Freshly vs Sunbasket 2023

Each meal from Freshley’s menu is perfectly sized for 1 adult. The meals are fully prepared and ready to eat in 3 minutes. The meal plans are divided according to the number of meals you order. You can order between 4 and 12 meals per week. You can change the meal plans on a week-by-week basis. For 4 meals per week, the price is $11.49 per meal. 

6 meals per week cost $9.49 per meal. 8 meals cost $9.29 per meal. The 10-meal plan has a price of $8.99 per meal and the 12-meal plan costs $8.49 per meal. You can select any items on the menu regardless of the plan you choose. The meals last for 3-5 days and are kept in the refrigerator. Those that last less, such as shellfish are accompanied by a badge that states the maximum period during which you can refrigerate them. Each pack is also accompanied by clear instructions on how to heat the meals. 

Sunbasket offers two possibilities: ordering meal kits that require a bit of extra preparation or the ready-made meals in the Fresh & Ready plan. The meal kits include the necessary recipes and you can prepare them in 15-40 minutes depending on the dish. The meals in the Fresh & Ready plan are ready in 3 minutes. They also offer breakfast options and snacks. The prices vary depending on the number of servings you order. You can order between 2 and 4 servings and 2 to 5 meals per week. For 2 servings per meal, 2 meals per week, the price is $7.74 per serving. If you order 2 meals per week and for 4 servings per meal, the price is $6.99. The menu is well-organized, with all the available items listed in different sections: dinners, New, breakfast, lunch, pasta & sauce, proteins, snacks. 

The Fresh & Ready meals include one serving and you can order anywhere between 4 and 10 weekly meals. The more meals you order, the less you pay. For 10 meals per week, the price is $4.99 per meal. If you only order 4 ready-made meals, you pay $6.99 per meal. 

Both services are flexible and affordable. However, we choose Sunbasket as the winner of this first Freshly vs Sunbasket battle as it is more affordable.

Freshly’s menu allows you to choose between different meal categories: Crafted Classics, Signature Collection, Freshy Fit, Takeout Twists, Purely Plant, Protein, and Sides. Their rotating menu caters to a wide range of different diets, as well as dietary restrictions. You can find vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, meat-based, or pescatarian meals among others. Each recipe is accompanied by labels that show you what type of diet that meals can cater to. Moreover, for each dish, there is also a nutritional breakdown overview that shows the total fat, carbs, protein, and calories. Below this section, you can find a comprehensive list of nutritional facts, for each recipe. Freshly doesn’t use certified organic or non-GMO ingredients, but they steer clear of processed sugars and artificial ingredients. 

Sunbasket’s meal kits require different preparation time. Generally, you shouldn’t spend more than 30 minutes preparing your meals. The company caters to different dietary needs. You can find vegetarian and plant-based meals on the menu, as well as meals for specific diets such as paleo, keto, gluten-free, low-carb, lean & clean. The company puts great emphasis on the quality of its ingredients. They carefully pick the products they use. The meat is hormone-free and antibiotic-free, the fruits and veggies are certified organic. Their recipes also include nutritional information and labels on what diet each meal caters to. 

This Freshly vs Sunbasket battle is won by Sunbasket as it uses certified organic ingredients.

Freshly is a subscription-based service. You need an account to be able to order meals and you can create one in a few minutes. Placing an order is easy and you are allowed to choose a different plan every week. Freshly allows you to choose the day when you want your meals to be delivered. You can do this by logging into your account and selecting the Day tab. You can’t change the delivery day after your card is charged. Any other changes such as cancellations are also not available after you’re billed, but you have a deadline for each delivery, which you can see in your account. Before the deadline, you are allowed to change or skip your order. The company uses bio-degradable packaging such as recyclable denim insulation, recyclable cardboard boxes, or plastic meal containers. In their help center, you can find detailed recycling information.

Sunbasket also uses bio-degradable packaging, and its website provides details on how you can recycle it. Just like Freshly, this is also a subscription-based service. Sunbasket is a flexible service. You can skip an order at any time before the weekly cutoff, which is 12 pm PST / 3 pm EST. 

Both services offer recyclable packaging and allow you to skip or cancel orders before a specific deadline. It’s a tie.

Freshly delivers to 48 states. By entering your zip code on the website, you can see if they deliver to your area. The shipping fees vary depending on your location and how many meals you order. The fee is available at checkout. The company delivers from Monday to Sunday. The day you receive your order will depend on your zip code and Freshly delivery partners. You can reach out to Freshley’s support team by chatting online with an agent, sending an email, sending a message on Facebook, or calling them. They’re available 24/7 on the phone. 

Sunbasket delivers everywhere in the US, except for Hawaii and Alaska. Generally, you may choose the delivery day based on your location and the available time slots. The company delivers meal kits Sunday through Thursday. The shipping fee is $7.99. You can reach out to the customer support department through the live chat available on the website or by calling, texting, or emailing them. 

Both services deliver to the same areas and offer reliable customer support, however, this time we choose Freshly as it offers more support channels.

Both services offer tasty dishes. If you are looking for a meal delivery service that helps you avoid cooking altogether, then Freshly is the right choice. Their fresh ingredients are tasty, the recipes are diversified, and the portions are generous. 

However, if you don’t mind a bit of preparation (no more than 30 minutes) Sunbasket might be the best choice for you. Their creative recipes can please even the pickiest eaters and cater to different special diets.