Best Meal Kit Delivery · head-to-head
Factor vs Blue Apron
A sourced, side-by-side comparison for meal kit delivery. Blue Apron has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the public page it was captured from — the vendor's own wherever the vendor publishes the number, otherwise the named public source — with the date we captured it.
Blue Apron has the lower entry price — Factor starts at $10.99/mo, Blue Apron at $8.99/mo. Free tier: Factor No, Blue Apron No. HIPAA: Factor —, Blue Apron —.
As of 2026-09-05 · figures link to their source below
Side by side
Factor
$10.99/mo entryBlue Apron
$8.99/mo entrySources — Factor: factor75.com (verified 2026-09-05) · Blue Apron: trueblueapron.com (verified 2026-09-02)
Key features
Factor: Fully chef-prepared meals requiring only 2–3 minutes microwave reheating; Delivered refrigerated (never frozen); fresh up to 7 days in fridge; 10 dietary categories: Keto, Low Carb, High Protein, Calorie Smart (<550 cal), Vegan & Vegetarian, Flexitarian, GLP-1 Support, Fiber Filled, Carb Conscious, Chef's Choice; 100+ rotating meals per week; dietitian-approved menu; Detailed macros on each meal; 70+ add-on items including smoothies, protein shakes, and wellness shots; Flexible weekly quantities: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, or 18 meals; 50% off first box for new subscribers; student/military/healthcare discounts up to 65% off first box
Blue Apron: 100+ weekly menu items across meal kits, prepared meals (Dish by Blue Apron), and Assemble & Bake formats; No subscription required; a la carte ordering available; Filters for vegetarian, low-carb, calorie-conscious, diabetes-friendly, Mediterranean, wellness, and high-protein; Wine pairing add-on available; Blue Apron+ membership ($9.99/month) includes free shipping; Detailed recipe cards with educational cooking techniques; Promotions: up to 35% off first two orders