# Blue Apron pricing (2026): plans, cost, and compliance

**Entry price:** $8.99/mo (16 servings total/week (largest)). Among the 8 meal kit delivery we track it is #3 cheapest of 8; median entry $10/mo.
**Domain:** blueapron.com
**Free tier:** No
**Compliance:** HIPAA Not published · SOC 2 Not published · GDPR Not published
**Integrations:** Blue Apron+ membership ($9.99/month) includes streaming access (partnerships with media platforms)
**Best for:** Adventurous cooks who want restaurant-style recipes; Those seeking ordering flexibility without a subscription commitment; Wine enthusiasts wanting curated pairing suggestions
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Plans

| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4 servings total/week | $11.99 | — | flat | $11.99 per serving (not per month); 4 servings total = $47.96 base box. Flat $10.99 weekly shipping fee added to all orders. | trueblueapron.com |
| 8 servings total/week | $9.99 | — | flat | $9.99 per serving (not per month); 8 servings total = $79.92 base box. Flat $10.99 weekly shipping fee. | trueblueapron.com |
| 12 servings total/week | $9.49 | — | flat | $9.49 per serving (not per month); 12 servings total = $113.88 base box. Flat $10.99 weekly shipping fee. | trueblueapron.com |
| 16 servings total/week (largest) | $8.99 | — | flat | $8.99 per serving (not per month) — the lowest per-serving rate; 16 servings total = $143.84 base box. Flat $10.99 weekly shipping fee. | trueblueapron.com |

**Key features:** 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.

**Plan limits:** No dedicated keto, paleo, gluten-free, or vegan plans; 35–45 minute cook times longer than most competitors; No subscription required but a la carte pricing is higher; Inconsistent meal quality (ranging 6–8.5/10 across reviews); Limited dietary specialization.

## Cheaper meal kit delivery alternatives

- [Dinnerly](https://frontdeskreview.com/software/meal-kit-delivery/dinnerly/) — from $4.99/mo
- [EveryPlate](https://frontdeskreview.com/software/meal-kit-delivery/everyplate/) — from $5.99/mo

Sources: 1 · Last verified 2026-06-13
Provenance: Official support.blueapron.com cost article returned HTTP 403 to fetch; US 2026 per-serving rates by box size taken from TrueBlueApron's Blue Apron pricing guide quoting Blue Apron's published structure.
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/software/meal-kit-delivery/blue-apron/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Blue Apron's entry plan was $8.99/mo as of 2026-06-13 — https://frontdeskreview.com/software/meal-kit-delivery/blue-apron/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl