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 vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Price: Factor $11.49/mo vs Blue Apron $8.99/mo — Blue Apron is cheaper to start.
- Free tier: Factor No; Blue Apron No.
- HIPAA: Factor —; Blue Apron —.
Side by side
| Factor | Blue Apron | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $11.49/mo (14 meals/week) | $8.99/mo (16 servings total/week (largest)) |
| Free tier | No | No |
| HIPAA (BAA) | — | — |
| SOC 2 | — | — |
| GDPR | — | — |
| Best for | Busy professionals prioritizing maximum convenience | Adventurous cooks who want restaurant-style recipes |
Sources — Factor: prettysweet.com (verified 2026-06-13). Blue Apron: trueblueapron.com (verified 2026-06-13).
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