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 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.

Factor has the lower entry price — Factor starts at $10.99/mo, Green Chef at $11.49/mo. Free tier: Factor No, Green Chef No. HIPAA: Factor —, Green Chef —.

As of 2026-09-05 · figures link to their source below STALE

Side by side

Factor

$10.99/mo entry
Entry price$10.99/mo (18 meals/week (largest))
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: factor75.com (verified 2026-09-05) · Green Chef: mealfan.com (verified 2026-06-13) STALE · 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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