GoKawiilMeal kits cost a little more per pound than groceries -- that's the trade-off for convenience. But there's a hidden perk: no wilting half-bunches of herbs or forgotten produce. You get exactly what you need, nothing more.
Across the meal kit landscape, you'll find services ranging from around $6 to $15 per serving. At the top end, you're paying for premium cuts and restaurant-style recipes. At the lower end, expect straightforward meals built around just a handful of ingredients.
Among the options, you may be wondering which meal kit services offer the best overall value. To find out, we've calculated how meal kit delivery services compare with 2026 grocery prices.
Here's what the numbers say about meal kits and value. And while these represent the best value, we've also dug into them to find the overall cheapest meal kits in 2026.
Meal kits, ranked by value Meal kit service % savings to make the same meals yourself Home Chef 35% HelloFresh 35% Blue Apron 37% EveryPlate 40% Marley Spoon 42% Green Chef 45% Sunbasket 48%
Home Chef scored top marks in our meal kit value ranking. David Watsky/CNET
Home Chef
Home Chef cost (2 servings) DIY cost DIY savings Idiot Proof Crispy Chicken Sandwich $23.98 $12.14 49% Arrabbiata Cream Shrimp and Feta Peppers $23.98 $16.55 31%
Cost: $11.99 per serving
Aggregate savings on this Home Chef box to make it yourself: 35%
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