The 20 Best Online Meal Kit Delivery Services for Every Home Cook

Courtesy of HelloFresh

While we're big fans of foraging the local farmer's market for fresh eggs and juicy heirloom tomatoes and visiting the nearest butcher to get the freshest cuts, the convenience of someone else planning dinner and sending all of the ingredients straight to your door is hard to beat.

Online meal delivery kits take the guesswork out of brainstorming and shopping for recipes, empowering home cooks to get to the best parts of any meal: cooking and eating. Plus, a delivery service can be more convenient than heading to the grocery store.

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Whether you're looking for vegetarian dishes, single-serving kits, or budget-friendly bites, there are dozens of meal kit options out there. Each service offers something a little different—from price points and portion sizes to delivery frequency and skill level—so we've outlined everything you need to know to help you find the right fit.

Here are the 20 best online meal kit delivery services this year:

• Best Overall: HelloFresh

• Best for Beginners: Home Chef

• Best for Experienced Cooks: Martha & Marley Spoon

• Best Budget-Friendly: Dinnerly

• Best for Quick Cooking: Gobble

• Best for Instant Meals: Freshly

• Best for Sustainability: Sun Basket

• Best for Getting Creative: Hungryroot

• Best for Healthy Meals: Green Chef

• Best for Single Servings: Daily Harvest

• Best for Families: EveryPlate

• Best for Big Groups: Williams Sonoma

• Best for Special Diets: Snap Kitchen

• Best for Vegans: Purple Carrot

• Best Vegan Splurge: Sakara Life

• Best Organic Pick: Veestro

• Best for Meat Lovers: Omaha Steaks

• Best for Wine Lovers: Blue Apron

• Best for Kids: Yumble

• Best for Easy Cleanup: Home Chef's Fresh & Easy

Read on to find out more about each meal subscription box, then pick your favorite for delicious dishes delivered with the click of a button.

Best Overall: HelloFresh

As America's most popular meal kit, HelloFresh is distinguished by its chef-designed recipes and easy-to-follow instructions. It offers four no-fuss plans with 20 different recipes every week—meat and veggies, vegetarian, low-calorie, and family-friendly—and allows you to customize your order by the number of meals and servings you want each week. Each box comes with pre-measured ingredients and recipe cards that detail total prep and cook time, as well as calories. And if you need to change a meal, skip a week, or pause your subscription, HelloFresh offers incredible flexibility that makes it easy to do so.

Sample meals: Shrimp and zucchini ribbons with basil oil over jasmine rice; Jammy pork tenderloin with shallot-thyme pan stuffing and roasted green beans; Hoisin-sesame roasted veggie bowls with ginger rice and spicy soy mayo.

To buy: Starting at $9 per serving; hellofresh.com

Best for Beginners: Home Chef

Many people are drawn to meal kits as a way to get comfortable in the kitchen, and Home Chef is an excellent tool to help you get started. You begin the service by creating a taste profile that notes foods you love and foods you want to avoid, then choose from dozens of 30-minute recipes that are diverse enough to satisfy any type of eater—like vegan, pescitarian, dairy-free, and carnivore. You can even customize your plate to upgrade, swap, or double up your favorite protein on select recipes. Home Chef also rounded up a selection of basic cookware to buy if you're brand-spanking new to the kitchen.

Sample meals: One-pot creamy chicken chowder with poblano and crispy tortillas; Caprese steak strip mini flatbreads with mozzarella; Teriyaki charred broccoli and shiitake mushrooms with sesame noodles.

To buy: Starting at $7 per serving; homechef.com

Best for Experienced Cooks: Martha & Marley Spoon

Martha Stewart is known for her impeccable taste, so it's no surprise that Berlin-based Marley Spoon partnered with her to bring its meal kit to America. Every week you can pick from 22 different recipes and five categories, like family-friendly, under 30 minutes, or healthy. Then, a box of pre-measured, high-quality ingredients arrives at your doorstep. The kits feed two or four people, and each recipe is separated into its own bag for grab-and-go cooking. Home cooks who are already familiar with basic techniques like pan-frying or oven roasting will appreciate how Martha & Marley Spoon offers a mix of uncomplicated classics and adventurous new flavors.

Sample meals: Berbere-spiced roast pork tenderloin with honey butter-glazed butternut squash; 20-minute mac and cheese carbonara with prosciutto and arugula salad; Bean and cheese taquitos with tomatillo salsa and sour cream.

To buy: Starting at $53 per week; marleyspoon.com

Best Budget-Friendly: Dinnerly

Meal subscription kits already help you save money by sending the exact amount of ingredients you need for each recipe, but some options are more budget-friendly than others. Enter: Dinnerly, which costs just over $4 per serving plus a $9 shipping fee. The service has streamlined its packaging and keeps ingredients simple to provide flavorful, filling meals that won't break the bank. It offers 16 recipe choices every week, and you can pick enough food to serve two or four people with each meal.

Sample meals: Guacamole burger with Mexican home fries; Veggie pizza supreme with zucchini and sun-dried tomatoes; Coconut shrimp and rice with green beans and sweet chili sauce.

To buy: Starting at $5 per serving; dinnerly.com

Best for Quick Cooking: Gobble

Professionals may have sous chefs waiting in the wings to handle time-intensive prepwork, but home cooks can get the next best thing with Gobble. This meal delivery service ships ingredients that are already peeled, chopped, measured, and marinated, so you can cook a fresh homemade meal in 15 minutes or less. Gobble offers a variety of chef-designed menus, including gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, and vegetarian options, and has plans that feed two or four people. And if you're looking for help meal prepping lunches, Gobble also offers a lunch subscription plan designed to batch-cook lunches for the week in under 90 minutes over the weekend.

Sample meals: Louisiana-style shrimp with white cheddar grits; Burmese shredded chicken with coconut rice and Burmese-style salad; Truffled eggs Florentine pizzette.

To buy: Starting at $12 per serving; gobble.com

Best for Instant Meals: Freshly

Sometimes, you only have the time and energy to heat something up, and Freshly has dozens of nutritious options that can be ready in minutes. The delivery service offers more than 30 different nutritionist-developed recipes each week, which are cooked by chefs and sent straight to your door. Deliveries come in a recyclable refrigerated box and the meals aren't frozen, so you can start eating in under three minutes.

Sample meals: Cauliflower shell beef Bolognese with Nonna's soffritto and Italian cheeses; Zingy Buffalo chicken with loaded cauliflower; Turkey-mushroom meatballs with spaghetti squash.

To buy: Starting at $9 per serving; freshly.com

Best for Sustainability: Sun Basket

One critique of meal kits is the amount of wasteful packaging that comes with every delivery, but that's not the case with Sun Basket. Its boxes are 100% recyclable and compostable, which is just one of the brand's many sustainable practices. Additionally, all of Sun Basket's produce is organic, its meat is antibiotic- and hormone-free, and its seafood is fresh-caught in the wild. Choose from 10 different meal plans, including vegan, vegetarian, low-carb, and pescatarian, that feed two or four people. Plus, Sun Basket offers microwave- and oven-ready meals, if you're really in a rush.

Sample meals: Turkey larb salad with mushrooms, tomatoes, and fresh mint; Spicy tamarind chana masala with naan; Cheesy chicken tetrazzini with mushrooms and a green salad.

To buy: Starting at $9 per serving; sunbasket.com

Best for Getting Creative: Hungryroot

Maybe you love the convenience of meal delivery services but want more flexibility in the kitchen. If so, then check out Hungryroot. Not a meal kit, per se, it offers personalized grocery deliveries and simple recipes for meals like salads, stir-fries, and flatbreads. Start by filling out your profile, then Hungryroot stocks your pantry and fridge with fresh vegetables, proteins, grains, and more. Bonus: All the products are free of artificial sweeteners, colors, and preservatives.

Sample meals: Moroccan-spiced chickpea tagine; Spinach-feta turkey patties; Wakame and brown rice veggie ramen.

To buy: Starting at $59 per delivery; hungryroot.com

Best for Healthy Meals: Green Chef

No matter if you're gluten-free, keto, vegan, or simply looking to add organic meals to your rotation, Green Chef has you covered. The USDA-certified organic company works with farmers to source sustainable ingredients for satisfying dishes. Choose recipes from one of five plans— and meals for two or four people—to be delivered weekly, bi-monthly, or once a month. The company's color-coded recipe cards break down restaurant-quality meals into easy steps, and all of Green Chef's meals take no more than 30 minutes to prepare.

Sample meals: Southwest Zucchini Fritters and kale salad with sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, and tomato; Shaved steak with chimichurri and sautéed squash, red bell pepper, snap peas, cabbage, and pepitas; Quinoa tacos with cashew crema and cabbage and bell pepper slaw with chimichurri sauce.

To buy: Starting at $12 per serving; greenchef.com

Best for Single Servings: Daily Harvest

Daily Harvest made a name for itself in the meal delivery field with flavorful fruit and vegetable-packed smoothies, but now the brand also offers savory meals, soups, lattes, oat bowls, flatbreads, and snack bites. Its single-serve cups are developed by nutritionists, and all the ingredients are frozen within hours of harvest to guarantee optimal flavor and nutrients. Preparing the meals is as easy as can be and cleanup is minimal—either toss the ingredients in a blender or in the microwave, and your food will be ready in minutes. You can order boxes with nine, 12, or 24 cups, mixing and matching whatever you're craving.

Sample meals: Ginger and greens smoothie; Brussels sprouts and lime pad Thai harvest bowl; Tomato and bell pepper gazpacho.

To buy: Starting at $6 per serving; daily-harvest.com

Best for Families: EveryPlate

Time-crunched parents looking to get a healthy home-cooked meal on the table should consider EveryPlate. The brand's easy-to-follow recipes are all under six steps and take just 30 minutes to cook. And everyone will appreciate EveryPlate's low price: Meals break down to $5 per serving. The meal plans serve two to four people, but EveryPlate notes the adult-sized portions can also feed a family of five.

Sample meals: Roasted bell pepper flatbreads; Hearty steak shepherd's pie; Easy chicken fajitas.

To buy: Starting at $5 per serving; everyplate.com

Best for Big Groups: Williams Sonoma

Williams Sonoma is a go-to for high-end kitchenware and appliances, but did you know that it also sells ready-made entrees perfect for crowds? You can order dishes like cheesy beef lasagna, extra-large cinnamon rolls, and coconut curry sourced from gourmet food markets and cafes across the country. All you have to do is pop the family-sized meals into the oven to warm them up.

Sample meals: Chicken pot pie; Tamales; Pesto cappelletti and gnocchi bolognese.

To buy: Starting at $40; williams-sonoma.com

Best for Special Diets: Snap Kitchen

If you or a loved one has food allergies or special dietary restrictions, consider Snap Kitchen. The meal subscription service offers eight different meal plans, including vegetarian, Whole30, and high-protein options. Snap Kitchen offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, plus all its selections are free of gluten, artificial preservatives, antibiotics, added hormones, artificial colorings, and flavorings. The meals come portioned and packaged into microwave- and oven-safe containers, so you just heat them up and you're good to go.

Sample meals: Bison shepherd pie; Almond butter pancakes; Grass-fed beef lasagna.

To buy: Starting at $10 per serving; snapkitchen.com

Best for Vegans: Purple Carrot

Just like every other dish, vegan meals should be full of flavor and texture, which is why users love deliveries from Purple Carrot. The brand features seasonal produce, herbs, and creative sauces in its plant-based recipes. You can choose from "quick and easy," "high protein," or "chef's choice" plans, and you can even order breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.

Sample meals: Crispy bombay potatoes with cilantro cauliflower salad and tahini yogurt; Coconut chia pudding with clementine and ginger; Green goddess bowls with broccoli and ranch dressing.

To buy: Starting at $10 per serving; purplecarrot.com

Best Vegan Splurge: Sakara Life

Treat yourself to organic, plant-based meals every day with Sakara's meal delivery service. You don't need to plan, prep, or cook anything; the ready-to-eat dishes arrive straight to your door. Weekly meal plans can include breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner, plus detox teas and healthy snacks. Choose from six programs targeting a variety of wellness needs, like improving digestion and boosting energy.

Sample meals: Roasted peach chana masala; Cinnamon cider donuts with lingonberry compote; Black garlic BBQ burger with pickles, superseed avocado salad, roasted potato wedges.

To buy: Starting at $24 per day; sakara.com

Best Organic: Veestro

Veestro's kits make it easier than ever to enjoy healthy meals. The delivery service offers three organic, plant-based plans: A La Carte, Chef's Choice, and Weight Loss. You can select 10 to 30 meals per week and adjust your menu to fit your lifestyle. Plus, everything arrives ready to eat with no prep required (other than heating).

Sample meals: Red curry with tofu; Portobello steak dinner; Veggie empanadas.

To buy: Starting at $10 per serving; veestro.com

Best for Meat-Lovers: Omaha Steaks

Omaha Steaks has been slicing and sending specialty steaks across the country for generations, and it turns out it's an excellent option for meal deliveries, too. Pick from four categories—one-step, single-serve, skillet, or customized meal kits—and a variety of proteins. Of course, the brand is famous for its steaks (and rightfully so), but you can also find a wide selection of other meats, like chicken and pork, as well as seafood, like lobster, salmon, and shrimp, and scallops. Plus, because it's not a subscription service, you don't have to worry about cancelling your order if you need a break.

Sample meals: Slow cooker white chicken chili with beans; Filet mignon stroganoff; Wild Argentinian shrimp fajita kit.

To buy: Starting at $7 per serving; omahasteaks.com

Best for Wine-Lovers: Blue Apron

The original meal kit delivery service, Blue Apron is a fan favorite for its consistent quality and clearly written chef-developed recipes. Everything comes pre-portioned for speedy prep, and all recipes are six steps and under. What's more, if you're looking to pair your meal with a glass of wine, Blue Apron even offers its own wine program for just $66 per month. It works directly with vineyards to select reds and whites that complement Blue Apron's recipes, sending three 500-milliliter bottles with each delivery—the perfect amount for two people to share over a freshly prepared meal.

Sample meals: Greek-style veggie pitas with lemon-dressed broccoli; One-pan spicy pork udon; Seared scallops and mushroom risotto with chocolate-pistachio truffles.

To buy: Starting at $7 per serving; blueapron.com

Best for Kids: Yumble

Developed specifically with kids ages 1 to 12 in mind, Yumble's ready-to-eat meals are packed with locally sourced fruits and vegetables. The menus of well-balanced lunches, dinners, and snacks arrive on your doorstep every week and even include kid-friendly activities, like sticker sheets, to keep the little ones engaged. Yumble is especially useful for parents of picky eaters who don't want to eat chicken nuggets every night or cook separate meals for their kids.

Sample meals: Garden vegetable chili with quinoa blend; Kids' cheese quesadilla and organic green peas; Baked taco pocket.

To buy: Starting at $6 per serving; yumblekids.com

Best for Easy Cleanup: Home Chef's Fresh & Easy

It's no surprise that the best meal delivery service for beginners developed a line that specifically caters to skipping the dishes. Home Chef's Fresh & Easy kits come with pre-portioned ingredients already in an oven-safe tray or grill-ready bag. Or, if you're craving something fresh, the service has entree-level salads that you just need to toss on a plate. Home Chef's Fresh & Easy offers low-calorie or low-carb menus and has plans that feed two or four people.

Sample meals: Chili-lime enchilada chicken with peppers, corn, and black beans; Vegetarian bean burrito; Steak house meatballs with blue cheese with roasted green beans.

To buy: Starting at $10 per serving; homechef.com