Best Meal Kit Delivery · head-to-head

Factor vs Green Chef

A sourced, side-by-side comparison for meal kit delivery. Factor has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.

Factor has the lower entry price — Factor starts at $11.49/mo, Green Chef at $11.49/mo. Free tier: Factor No, Green Chef No. HIPAA: Factor —, Green Chef —.

As of 2026-06-13 · figures link to their source below

Side by side

Factor

$11.49/mo entry
Entry price$11.49/mo (14 meals/week)
Free tierNo
HIPAA (BAA)
SOC 2
GDPR
Best forBusy professionals prioritizing maximum convenience

Green Chef

$11.49/mo entry
Entry price$11.49/mo (4 people / 4 meals per week (largest))
Free tierNo
HIPAA (BAA)
SOC 2
GDPR
Best forHealth-conscious households following specific diets (keto, vegan, paleo, gluten-free)

Sources — Factor: prettysweet.com (verified 2026-06-13) · Green Chef: mealfan.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

Green Chef: USDA-certified organic: at least 95% of ingredients meet USDA organic standards across all plans; Six dedicated dietary plan tracks: Keto, Paleo, Mediterranean, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Calorie Smart; Pre-portioned specialty spice blends (harissa, za'atar, sumac, preserved lemon) included; Superior produce quality and extra cold packs vs competitors; QR code recycling instructions on packaging; Larger protein portions than competing keto-focused services; Introductory offer: ~60% off first box (up to $250 off)

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