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.
At a glance
- Price: Factor $11.49/mo vs Green Chef $11.49/mo — Factor is cheaper to start.
- Free tier: Factor No; Green Chef No.
- HIPAA: Factor —; Green Chef —.
Side by side
| Factor | Green Chef | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $11.49/mo (14 meals/week) | $11.49/mo (4 people / 4 meals per week (largest)) |
| Free tier | No | No |
| HIPAA (BAA) | — | — |
| SOC 2 | — | — |
| GDPR | — | — |
| Best for | Busy professionals prioritizing maximum convenience | Health-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)