Home Chef also sells add-ons for the rest of the day, starting at $4.98 per serving for breakfast and $9.98 for lunch, and runs a Family Plan for larger households. The company reports over 320 million meals delivered. For a household that values less prep over the lowest price, the $3 gap per serving can be worth it.

   • ✓Oven-Ready and Express options cut prep time
   • ✓Protein swaps on many recipes
   • ✓Add-ons cover breakfast from $4.98 and lunch from $9.98 per serving

   • ✕Starts $3 per serving above Dinnerly and EveryPlate
   • ✕Menu closes at 12pm CT each Friday
   • ✕Shipping is extra

   Starting price:

   $8.99 per serving

   Meal types:

   Classic, Express, Oven-Ready

   Weekly menu:

   20+ recipes

   Order cutoff:

   Friday, 12pm CT

   Bottom line: Home Chef is the best choice for busy cooks who want oven-ready meals because its Oven-Ready kits cook in a single tin from $8.99 per serving. Budget buyers should start with Dinnerly.

   Visit homechef.com ↗

4. 04

   

   HelloFresh

   8.3/10

   Largest mainstream meal kit with 100+ weekly recipes and many meal styles.

   Price

   $10.49per serving, plus $12.99 shipping per box

   From $10.49 per serving plus $12.99 shipping per box

   “Mid-range pricing (starting at $10.49/serving, plus $12.99 shipping per box)” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.

   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   7.4

   Features (35%)

   9.0

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.7

   Best forHouseholds that want the widest menu and diet tags

   HelloFresh has the broadest menu in this list, with 100+ chef-curated recipes and market add-ons each week, and the most meal styles to choose from: Meat and Veggies, Veggie, Quick and Easy, Family Friendly, Pescatarian, Calorie Smart at 650 kcal or less, High Protein, Carb Smart, Mediterranean and Fit and Wholesome. You can swap proteins and adjust portions, and most meals take 30 minutes or less. The cost is the catch for this list's readers. HelloFresh's own comparison page puts its starting price at $10.49 per serving plus $12.99 shipping per box, so a 3-meal box for 2 people comes to about $12.66 per plate delivered, against about $7.99 at Dinnerly. Intro offers are generous, and its terms state that a shipping fee applies on all deliveries after the first box.

   • ✓Widest choice of meal styles in this list
   • ✓Protein swaps and portion changes on recipes
   • ✓Pause or cancel anytime

   • ✕Starts at $10.49 per serving, about 75% above Dinnerly
   • ✕$12.99 shipping per box after the first
   • ✕Plan prices show only after you enter a zip code

   Starting price:

   $10.49 per serving

   Shipping:

   $12.99 per box

   Weekly menu:

   100+ recipes

   Calorie Smart:

   650 kcal or less per serving

   Bottom line: HelloFresh is the best choice for households that want the most meal styles because it lists 100+ recipes a week with tags from Calorie Smart to Mediterranean. Expect to pay about $12.66 per plate on a small box.

   Visit hellofresh.com ↗

5. 05

   

   Hungryroot

   8.1/10

   Grocery and recipe delivery that fills your cart to fit your diet and budget.

   Price

   $8.99per dinner serving

   Dinner from $8.99 per serving, breakfast from $3.99 and lunch from $5.99; free shipping over $70

   “Breakfast $3.99 Lunch $5.99 Dinner $8.99” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.

   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   7.8

   Features (35%)

   8.5

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.2

   Best forHealth-focused buyers who want groceries and recipes in one box

   Hungryroot sits between a meal kit and an online grocery store. You answer questions about your diet, health goals and budget, and it fills a weekly cart with groceries and recipes to match; you can change or skip anytime. Prices are listed per serving: dinner from $8.99, lunch from $5.99, breakfast from $3.99 and snacks from $1.99. Shipping is free on orders over $70, which a two-person household buying several meals a week can reach, and the first delivery is 30% off. The filters are the strongest in this list, with High Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, Gut-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Vegetarian plus 13 more, and exclusions for common allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts and shellfish. Hungryroot says it has 50,000+ recipes. Dinner costs about $3 more per serving than Dinnerly, so it ranks below the cooking kits on value, but it can replace part of a grocery run.

   • ✓You set a weekly budget and Hungryroot builds the cart to it
   • ✓Free shipping on orders over $70
   • ✓Breakfast from $3.99 and lunch from $5.99 per serving

   • ✕Dinner starts at $8.99 per serving, above budget kits
   • ✕Less of a step-by-step cooking kit than HelloFresh or Dinnerly
   • ✕Shipping is charged on orders under $70

   Dinner from:

   $8.99 per serving

   Free shipping:

   Orders over $70

   Recipes:

   50,000+

   First order:

   30% off

   Bottom line: Hungryroot is the best choice for health-focused households because it builds a weekly cart to your diet and budget, with dinners from $8.99 per serving. Pure dinner kit buyers will pay less at Dinnerly or EveryPlate.

   Visit hungryroot.com ↗

6. 06

   

   Marley Spoon

   7.8/10

   Meal kit with a fully published box price table and a prepared meal range.

   Price

   $10.35per serving on the 6-meal, 6-person box, plus $12.99 shipping

   Boxes from $68.95 (2 meals for 2 people) to $372.63 (6 meals for 6 people, about $10.35 per serving), plus $12.99 shipping

   “6 meals for 6 people cost $372.63” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.

   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   7.3

   Features (35%)

   8.3

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.0

   Best forCooks who want to see every box price before signing up

   Marley Spoon is the only service here that prints its whole price table in its help center, which makes it easy to check what your household would pay. Ready to Cook boxes come in 2, 3, 4 and 6-person sizes with 2 to 6 meals a week. The smallest, 2 meals for 2 people, costs $68.95, about $17.24 per serving, and the largest, 6 meals for 6 people, costs $372.63, about $10.35 per serving. Every order adds $12.99 shipping. A 3-person plan is useful for small families that would otherwise overbuy a 4-person box. People who live alone can choose Balance by Marley Spoon prepared meals, from 6 meals for $93.93. A basket volume discount lowers the bill as you add Market items, and menus are posted three weeks ahead. New customers can get up to $360 off the first 5 boxes. On regular prices, Marley Spoon costs more per plate than every kit above it.

   • ✓Publishes the price of every box size
   • ✓Offers a 3-person plan, which most rivals lack
   • ✓Prepared single-serving meals for people who live alone

   • ✕Small boxes cost about $17.24 per serving before shipping
   • ✕$12.99 shipping on every order
   • ✕Lowest per-serving price needs a 6-meal, 6-person box

   Lowest per serving:

   About $10.35 (6 meals for 6 people)

   Smallest box:

   $68.95 for 2 meals for 2 people

   Shipping:

   $12.99 per order

   Box sizes:

   2, 3, 4 or 6 people

   Bottom line: Marley Spoon is the best choice for three-person households because it sells a 3-person plan and publishes every box price, from $68.95. Larger households get the lowest price, about $10.35 per serving.

   Visit marleyspoon.com ↗

7. 07

   

   Factor

   7.7/10

   Fully prepared, dietitian-designed meals that heat in 2 minutes.

   Price

   Check price

   See vendor pricing (USD check pending)

   US price check pending. Vendor pricing page

   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   6.4

   Features (35%)

   8.2

   Ease of use (25%)

   9.2

   Best forPeople who want no cooking at all

   Factor is not a meal kit in the cooking sense: its meals arrive fully prepared, fresh rather than frozen, and heat in 2 minutes. It belongs on this list because many households comparing kits are really trying to stop cooking on weeknights. Factor says it offers 100+ rotating weekly meals, designed with dietitians, plus breakfasts, smoothies, snacks and 70+ add-ons. Subscribers get free nutrition coaching sessions, and you can modify, pause, skip or cancel at any time. Factor reports more than 2 million customers. The weak point for this list is price transparency. Factor does not show a per-meal price until you start a plan, and its own comparison content describes it only as mid-range, so we mark pricing as pending. Single-serving trays also make it a better fit for one or two adults than for a family of four. Expect to pay more per serving than a budget kit in return for skipping the stove.

   • ✓No prep, cooking or cleanup
   • ✓Free nutrition coaching included
   • ✓Large weekly menu of 100+ meals

   • ✕Per-meal price not published without signup
   • ✕Prepared meals, not a cooking kit
   • ✕Single-serving trays suit individuals more than families

   Meal type:

   Fully prepared

   Heating time:

   2 minutes

   Weekly menu:

   100+ meals

   Add-ons:

   70+

   Bottom line: Factor is the best choice for people who want no cooking because its meals arrive fully prepared and heat in 2 minutes. Families on a budget will spend less with a cooking kit.

   Visit factor75.com ↗

8. 08

   

   Gobble

   7.6/10

   Prepped dinner kits that cook in 15 minutes.

   Price

   Check price

   See vendor pricing (USD check pending)

   US price check pending. Vendor pricing page

   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   6.8

   Features (35%)

   7.6

   Ease of use (25%)

   9.0

   Best forParents who want home-cooked dinner in 15 minutes

   Gobble does more of the prep than any other kit in this list. Its chefs simmer sauces, slow-roast meats and blend compound butters before shipping, so the dinner kits cook in 15 minutes. You choose from Classic, Lean and Clean, which keeps recipes at 650 calories or less with lean proteins and no filler grains, or Vegetarian menus, and you can add Prepared and Ready meals, salads, soups, sides and breakfasts. Meals can be made dairy-free, nut-free or wheat-free because those ingredients are packed separately. Gobble says it charges a flat rate per serving within each menu, but it does not publish that rate before signup, so we mark pricing as pending; the current intro offer is the first 6 meals for $36. Delivery covers the contiguous US except Montana, with limited service in Nebraska, New Mexico and Kansas. Gobble also runs a 24/7 text concierge for delivery updates and order support.

   • ✓Fastest cooking time among the kits here at 15 minutes
   • ✓Flat rate per serving within each menu
   • ✓Skip or cancel at any time

   • ✕Per-serving price not published without signup
   • ✕No delivery to Montana and limited service in Nebraska, New Mexico and Kansas
   • ✕Smaller weekly menu than HelloFresh or Dinnerly

   Cook time:

   15 minutes

   Menus:

   Classic, Lean and Clean, Vegetarian

   Delivery area:

   Contiguous US except Montana

   Intro offer:

   First 6 meals for $36

   Bottom line: Gobble is the best choice for parents who want a home-cooked dinner fast because its chef-prepped kits cook in 15 minutes. Price-focused buyers should confirm the per-serving rate at signup.

   Visit gobble.com ↗

9. 09

   

   Green Chef

   7.6/10

   Organic meal kit with free nutrition coaching and a fully customizable menu.

   Price

   Check price

   See vendor pricing (USD check pending)

   US price check pending. Vendor pricing page

   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   6.5

   Features (35%)

   8.6

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.0

   Best forHouseholds that want organic ingredients and diet support

   Green Chef says it is the only meal kit that delivers fresh organic produce and proteins at no extra cost, and it adds free one-on-one nutrition coaching with a registered dietitian. Its menu has 15+ new recipes a week, ready in under 25 minutes, across Mediterranean, Plant Based, Gluten-Free, High Protein, Calorie Smart at 650 calories or less, Carb Smart and gut-friendly options. Every recipe can be customized by swapping or doubling proteins, carbs and vegetables, and Green Chef says it bans 100+ ingredients. For this list's readers the problem is price. Green Chef does not publish a per-serving price until you enter a US zip code, so we mark it as pending, and organic sourcing usually places it above the budget kits. It ranks near the bottom on value, not on features. If organic ingredients or a gluten-free menu are a requirement, it is the strongest option here.

   • ✓Organic produce and proteins included in the price
   • ✓Free unlimited nutrition coaching
   • ✓Gluten-free and plant-based menus

   • ✕Per-serving price not published without a zip code
   • ✕Smaller menu at 15+ new weekly recipes
   • ✕Likely to cost more than budget kits for households that do not need organic food

   Organic:

   Certified organic produce and proteins

   Coaching:

   Free, with a registered dietitian

   Weekly menu:

   15+ new recipes

   Cook time:

   Under 25 minutes

   Bottom line: Green Chef is the best choice for households that want organic ingredients because it includes certified organic produce and proteins and free dietitian coaching. Check the price for your zip code before you subscribe.

   Visit greenchef.com ↗

10. 10

    

    Purple Carrot

    7.3/10

    Fully plant-based meal kits and prepared meals.

    Price

    Check price

    See vendor pricing (USD check pending)

    US price check pending. Vendor pricing page

    Free plan

    No

    Value (40%)

    6.5

    Features (35%)

    7.9

    Ease of use (25%)

    7.9

    Best forVegan and plant-forward households

    Purple Carrot is the only service in this list that is entirely plant-based, and it has been delivering for more than 10 years. Each week it offers options with 30+ grams of protein, 10+ grams of fiber and under 600 calories, along with family bakes such as a 4-serving lasagna, recipes ready in 15 or 30 minutes, fully prepared meals, grab-and-go breakfasts and protein add-ons. You can browse and shop the full menu before you create an account, then skip any week. Purple Carrot reports a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 50,000+ reviews on its site. The service does not show a per-serving price on its home page, so we mark pricing as pending; it ranks last here on value because a plant-based diet is easy to follow on cheaper kits that offer vegetarian meals, such as EveryPlate or Dinnerly. For vegan households that want specialty ingredients and higher protein targets, it is the most focused option.

    • ✓Only fully plant-based service in this list
    • ✓High-protein and high-fiber options every week
    • ✓Skip a week anytime

    • ✕Per-serving price not published on the home page
    • ✕No meat or fish options
    • ✕Specialty ingredients can make recipes longer

    Diet:

    100% plant-based

    Nutrition options:

    30+ g protein, 10+ g fiber, under 600 calories

    Track record:

    10+ years

    Commitment:

    Skip or cancel anytime

    Bottom line: Purple Carrot is the best choice for vegan households because its whole menu is plant-based, with weekly options above 30 grams of protein. Vegetarians on a budget can use the veggie meals at Dinnerly or EveryPlate.

    Visit purplecarrot.com ↗

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